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Babirye, whose music was similar to Mukasa's, was an instant hit and her song "Beera Nange" was among the songs of the year in its year of release. [27] She was followed by Wilson Bugembe, another musician who was readily embraced by the listening public with his songs becoming national hits, cutting across all demographics.
The lyrics are in the Luganda language. Traditionally, the full version is only sung in the presence of the Kabaka . Otherwise the short version, consisting of verses 1 and 4 plus the chorus, is sung.
The phrase kaleke kasome thus became a common phrase, one whose message everyone who understands Luganda can comprehend. The lyrics of the song, which runs 5:38, directly plead for the rights of children to education. The song starts with a narrative of the hardships parents of low income go through to provide basic necessities to their children.
In 2015 Evans teamed up with Rema Namakula to compose, record and perform a duet named Linda (translates as "Wait" in Luganda). The single received the "Best RnB Song" at the "HiPipo Music Awards" in 2015, at a ceremony held at the Kampala Serena Hotel .
Masagazi started his music career in 1955 as a singer in a Congolese band, "Tinapa", where he sang both Congolese and Luganda. [4] His first song was "Atanawa Musolo", which he released a year before Uganda's independence in 1961. He later released "Osaana Okole" in 1962 and "Lucy Tuula" in 1963.
Luganda is a tonal language. As with many other African musical cultures, the language significantly influences the music. The composer usually starts with the lyrics. The text's progression of tones partly determines the possible melodies of the song. He then composes a tune that fits the song's melodic pattern.
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Wuuyo is a song by Ugandan recording artist A Pass, released on March 20, 2015 as a single. It is on the official soundtrack of the Ugandan film, Bala Bala Sese. [1]