apologies for the hidden mixes, i’m working on getting my subscription restored—

thanks for listening so far 🪴

***Música Decolonial Mundial Pindoramika***
(DJ CARNE DE RÃ + DJ NENÉM)

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Cultural Entrepreneurship Grounded in African spirituality and indigenous identity, Nilotika Cultural Ensemble (NCE) is an arts based community organization in Kampala. The capital city of Uganda. Open to all children, youths, adults and elders,  NCE serves as a hub for groups and individuals who  are passionate about music dance, music production, fashion design, tailoring and African crafts.

Maganda Shakul is a multifaceted artist from rural Uganda, known for his unique fusion of music production, percussions, recycling, upcycling, field recordings and fashion design. Drawing inspiration from his diverse cultural heritage, which encompasses his mother’s lineage from the Baganda tribe and his father’s mixed ancestry from the Bahima and Luo people tribes, Shakul’s artistic journey is rooted in the rich tapestry of his upbringing. From an early age, he expressed a passion for the arts, using traditional percussion as the foundation for his musical exploration. This early connection with the heartbeat of his communities laid the groundwork for the artist’s distinctive approach to music production, where he blends traditional elements with contemporary sounds, creating a harmonious synthesis of past and present. Beyond music, Shakul’s creative vision extends to the world of fashion, where he crafts designs that serve as visual expressions of cultural narratives and memories, utilizing vibrant colors, textures, and symbolism inherent in his heritage.

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