Herbert Pepper

Herbert Pepper (November 14, 1912 – February 22, 2000) was a French songwriter.

Herbert Pepper
Born(1912-11-14)November 14, 1912
in Brest, France
DiedFebruary 22, 2000(2000-02-22) (aged 87)
in Châteauneuf-Grasse
Nationality French
WorksLa Renaissance，Pincez Tous vos Koras, Frappez les Balafons and 22

Born in Brest, he was the main composer of the national anthem of Senegal, "Le Lion rouge",[1] and that of the Central African Republic, "La Renaissance".[2] He also served in World War II.[3] He died in Châteauneuf-Grasse.

References
  1. Dobler, Lavinia (1968). National Holidays Around the World. Fleet Press Corporation. pp. 218, 47. ISBN 978-0-8303-0044-0.
  2. Ambassade (U.S.), Central African Republic (1959). République Centroafricaine, Unité, Dignité, Travail.
  3. https://oral.history.ufl.edu/2013/08/01/remembering-herbert-pepper/


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