Music has had a special place in Ugandan society with some songs conveying messages across a spectrum of issues.
We bring you some of the notable music icons as Uganda celebrates 62 years
Fred Masagazi
He is popularly known for his 1961 hit song, Atanawa Musolo (Nga alabye enaku). Fred Masagazi cut his musical teeth in pre-independent Uganda, in 1955 as a singer with a Congolese band called Tinapa where he would sing in both Luganda and Lingala.
In his career that spans about half a century, Masagazi released notable songs, including Osaana Okole which he released in 1962.
His musicality was fortified by his vocal ability coupled with composition, guitar skills and stage presence that delivered a dose of drama much to excitement of audiences. Besides Tinapa, Masagazi also performed with King Jazz Bans, Kampala City 6 Band and BKG Band.
Maddox Ssematimba
A former teacher, David Amon Ssemanda Ssematimba is a profound music writer, composer, arranger, vocalist and performer……CONTINUE READING…….