After Leo PaLayeng, it’s the turn of his Ugandan compatriot Crazymind to deliver a PAM Club dedicated to a genre as rare as it is enjoyable: acholitronix!
Located in northern Uganda, the city of Gulu is the cradle of the acholitronix, an electronic mutation of the music of the Acholi people, played at weddings, baptisms or graduation ceremonies. Made joyful by its intense and sometimes uptempo side, this music has notably evolved in the hands of Leo PaLayeng, producer of the album. Group City Anthems by Otim Alpha, revealed to the world in 2017 by Nyege Nyege Tapes. Ocaya Herbert is one of those who travel the planet to discover this genre which has also found its place in concert halls and international festivals. We saw this man called Crazymind on the decks behind Otim Alpha, in major events such as the Nyege Nyege Festival, Le Guess who? or the Primavera Sounds. Influenced by hip-hop currents, traditional music, afrobeat or afro-house in all its forms, Crazymind started as a breakdance DJ in 2016. Today, in addition to this “acholi madness” who animates him, he is also a volunteer and is involved in his community through various structures, as a yoga teacher, mentor for young people, DJing teacher, dance teacher or musical therapist for prisoners.
“Gang Waa means our home. This mixtape is inspired by my origins. I come from a rich tribe, which shares good food, sound, and good vibes. I hope you will enjoy these spicy melodies, these drums, Adungu, Calabash and bass of the Acholi land”
Tracklist :
Crazymind – intro
Laxzy feat Eezy – New Kubuz
Ociicii – Abalo Ger
Bosmic Otim – Peny Otum
Romeo Odong – Pililili
Jahria Okwera – Angee Wekoko
Jahria Okwera – Awini bila
Otim Alpha – Water
Unknown – Jo Weng Mamara
OJ Omurugut – Awobe luo
OJ Omurugut – You Are The One
OJ Omurugut – Kodi palyeci
Otim Alpha – Tongwen
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