David Fanshawe Vinyl Records

David Fanshawe (1942–2010) was an English composer, ethnomusicologist, and world music pioneer. He is best known for his 1972 album African Sanctus, which is considered one of the first world music albums. His work was heavily influenced by his travels to Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific. He also composed choral works and scores for television and film.

His standout albums include African Sanctus, Pacific - Circles of Life, The Golden River, and his posthumous release, David Fanshawe: Choral Works. His most popular songs include "African Sanctus", "Golden River", and "Jubilee".

An interesting fact about David Fanshawe is that he was the first non-African to become a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute, a recognition of his commitment to recording and preserving music from remote regions of the world.