Enanga (zither). Song title is Enuma. Performed by Herbert Bakesigaki and recorded by Wade Patterson, Glendon Jones and Chris Zimmerman outside of Kabale, Uganda in late 1994.
As a Muhaya from across the border in Tanzania I understand a lot of what he is saying (for those that remember Bunyoro Kitara will understand). We also have enanga in our cultural music. From the sound I can hear some similarity with traditional Rwandese music. This slow tempo singing has been incorporated into what we call Omutooro in Ruhaya. A big hand for keeping with tradition
Great work to Wade Patterson on publishing music in Uganda. A small correction on this song "enuma" by Herbert Bakesigaki (RIP). The spelling is "enuuma" with a double "u". "enuuma" is the common/bush duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia). In the song, he is calling on people to help him hunt it down.
So sorry bambi! I thought he was still living ! Radio Rwanda used to play this music and Radio kigezi and Sometimes Radio Uganda! This culture plus West African Kora music is amazing !
Hi Joseph, Yes, the enanga and nanga are versions of the same instrument. Even the Acholi nanga is related. The main characteristic feature is that the strings are actually one string woven back at forth at different tensions. It is found throughout Rwanda and Burundi, among the Banyankole and Bahaya and other areas in the region in DRC, Tanzania and possibly Kenya. There is even a version known by a different name - bangwe - in Malawi. Tanzanian author M. Mulokozi has done some excellent work on the nanga/enanga in TZ. at one point he was organizing festivals to help revive interest in it. Herbert (the artist featured here) told me this song was about a particular mountain antelope or deer which is particularly tasty. As with most of these songs, the topic is a device to speak of different topics. In this case I believe he calls out the names and accomplishments of great people in the community. But I do not speak Rukiga so hopefully someone can chime in with more detail or corrections.
Could someone kindly put me in touch with Mr. Wade Patterson? I'd like to use this song in my upcoming film which recently finished shooting in Kabale. Thanks
well he is trying to call upon some people to help him arrest a bush duiker and he is mentioning a number of cultural leaders a round kikole( my home), nyangoyi and other places. its awesome haha
As a Muhaya from across the border in Tanzania I understand a lot of what he is saying (for those that remember Bunyoro Kitara will understand). We also have enanga in our cultural music. From the sound I can hear some similarity with traditional Rwandese music. This slow tempo singing has been incorporated into what we call Omutooro in Ruhaya. A big hand for keeping with tradition
we are one people from the roots can u imagine how it is similar to Rwandan
Great work to Wade Patterson on publishing music in Uganda. A small correction on this song "enuma" by Herbert Bakesigaki (RIP). The spelling is "enuuma" with a double "u". "enuuma" is the common/bush duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia). In the song, he is calling on people to help him hunt it down.
thanks maximus for the contribution
Bambe, may his soul rest in eternal peace. I was going to ask for his contact. God accept him in paradise.
One of the greatest talents Ndere has ever had. Rest in power Herbert Bakesigaki
So sorry bambi! I thought he was still living ! Radio Rwanda used to play this music and Radio kigezi and Sometimes Radio Uganda! This culture plus West African Kora music is amazing !
@@christonmax8539I used to hear him too on radio some time back
Very pleased to see this here.
We need our culture to be revitalised and preserved.
good, enuma.
African literature is all in one song. Bakiga names with rich meanings are all there. This really good.
I am pleased to here this. It rilli remains me of my grandfather. I love my culture
Enuma rugaba, oije onkwatire enuma a very nice song in our culture. hehe kyo thata nice Wade Patterson can we get in touch?
Proud to be part of this bakiga culture
Enuuma Bambi, ndashaba mumpeyo aka ruyooka rwamaganya
mbwenu enanga eka bonera..... Music of old.
am so proud to be a Ugandan . thnks for uploading this
RIP dad
Wow very interesting folk song.depicting the early day today life of the munyankore .
Oooo it's about hunting guys I'm proud to be a munyankole
Yebare ekizino.
I love my language ❤️❤️❤️big up bro 👌
Kabugu ka mwera anyone to get me that enanga
Good job
great enuma
Bambi Kabgondera!
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Our Nice song
enuma enuma
Great talent.
What is the song about? The melody is like that of the "nanga" performed by the Bahaya in Bukoba
Hi Joseph,
Yes, the enanga and nanga are versions of the same instrument. Even the Acholi nanga is related. The main characteristic feature is that the strings are actually one string woven back at forth at different tensions. It is found throughout Rwanda and Burundi, among the Banyankole and Bahaya and other areas in the region in DRC, Tanzania and possibly Kenya. There is even a version known by a different name - bangwe - in Malawi. Tanzanian author M. Mulokozi has done some excellent work on the nanga/enanga in TZ. at one point he was organizing festivals to help revive interest in it.
Herbert (the artist featured here) told me this song was about a particular mountain antelope or deer which is particularly tasty. As with most of these songs, the topic is a device to speak of different topics. In this case I believe he calls out the names and accomplishments of great people in the community. But I do not speak Rukiga so hopefully someone can chime in with more detail or corrections.
He is calling upon those guys to come and help him hunt for the deer,,,after he tells the wife to organise the ladies around to prepare for a feast
The song is all about mobilizing the community to go for hunting
@@opiyojok where in Kenya ( which tribes ??)
@@opiyojok Thank you!!!
Could someone kindly put me in touch with Mr. Wade Patterson? I'd like to use this song in my upcoming film which recently finished shooting in Kabale. Thanks
amazing
Guma guma
Unfortunately this guy passed away in 2010
😢😢😢
Where was he buried?
Buhire bwa Bahiira?????
A u part of banyagabo buhire bwa bahira?
I wish I could know the lyrics. Anyone can help?
well he is trying to call upon some people to help him arrest a bush duiker and he is mentioning a number of cultural leaders a round kikole( my home), nyangoyi and other places. its awesome haha
Enuma kayayata😂😂
😂😂😂😂
I am pleased to here this. It rilli remains me of my grandfather. I love my culture