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…e: James Isabirye Since 2013, Singing Wells has proudly supported the work of Professor James Isabirye. He has dedicated his time and efforts to multiple projects, across the world, in order to support traditional Ugandan music; he is a lecturer and music researcher for the Department of Performing Arts at the Kyambogo University, Uganda, he founded the Nile Beat Artists, whose members are not only musicians but passionate about tribal music, work…
Mohamed Uthman Kidumbak Group Group
…umbak style music at 16 and taught himself the violin and bass. He went to Egypt off and on for six years on a scholarship from the DCMA to study violin and the oud starting in 2000. He’s been teaching at the academy for 18 years. Members of this group include: Mohamed Othman Faki – leader, on violin, Kheri Mizaka Aliy on African Bass, Makame Ali Juma on drum, Buruhami Makame Haji on 2nd drum, Mgeni Seleiman Makame on sticks, Said Ame Othman on sh…
Day Zero: February 15, 2020 – Assemble in Zanzibar Story
…akes, the Arabian Peninsula and India. In 1698 it came under the control of the Sultan of Oman. Areas were developed to grow spices and this area, which includes Pemba, became known as the Spice Islands. The main trading was in spices, ivory and slaves to the Arab countries. In 1890 Zanzibar became a British Protectorate and slavery was outlawed. This happened in fits and starts. The death of one sultan and succession of another, the British…
Day Two: February 17, 2020 (Stonetown) Story
…umbak style music at 16 and taught himself the violin and bass. He went to Egypt off and on for six years on a scholarship from the DCMA to study violin and the oud starting in 2000. He’s been teaching at the academy for 18 years. Members of this group include: Mohamed Othman Faki – leader, on violin, Kheri Mizaka Aliy on African Bass, Makame Ali Juma on drum, Buruhami Makame Haji on 2nd drum, Mgeni Seleiman Makame on sticks, Said Ame Othman on s…
The Tribal and Musical Structure of East Africa – Worldmap Research News
…ygamy is widely practiced, and so long as a man has enough wealth in terms of cows to offer, marrying more than one wife is common. This seems contradictory as women are of primary importance in running a home. Deep in the roots of cultural tradition is the practice of female circumcision. It is regarded as part of a woman’s rite of passage before marriage, and functions as a method of preventing a married woman from committing adultery. 1% of Uga…
African Strings: The Nyatiti and The Adungu News
…rd of it: The Singing Wells team were also lucky enough to enjoy the sound of one of the best nyatiti players in the world, Ayub Ogada during their field visit in March, where Tabu organised a ‘Hall of fame concert’. He opened the concert with the famous “Kothbiro”, which featured in the film ‘The Constant Gardiner’. Here it is: There’s a wonderful story about Andy’s recommendation to Gary Barlow’s production team to have Ogada play in a track cal…
Day 5: Recording the Marakwet Story
…t there is also a mystique to the place and foreign runners feel like some of the magic might rub off on them.” Because the Olympics were approaching the place was filled with runners and documentary makers, all telling the story of this beautiful place. In fact, we were confused for a CNN crew! You can read more about Iten and its famous athletes here: Running with the Kenyans From Iten there is a beautiful tarmac road that leads to Nokuru travel…