Smooth Jazz Royalty Lands in Kampala: Kirk Whalum Set to Ignite the Stage at dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala is in for a velvety-smooth musical weekend as legendary American saxophonist Kirk Whalum has toucheddown ahead of the dfcu Jazz in the Pearl …
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dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival – understanding Uganda’s Cultural Ties to a Global Sound. COMMENT | HELENA MAYANJA | Born in the early 20th century in the cultural melting pot of New Orleans, jazz emerged as a powerful expression of the African American experience; blending blues, ragtime, and West …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid increasing public concern over indecency in music and public performances, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has intensified efforts to enforce regulations aimed at safeguarding the nation’s moral and cultural values. In a press conference following a stakeholders’ dialogue hosted by the Uganda National Cultural …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The second edition of Bell ObaFest is one you had to attend to fully appreciate the magic created when more than a beer experience meets food, art and music. The flagship beer of Uganda Breweries, Bell Lager united beer lovers in a 3-day beer celebration …
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David Kigozi and Muwonge Kyazze interrogate social cultural aspects of daily life through depiction of traditional and contemporary music and dance styles on canvas in two man’s show. ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | There’s excitement and vibrancy in the exhibition Taking on the Mantle by two artists Muwonge Kyazze and David …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A study by Makerere University dons propose that secondary schools should include performing arts in the teaching and learning of mathematics. They say the incorporation of music and drama at lower secondary schools could make teaching and learning interesting and understandable. The study was conducted …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Kampala thumped with rhythm and melody on the June 21 as Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK) hosted a vibrant Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) celebration at the Sheraton Hotel gardens. The free concert, a Kampala tradition for years, brought together a diverse …
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Kampala, Uganda | PATIENCE AKANKWATSA | Excitement is filling the air as the sensational musician Azawi, a prized gem of Swangz Avenue, has unveiled thrilling news to her legion of fans and followers. Following the resounding success of her latest hit Ten Over Ten, which has amassed over a million …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Francis Kasura, the band leader of A Ka Dope Band announced the release of his debut album titled ODE. The album features 11 songs. He broke the news on his various social media pages on 5th June 2023 which doubles as his birthday. Kasura …
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“With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” her representative said Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Tina Turner, one of rock and soul music’s greatest icons and comeback stories has died, leaving a seven-decade legacy that blazed a trail for divas like Beyoncé, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Amy …
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