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Sat, Aug 10 Sat, Aug 10

Watmon Amone

Bringing the heritage of Uganda to Toronto through contemporary and traditional East African music.
Concert

part of Habari Africa

Free Admission
No tickets required

 

Sat, Aug 10 Sat, Aug 10

Watmon Amone

Concert

part of Habari Africa

Free Admission
No tickets required

 

About

Mzee Watmon Amone has mastered various traditional instruments: the nanga, adungu, flute, lukeme, larakaraka and bwola drums, performing globally. Joined by his son, MC Ojegele, they bring their rich heritage from northern Uganda to Toronto.

Presented by Batuki Music Society, co-produced by Harbourfront Centre. 

About Watmon Amone

Acholi nanga maestro, Mzee Watmon Amone, is from Northern Uganda and has captivated audiences since age 8. Inspired by his father and grandfather, Mzee Watmon has spent over 50 years perfecting the nanga (Acholi harp) and mastering the larakaraka and bwola royal drums, flutes and traditional dance movements. He is the founder of The Watmon Cultural Group, a collective of musicians which promotes the preservation of Ugandan cultural heritage through music and dance. The group is comprised of up to 50 members, the youngest only being seven years old. He has trained hundreds of dancers and performed for Commonwealth Heads of State, Pope John Paul II and U.S. President George W. Bush. His musical journey has taken him to Holland, France, Germany and London for recordings. BBC recorded the group for the World Route album produced by Lucy Duran. He was also a member of the Ndere, the Ugandan National Theatre performing group. Mzee Watmon performs with his son, Odida, a.k.a. MC Ojegele, who has become an expert in the Nanga, Adungu and Lukeme instruments.

Photo by artist.

Dates & Times

Sat, August 10
2:15pm 2:45pm
9:00pm 9:30pm

Tickets

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Free admission
No tickets required

Venue

Stage in the Park

A performance stage on our West Lawn

235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON