Milégé – Afwoyo (Naxos World, 2020)
Milégé are an AfroJazz outfit from Uganda, a group of young talented musicians whose enthusiasm is derived from the diverse cultural music traditions of the different tribes of Uganda into which they fuse contemporary elements to express the likeness of the Ugandan people in a more current context. The band’s songs tell stories from Uganda’s tribes and also reflect typical aspects of life in the country.
The name Milégé is borrowed from an ankle rattle, worn during traditional dances that herald the arrival of the chief. This rattle exists in several forms across the African continent.
The album title ‘Afoyo’ means “thank you” and was chosen as a symbol of gratitude.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.