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Percussion Discussion Afrika (Pay-what-you-can. Enter your per-ticket price. Suggested: $25)
Percussion Discussion Afrika is a Ugandan folk-fusion group founded in 1997 by Ugandas legendary percussionist Herman Ssewanyana, who is also a founding member of Ugandas oldest band, Afrigo.
Shortly after inception, the group quickly gained popularity, first in the capital, then around the country as their music took over the airwaves. By 1999, Percussion Discussion Afrika was a household name around the county, attracting a diverse range of fans with a sound that hadnt been heard before.
Percussion Discussion Afrikas music is driven by the melodic sound of traditional Buganda drums, accompanied by the Adungu (a traditional harp from northern Uganda) and a fusion of other instruments. Their debut album Omubala was Number One on the internet charts in the UK for a year, and their second album Mulamu took Kampala by storm, lifting the group to the pinnacle and winning a Pan African Music Award as the Best Folk Pop Group.
Percussion Discussion Afrikas track Nakawunde is the featured soundtrack on the globally acclaimed film; The Last King of Scotland by legendary actor Forest Whitaker. The group has toured extensively all over Africa, Europe and Middle East, showcasing the diverse sounds of Uganda and East Africa while advancing their unique sound. Their pulsing and interactive performances keep audiences on their feet as they transcend into the pearl of Africa with sensational sounds.
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LocationSaco River Theatre (View)
29 Salmon Falls Rd.
Buxton, ME 04093
United States
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