Uganda music is an inherent part of Uganda culture. Uganda music includes different kinds of instruments, talented musicians, musical groups, etc.
The bands which played songs from Europe, Congo, Kenya and the U.S. were the first to popularized
Uganda Music. During 1980s and 1990s many popular songs of Uganda came from an album named "Born in Africa". The producer of this album was Philly Lutaaya. Later fusion was introduced in
Uganda Music. Kaz Kasozi, Samite and Essence Kasozi are some of the popular artists in the fusion music. Uganda music videos not only represent the views of its company but also the views of the artist. There are many channels in Uganda that provides interviews of top pop stars and Uganda music video and audio clips to entertain the viewers. One can listen and download Uganda music online from various resource sites, such as ugandaonline.net/mp3, ugpulse.com, audiosparx.com, etc.
Kadongo Kamu which is narrative song was included among
Ugandan music. The instruments needed for these kinds of songs are a drum. African band had a great contribution in Uganda music. Takeu is a new music style which has been included in Uganda music.
Acholi folk music, music of Busoga has similarities with the
music in Uganda.
Different kinds of instruments are used in Uganda Music. Some of the
Instruments of Uganda Music are-
- Amadinda
- Ennanga
- Ensasi
- Endingidi
- Engalabi
- Enkwanzi
- Sansa
Uganda has many talented musicians. Some of the Uganda Musicians are-
- Achilla Orru
- Bebe Cool
- Madoxx
- Philly Lutaaya
- Samite
Some of the
Musical groups of Uganda are Klear Kut, African Children's Choir, Swahili Nation and Bataka Squad.
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