Uganda: St. Cecilia Choir Turns to Modern Gospel
New Vision (Kampala)
23 October 2008
Posted to the web 24 October 2008
Mathias Mazinga
Kampala
FOR over 80 years, Rubaga Cathedral's St. Cecilia mass choir has held the legacy of singing solemn hymns accompanied with organs.
However, during their fundraising show at Ggaba Beach last week, the choristers proved to their fans that they could venture into the arena of modern Gospel music with absolute success.
After singing a few Latin hymns, probably to preserve their identity, the choir performed several contemporary Gospel songs, which they accompanied with spectacular dance strokes.
The songs, which provoked the audience into dancing, included negro-spirituals like Ride the Chariot and local compositions of Andrew Nsubuga, a member of the choir, which included Yezu Okukujjukira, Njagala Mbe Mw'abo and Sinza, Tenda.
They also sang traditional songs by the legendary Joseph Kyagambiddwa, accompanied by the Ganda Bakisimba dance.
At the function, fans fundraised for the purchase of an omnibus for the choir, estimated at sh40m. Over sh10m was raised in cash and pledges.
Gospel and secular artistes who performed included Sweet Kid, Silver Kyagulanyi and Billy Kasodde.
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