Dear readers,
A friend of mine posted me this youtube video of early African guitarists. One among them is a Ugandan, Acholi guitarist, Faustino Okello. I am impressed by his innovation and guitar skills. I am amazed mostly that in 1967, the quality of the sound, recorded outside of the studio. This exemplifies the fact that he is so good at what he plays. I am certain that he did not learn skill from his Bazungu acquaintances.
What is also very true about the Acholi is that they are very rhythmic and musical. Music is part of our culture and one of the duties of the youth is to entertain the community through bands; playing a variety of musical instruments. As a young person, we were required to master instruments and dance. Courtship (dating) primarily occurs during dance moments.
This blog is asking for more information about early Acholi musicians and their works. This is also to enable us compile these treasures for posterity's sake. Please post both video and comments about this project.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imuzyyMGgJs&playnext=1&list=PL45174CB96D82A42B
Please have fun!!
Editor!
this videoseems to hve come from some film made by Gerhard Kubik who released it on a DVD along with other material.
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you anything else about him but I'm sure Kubik could.