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.
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