This is an article about a Ugandan musical band.
Afrigo Band | |
---|---|
Also known as | Afrigo |
Origin | Kampala - Uganda |
Genres |
African Rumba Kidandali Jazz |
Years active | 1975 | – Present
Members | Joanita Kawalya, Rachel Magoola, Moses Matovu, Herman Ssewanyana |
Past members | Frank Mbalire |
The Afrigo Band is a Musical band in Uganda. It is the longest-lasting musical group in the history of Uganda, having existed for 44 years by August 2019. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is led by Moses Matovu.
The band was formed by a group of eight musicians led by their band leader, vocalist, and alto saxophonist, Moses Matovu, [5] who continued to lead the band on its 38th anniversary. [2] [4] Playing to their fans at home in Uganda, the group tours regularly in Europe and the United States to play to Ugandans in the Diaspora. [6] He has been performing with the band since and is its leader, as of February 2015. [3] The eight founding band members were: [7]
As of January 2015 [update], all except one of the founding band members had died. The band recruited replacements whenever a member left or died. Members of the band, past and present, include: [2] [3] [5]
Some of the records and albums released by the band include the following: [2] [3] [4] [5]
Year | Name of Record | Composer |
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Afrigo Batuuse | ||
Akola Bwenkanya | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
Musa | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
Enneyisa | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
Rose Guma | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
Onnemye | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
Nnemeddwa | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
1999 | Obangaina | Rachael Magoola |
Sipiidi Kendeeza | ||
Olumbe Lwo'bwaavu | ||
Sikulimba (Olunderebu) | ||
Jim | Joanita Kawalya |
In January 2015, Afrigo Band began regular performances at Club Silk, in Kampala's Industrial area, every Friday evening. Although the club attracts a predominantly young audience, with the arrival of Afrigo, Club Silk is expected to ring in more mature revelers, above the age of 40 years. [9] In November 2015, the band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a sold-out concert at Hotel Africana, in Kampala. [10]
This is an article about a Ugandan musical band.
Afrigo Band | |
---|---|
Also known as | Afrigo |
Origin | Kampala - Uganda |
Genres |
African Rumba Kidandali Jazz |
Years active | 1975 | – Present
Members | Joanita Kawalya, Rachel Magoola, Moses Matovu, Herman Ssewanyana |
Past members | Frank Mbalire |
The Afrigo Band is a Musical band in Uganda. It is the longest-lasting musical group in the history of Uganda, having existed for 44 years by August 2019. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is led by Moses Matovu.
The band was formed by a group of eight musicians led by their band leader, vocalist, and alto saxophonist, Moses Matovu, [5] who continued to lead the band on its 38th anniversary. [2] [4] Playing to their fans at home in Uganda, the group tours regularly in Europe and the United States to play to Ugandans in the Diaspora. [6] He has been performing with the band since and is its leader, as of February 2015. [3] The eight founding band members were: [7]
As of January 2015 [update], all except one of the founding band members had died. The band recruited replacements whenever a member left or died. Members of the band, past and present, include: [2] [3] [5]
Some of the records and albums released by the band include the following: [2] [3] [4] [5]
Year | Name of Record | Composer |
---|---|---|
Afrigo Batuuse | ||
Akola Bwenkanya | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
Musa | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
Enneyisa | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
Rose Guma | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
Onnemye | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
Nnemeddwa | Charles Ssenkyanzi | |
1999 | Obangaina | Rachael Magoola |
Sipiidi Kendeeza | ||
Olumbe Lwo'bwaavu | ||
Sikulimba (Olunderebu) | ||
Jim | Joanita Kawalya |
In January 2015, Afrigo Band began regular performances at Club Silk, in Kampala's Industrial area, every Friday evening. Although the club attracts a predominantly young audience, with the arrival of Afrigo, Club Silk is expected to ring in more mature revelers, above the age of 40 years. [9] In November 2015, the band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a sold-out concert at Hotel Africana, in Kampala. [10]