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
NationalityFrench Third Republic 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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