About Bigwala
Bigwala is a music genre that emerged in Uganda. It is usually classed as a form of music of Uganda and Ugandan folk dance.
From Wikipedia
Bigwala is a genre of ceremonial music and dance of the Busoga Kingdom in Uganda centered around gourd trumpets.
Typically a solo trumpet is joined by four or more other trumpets, which produce a melody through playing in hocket, these are then joined by singers and then by dancers, both of which circle the instrumentalists while swaying.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Bigwala.
- ↑ music of Uganda
- ↑ Ugandan folk dance
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bigwala?
Bigwala is a music genre that emerged in Uganda. It is usually classed as a form of music of Uganda and Ugandan folk dance.
Where and when did Bigwala originate?
Bigwala originated in Uganda.