About Theo W. Jandrell
Lived 1888 – 1968 (aged 79–80). Theo W. Jandrell was a South African songwriter and poet.
Theodore Walter Jandrell (also known as Theo W. Jandrell) (19 August 1888 in Richmond Northern Cape – 1968) was a South African teacher, principal of the Volksrust Primary School, educationist, schools inspector, and prolific Afrikaans poet and folksong writer.
Jandrell was a major contributor to the FAK Volksangbundel, a compendium of Afrikaans songs with music first published in 1937. His lyrics drew inspiration from songwriters such as Stephen Foster and traditional European and American melodies. His "Bolandse Nooi'ntjie" was based on Foster's "Beautiful Dreamer".
Publications "Kinders van die lig" Arranged and translated by Theo. W. Jandrell and Amy Catherine Walton (1956) "Moeder en Kind, en ander gediggies" - Theo W. Jandrell (1924) "Die Ou Murasie, en ander gediggies" - Theo W. Jandrell (1924) "Die dageraad liederbundel vir laerskole (standerds IV tot VI)" : 63 songs for piano - Hugo Gutsche, Theo W Jandrell
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Who was Theo W. Jandrell?
South African educator, poet, songwriter
When was Theo W. Jandrell born?
Theo W. Jandrell was born on 19 August 1888 in Richmond.
When did Theo W. Jandrell die?
Theo W. Jandrell died in 1968.
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Theo W. Jandrell was a songwriter and poet.
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Theo W. Jandrell was South African.
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