Resilience: Songs of Uganda Rachel Magoola

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"Resilience: Songs of Uganda" marks the return of Ugandan luminary Rachel Magoola as one of her nation's influential voices and most celebrated musical artists. 'Resilience' is Magoola's seventh solo release and has been eagerly anticipated.

Rachel has long been a prominent figure in contemporary Ugandan culture, from her time with the legendary Afrigo Band through to her lauded philanthropical and charitable work. She now makes her triumphant return to the solo music scene with an album that highlights the hardships the Ugandan nation has endured, and celebrates its people's tenacity and ability to bounce back from adversity.

Comprised of tracks inspired by Uganda's culture and history, Rachel weaves her original material and collaborative efforts with interpretations of traditional Ugandan songs, giving the listener an authentic, upbeat experience. While the songs mainly have a high-tempo, sunny sound, at times, this contrasts deeply with the profound and powerful message Magoola imparts through her lyrics. All tied together with the sounds of native instruments from the various regions of the country, 'Resilience: Songs of Uganda' will make you want to dance, and give you insight into the struggles Ugandan people continue to face.

A life-long believer in helping others, Rachel's long-standing humanitarian efforts culminated earlier this year, with her election as an Honourable Member of Uganda's Parliament representing her local Bugweri District. However, her compassion expands beyond the confines of a single platform. While she fights for others on the political stage, we can be grateful for her return to the music world. She continues to educate and entertain with her unique style, vibrant vocals, and poignant storytelling.

"Resilience: Songs of Uganda" showcases her passion for equality, empowerment and education of the young. It highlights the strength of the Ugandan people and how, despite every tribulation they and their homeland faces, they remain proud and irrepressible.

A small example of the resolute nature shared with her people, Rachel Magoola recorded this enlightening album against the backdrop of the Covid crisis. For the nation of Uganda, a global pandemic is proving to be just another fork in the road of resilience.

Rachel Magoola, vocals
Njoroge Kiracho, bass, vocals
Kikule Fredrick, percussion, vocals
Joe Kahirimbanyi, percussion, vocals
Muduwaani Barnabas Anguchi, percussion, vocals
Kaz Kasozi, various instruments
Wilber Kasaale, guitar, vocals

Rachel Magoola
musical journey started at home where her father, the late Nicholas Magoola, was a music teacher at several colleges in eastern Uganda. As a young girl she sang in the church choir and played musical instruments at home. In Senior Two she was expelled from Tororo Girls School for performing in a band while on a school break. In 1983 Magoola joined Namasagali College and later "Kaliro Teacher Training College" where she trained as a secondary school teacher, specialising in music and languages. She taught at Namasagali College until 1993 when she left for Kyambogo University where she studied a degree course in education, majoring in Music. Although she was the best student in her class Magoola didn’t graduate because she was discontinued from her course for absconding when she went on tour with Afrigo Band. She recorded Obangaina in London with Afrigo Band and the song became an instant hit. Magoola went back to Kyambogo University in 2012 to complete and receive her education degree.

Magoola joined Afrigo where She arranged a lot of the music and choreography. In 2001 Rachel formed and launched her own group which recorded three albums: "Inhaife", "Tyenda Wundi" and "Tonyiiga". In 2003, she lef Afrigo band and Uganda, for the United Kingdom. At London's South Bank she led the 'Women of Kampala' group in London's African Music Festival and collaborated with South African trumpeter Claude Deppa. In 2009 Rachel and her band performed at the Sauti za Busara festival in Zanzibar. Her compositions contain elements of languages and traditional rhythms from all regions of Uganda, as well as reggae and zouk. Magoola has a total of six albums:Inhaife (1997), Tyenda Wundi (1998), Tonyiiga (2000), Atubembe (2001), Songs from the Source of the Nile (2005) and Eisadha (2008).

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