Friday, September 18, 2020

September 18 - Arthur Benjamin (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

Arthur Benjamin (18 September 1893 – 10 April 1960) was an Australian composer, pianist, conductor and teacher.

[For last year's limericks on Lord Berners and Francesca Caccini click here.]

 


Multi-cultural

Arthur Benjamin, from Down Under,

Had a career that makes one wonder --

He lived in Canada and Britain,

But is known for having written

That famous little jaunty numba

Which he called “Jamaican Rumba.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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