Kidandali

Kidandali
Kidandali
Stylistic origins	Kadongo Kamu; soukous; dancehall;
Cultural origins	Mid 1990s , Kampala Uganda
Typical instruments	Bass guitar; electric guitar; trumpet; keyboard; synthesizer; sampler; percussion; vocals;
Regional scenes
	Uganda; Kenya; Ethiopia;

Kidandali is a stylistic music genre featuring the use of native sounds and samples from

Ganda language which in translation can mean "local party" or "celebration". Music concerts and traditional wedding ceremonies (kwanjula) are examples of such "bidandali". The music itself is given this name because most times it is the kind of music played or performed at such local parties and functions.^[1] Some other sources and commentators refer to the genre alternatively as "Band music"^[2] while others refer to it as "afrobeat

".

Form

Stylistically, this genre draws directly from two other music genres while indirectly drawing from another. The two genres being Kadongo Kamu and Soukous (lingala). Indirectly, Kidandali is most times cemented by the Dem Bow riddim, a result of the early Ragga influence on Ugandan pop music. The similarity and influence of Kadongo Kamu is seen in the role played by the bass guitar. The bass guitar is the most pronounced instrument and it controls the rhythm and tempo of the song just like in kadongo kamu. The playing pattern is also very similar. Another area where kadongo kamu influence is visible is in the way the vocals are delivered. The music themes are also similar to kadongo kamu. Story telling and giving of advice to listeners is common place. In regards to lingala, the influence is seen in the role the other instruments play, most notably the lead guitar and electric guitar, which are played in a pattern similar to that in lingala music. The use of trumpets is similar to that in lingala. All these factor into making it the most organic style of music in Uganda.

History

The roots of this genre can be traced back to the bands that sprung up after independence. The Cranes Band, which later gave birth to

Chameleone achieved success with this genre. The genre is currently at the peak of its evolution with newer artists like Papa Cidy and Chris Evans

helping create a dominant force in Ugandan music.

Notable artists

The genre has had a number of notable artists, namely:-

References

^ Ruby, Josh (2021-09-09). "We must concentrate on Kidandali as the Ugandan sound – Aganaga". MBU. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
^ White paper: "Essay on the form and origin of Kadongo Kamu" Archived 2011-12-31 at the Wayback Machine,Center for African music, April 5, 2003, accessed August 10, 2011

[1] Ruby, Josh (2021-09-09). "We must concentrate on Kidandali as the Ugandan sound – Aganaga". MBU. Retrieved 2023-03-03.

[2] White paper: "Essay on the form and origin of Kadongo Kamu" Archived 2011-12-31 at the Wayback Machine,Center for African music, April 5, 2003, accessed August 10, 2011

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Form

History

Notable artists

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References