Shitakha & Balozi Band Group
The band was founded by Eric Shitakha in 2007 and is from the village of Likhovero. There are normally 8 people in the group. All songs are traditional but arranged by Eric and his partner Moses Alusa. Their style is Milbo. They use drums and shiriri, but also a Shikhorli which we haven’t seen before. This is a shaker/bell, where two ball bearings of different sizes/tones are welded into metal pouches and then he plays. Moses is considered the be…
The Togetherness Group Group
…Music of the Batwa Kanyabukunga Batwa Community, Kisoro District, Uganda Lead Vocalist: Gaudancia Kampire…
The Sega Sega Band Group
…Music of the Luo Rang’ala, Nyanza province, Western Kenya Lead Vocalist: Osumba Rateng…
Kangema Urban Women Group Group
…The Kangema Urban Women Group was formed in 2006 and is led by Jacinta Njoki. They sing in the Gitiro style which is related to the dowry payment upon marriage. …
Ndaiga Muchiri Group
…Ndaiga Muchiri: He was a founding member of Kangema Mwomboko Dancers. Ndaiga started singing in 1943 and loves to entertain. He’s Kikuyu and plays Mwomboko wa 40 style. Mwomboko: a traditional song where he plays the Karing’aring’a (the ring)…
Kangema Mwomboko Dancers Group
…b-location, Kangema District. The group has 45 members and was started in 2000, but the original Mwomboko style was started in 1943. This is a ‘pairing’ dance style, inspired by colonial masters but adapted locally. Mwomboko, Peter Mwangi is the lead singer and plays the accordion. George Kinyua plays the Karing’aring’a (the metal ring). The group played 5 songs plus one magic moment: Mwomboko Ndongomothi Kariara Rumba Jeki Magic Moment: The group…
Gatera Batwa Community Group
…Music of the Batwa Kisoro, Uganda…
Embolot Group Group
…Music of the Kalenjin Iten, Kenya…
Micyingo (Kisoro Hill) Group Group
…Music of the Batwa Kisoro, Uganda…
Alur Kingdom Troupe Group
…Music of the Alur Widiang’a Village, District of Nebbi, Uganda…
Ribbe Ber (Drummers) Group
…Music of the Acholi Acet, Northern Uganda…
Sila Dancers Group
…Music of the Kalenjin Kapenguria, Kenya…
Teriet Band Group
…Music of the Kalenjin Kapsokwony, Kenya …
Masirtarit Group
…Music of the Kalenjin Kapsokwony, Kenya…
Kanindi Jazz Band Group
…Music of the Luo Rongo, Kenya…
Omee Odokomit (Apiri) Group
…Music of the Acholi Acet, Gulu, Northern Uganda…