African Songs, improvisations, gospel, pop.
Nabbaale Harriett – Mezzo
Mukisa Patrick -Tenor
Kamoga Morris – Bass
Mayanja Louis – Bass
Ssenteza Derrick – Bass and Director
Casa de Cultura Mario Monreal. Sagunto. 8 Dec. 19h30
The African ensemble Aba Taano (it means 5 in their dialect) presents its extensive and home-made repertoire, from authentic African gospel and improvisations to tribal and modern themes, in their own versions. Five very talented and dynamic Ugandan voices bring to each concert strength, humor, hope and happiness above all.
With an innovative approach, without instruments and just armed with their bare voices, since 2009 Aba Taano has performed at the most prestigious venues in Europe, (Spain, Estonia, Hungary, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, Holland and Austria.
In July 2014 they competed in Riga at the World Choir Games 2014 set up by the German organizer Interkultur, winning a Gold Medal in the category of Spirituality and Faith as well as the Prize given by the artistic directors of the Games for their version of the Official song of the Games.
In 2015, in Kaunas (Lithuania) they competed in CANTATE DOMINO competition, and they won one Gold Medal, Festival First Prize, Expressivity Prize and Audience Prize.
Aba Taano is formed by 4 young men and one woman from Uganda. They sing in Swahili, Luganda, Zulu, Lutoro, Acholi and Runyancore, amongst other languages. They also perform traditional gospel from the United States. They possess a unique sound, which stems from ancestral tradition. It is the first musical ensemble born out of the humanitarian Project Música para salvar vidas. (Music to Save Lives.) Due to their talent, determination and hard work, they have managed to make a name for themselves in the musical scene. These concerts have been instrumental in funding the project, and helping those who are in the same position as they once were.
Contact: Elisabeth Michot de Jowers +34 921 18 31 46 +34 609 15 41 22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srXKIPRE6rc
www.musicaparasalvarvidas.org – www.abataano.com