Abayudaya: Music from the Jewish People of Uganda

Abayudaya: Music from the Jewish People of Uganda

(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2003), 1 hour

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Field of Interest
World Music
Description

Abayudaya: The Music of the Jews of Uganda presents a unique collection of African-Jewish music in which the rhythms and harmonies of Africa blend with Jewish celebration and traditional Hebrew prayer. This compelling repertoire is rooted in local Ugandan music and infused with rich choral singing, Afro-pop, and traditional drumming. The repertoire includes lullabies, political and children's song, religious rituals, hymns, and celebratory music, with song texts in Hebrew, English, and several Ugandan languages. This singular community of African people living committed Jewish lives has survived persecution and isolation and asserts, "We have been saved by our music." 24 tracks.

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Content Type
Music recording
Duration
1 hour
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Psalm, Ritual, Hymn, Judaica
Label
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Release Date
2003
Subject
World Music, Music & Performing Arts, Africa, África, Uganda
Keywords and Translated Subjects
África

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