Simha Arom
French-Israeli ethnomusicologist recognized as a world expert on the music of central Africa · France · On the map · Musicians · Born 1930 · age 96
Simha Arom is a French-Israeli ethnomusicologist who is recognized as a world expert on the music of central Africa, especially that of the Central African Republic. He also made influential field recordings of Aka Pygmy and Banda Linda music.
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2014Francine and Antoine Bernheim Award for Arts, Literature and ScienceAward2008Fumio Koizumi Prize for EthnomusicologyAwardInternational Prize by Fyssen FoundationAward1984CNRS silver medalAward1930Born16 August 1930
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About this person
Country
France
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1930 · age 96
