It is with great sadness that we inform you that David Fanshawe, composer and explorer, died suddenly on 5th July 2010, following a stroke. He was 68.  David Fanshawe will be best remembered for his legendary choral work African Sanctus and for his great legacy to World Music The Fanshawe Collections - a vast Archive of recordings of traditional music. The news has come as a great shock to his family, his many colleagues, friends and fans. Tributes to him are being sent from around the world - they can be found at: www.davidfanshawe.com, or can be sent to music@fanshawe.com

A CELEBRATION CONCERT will take place on Saturday, 31st March, 2012, at The Royal Festival Hall, London.  Full details including ticket availability and box office details are posted at www.fanshawe.com. For direct mail out, you may also please write to Jane Fanshawe, Fossil Bluff, Walwyn Road, Upper Colwall, Malvern, Worcs WR13 6PR, UK or email music@fanshawe.com 

THE WORLD IN HIS EAR

Listen here to a BBC Radio 4 programme about his music.

DAVID FANSHAWE MUSIC

Please feel welcome to continue ordering from this site for David Fanshawe products: CDs, including African Sanctus, also Sheet music and DVDs of his biographical films.  Order here online or phone +44 1684 540596 or Email: music@fanshawe.com

'SPECIAL MEMORIAL SALE' - SPIRIT OF POLYNESIA, MICRONESIA & MELANESIA - 3 CDS for £14.95 
Over 100 recordings - 4 hours of David Fanshawe's 10-year journey across the Pacific, fabulous recordings, pictures and text - a comprehensive package and an ideal resource for travellers, teachers, libraries and lovers of Oceania and World Music  REVIEW: "His recordings are considered to be of the finest professional standard, the cultural significance of David Fanshawe's work is immense.  His discoveries have resulted in a legacy of inestinable value" National Film and Sound Archive