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I Emmanuel Katto shares Uganda's Thriving Music and Dance Scene: From Traditional to Contemporary

Uganda, a country in the center of East Africa, is home to many different cultures and traditions. The music and dance scene there is one of the liveliest examples of this diversity. Uganda's music and dance culture is an enthralling voyage through time and tradition, as a Uganda’s native and journalist I, Emmanuel Katto always enjoyed the indigenous rhythms resonating through the hills and the throbbing beats of modern Afro-pop.

Celebrating Tradition: The Musical and Dance Traditions of Uganda

Uganda is home to a wide variety of ethnic groups, all of whom have a strong cultural connection to the country's traditional music and dance. Many groups, such the Baganda, Bakiga, Banyankole, and others, have distinctive musical traditions that are frequently accompanied by dance displays that depict their culture's history, heritage, and daily life.

The rhythmic foundation of these performances is provided by traditional instruments like the adungu, engalabi, and ndingidi. Musicians and dancers dress colorfully to express their pride in their culture. As a result of the colorful energy of these performances, Uganda's cultural festivals attract tourists from all over the world.

The Development of Modern Ugandan Music

Uganda's current music sector is creating waves both locally and globally, in my opinion as a journalist, I Emmanuel Katto aka Emka Uganda would like to say that even if traditional music is still a treasured component of the nation's cultural heritage. Ugandan musicians have perfected the blending of traditional music with contemporary rhythms, resulting in a distinctive and contagious musical style that crosses national boundaries.

Afrobeat, dancehall, and reggae are three genres that are hugely popular in Uganda's modern music industry. Not only in Uganda but also throughout Africa and beyond, musicians like Eddy Kenzo, Sheebah, and Bobi Wine have become household names. In a world that is changing quickly, their music frequently addresses societal concerns through narrating tales of tenacity, love, and hope.

The Dance Revolution

An essential component of Ugandan music culture, the Dance Revolution Dance has seen substantial development in the modern music scene. Ugandan dancers are pushing the limits of creativity and expression with everything from traditional dances like the Bakisimba and Ekitaguriro to contemporary dancehall and hip-hop routines.

Dance competitions and showcases have grown in popularity, giving budding dancers a place to present their talents. Traditional and modern dance styles have been combined to create a distinctive kind of dance that enthralls audiences with its vitality and inventiveness.

Conclusion!

The thriving music and dance industry in Uganda reflects the nation's cultural variety and creative development. Although Ugandan musicians have been propelled into the world stage by the modern music industry, traditional music and dance are still valued traditions. Uganda's music and dance culture is a dynamic force that keeps evolving and captivating audiences throughout the world because to the blend of old and new, tradition and creativity. Therefore, Uganda has something to offer any music and dance fan, whether you're tapping your feet to the beats of traditional drums or dancing to the beats of modern Afro-pop. It's a celebration of the traditional and modern, old and new—a harmonious symphony of civilizations.

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Matt B over Zoom video! Matt B scored his first GRAMMY nomination for Best Global Music Performance with his song "Gimme Love ." Featuring Ugandan superstar Eddy Kenzo, the fan favorite Afro-pop track debuted in the Top 50 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Charts, garnered over 5 million streams across platforms, and has taken home top prizes at the MUSE Creative Awards, Global Music Awards, LIT Talent Awards, and New York International Film Awards. Just a few weeks ago, Matt and Eddy also performed “Gimme Love” for the first time in Uganda at the Eddy Kenzo Festival to a crowd of over 100,000 people. Throughout his career, the Chicago native and LA-based songsmith has built a worldwide fanbase with his chart-topping singles and albums. First releasing music in Japan in 2014, Matt B’s international debut and sophomore albums (Love & War, DIVE) both went to #1 on the iTunes R&B Charts and and were later followed by his 2018 EP, RISE, produced by GRAMMY-Award Winning Producer Bryan-Michael Cox (Mariah Carey, Usher, Mary J. Blige). In 2021, he released his debut US album, EDEN, which featured production from Cox as well as Tricky Stewart (Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Rihanna) and landed in the Top 40 on Billboard’s R&B Albums, Digital Albums, Heatseekers, and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. Since then, Matt B has continued to find inspiration from the people and cultures surrounding him with the release of “Gimme Love” and a string of recent singles including latest release “Get Down Mami ” which instantly immerses listeners into his world of Afrobeats. The track is off his yet-to-be announced EP, expected early 2023. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #MattB #GimmieLove #NewMusic #Zoom #NewMusic Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

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AstraZeneca, MOH inks deal to help fight hypertension - UGNEWS24

AstraZeneca, MOH inks deal to help fight hypertension – UGNEWS24

A patient’s pressure being checked. PHOTO MOH

Blood pressure can be regulated through:

Balanced diet 🧂 Limit consumption of salt

Exercise daily for 30 mins

Go for regular checkups

Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA |AstraZeneca, a global science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of…

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NEW VIDEO: EDDY KENZO - SONKO

Always consistent with releasing new music, Eddy Kenzo has released the visuals to his latest single titled “Sonko”.

Sonko is an African childhood puzzle game that used to be played by Eddy when he was younger and skipping. 

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Eddy Kenzo survives nasty accident

Eddy Kenzo survives nasty accident

By Our Reporter  Musician Eddy Kenzo is counting his lucky stars after surviving a nasty accident on Thursday morning. The “Weekend” hitmaker, who was travelling from upcountry, is said to have lost control with the car veering off the road and rolling multiple times. According to Kenzo, there were no fatalities recorded. “We got an accident earlier today but we thank God for the protection we…

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Worrying surge in childhood disease linked to COVID-19 - UGNEWS24

Worrying surge in childhood disease linked to COVID-19 – UGNEWS24

While very few with the syndrome tested positive for the virus on swabs, the majority tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies

Paris, France | AFP | Europe and the United States have seen sharp surges in recent weeks of a severe immune disorder in children linked to COVID-19, health authorities reported Friday, sounding an alarm.

At least five children — three in New York, and one each in France…

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Rally: Pearl of Africa, Kenya Safari Pushed to 2021 – UGNEWS24 The 2020 Pearl of Africa Uganda rally and Kenya’s Safari rally have been bumped to next year due to the current global Coronavirus concerns.

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Learning from home a success amid challenges – UGNEWS24 By Janet Museveni Following the outbreak of Covid-19, education systems worldwide have been significantly affected. Since most of the schools in Uganda, whether day or boarding, are highly crowded as a result of our high population growth, they presented an environment for easy transmission of the Covid -19 virus epidemic.

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Finance Commitee approves UGX 10 Bn industrial research funding - UGNEWS24

Finance Commitee approves UGX 10 Bn industrial research funding – UGNEWS24

FILE PHOTO: President Museveni visits the Uganda Industrial Research Institute in Namanve industrial area

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Budget Committee has resolved to approve a supplementary request totaling 10 billion Shillings for Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) pending an onsite visit at the entity’s Namanve premises on Friday.

This was during an interface with…

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Expert cautions against use of masks among children - UGNEWS24

Expert cautions against use of masks among children – UGNEWS24

Children wearing face masks

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Rebecca Nantanda, a pediatrician based at the Makerere University Lung Institute has advised that the best protection against coronavirus disease for children younger than three years is staying at home.

While the government has issued a directive to have everybody wear face masks when out in the public domain, Nantanda who is…

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Police Recovers Some of Stolen Covid19 Relief Food in Rukungiri; Gen Muhwezi Speaks Out – UGNEWS24 Police in Rukungiri say they have recovered 7 bags of posho which are believed to be part of the relief food that was allegedly stolen by some members of the district Covid19 taskforce.

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Big Eye warned against holding an online concert, “Since we can’t physically pelt you with bottles, we will just unfollow you” - UGNEWS24

Big Eye warned against holding an online concert, “Since we can’t physically pelt you with bottles, we will just unfollow you” – UGNEWS24

If there is a musician in Uganda that has struggled with striking a working online relationship with fans, it is hands down Big Eye. The ‘Star Boss’ has always tickled social media users where it hurts and their responses on most of his posts are nothing but pure banter. And it doesn’t end online, when they see him on concerts, they pelt him with bottles.

After seeing many of his colleagues in…

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Body builder Ivan Byekwaso to wed his German girlfriend - UGNEWS24

Body builder Ivan Byekwaso to wed his German girlfriend – UGNEWS24

Since when did you last hear any news about Ugandan bodybuilder Ivan Byekwaso? We guess it was in 2018 when he was rumoured dead while in prison after his then estranged girlfriend framed him for rape for which he was imprisoned.

Last year Byekwaso was set free after the authorities in Germany found out that he was framed. His accuser (ex-girlfriend) was instead locked up.

Having made a name in…

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Sheebah Shoots Video For Her New Impressive Song 'Nakyuka' Inside Her 900M Munyonyo Mansion - UGNEWS24

Sheebah Shoots Video For Her New Impressive Song ‘Nakyuka’ Inside Her 900M Munyonyo Mansion – UGNEWS24

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Singer Sheebah Karungi has so far this year released 3 songs; Ekyama, Tevuunya Ft Fik Fameica and her latest ‘Nakyuka’ to keep her foot on the pedal.

However Ekyama and Tevuunya have not impressed as per expectation.

But with Nakyuuka, Sheebah and her management hope to raise above the water and reclaim her spot as the best female star in UG, a title seemed to have been taken over by…

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Grenade joins Kama Ivien Management Record Label - UGNEWS24

Grenade joins Kama Ivien Management Record Label – UGNEWS24

For some good time now, there have been rumors making rounds revealing how singer Deus Ndugwa alias Grenade had turned down joining Kama Ivien Management Record Label.

At the moment, the rumors should be put to bed as talent manager Ivan Lubega a.k.a Kama Ivien updated his socials indicating how the Nkuloga singer joined Pallaso and VIP Jemo as artists under his management.

Kama Ivien went ahead…

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BUSTED! Here Is The Charm Looking Guy Who Wanted To Bonk The Hell Out NTV's Lynda Ddane Live On TV Set - UGNEWS24

BUSTED! Here Is The Charm Looking Guy Who Wanted To Bonk The Hell Out NTV’s Lynda Ddane Live On TV Set – UGNEWS24

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