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Genre: kadongo kamu

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Kadongo kamu is a popular music genre in Uganda that originated in the 1950s. It is characterized by its unique fusion of traditional Ugandan folk music and modern instruments such as guitar and drums. The genre gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, with its catchy melodies and socially conscious lyrics. Kadongo kamu has been used as a tool for political and social commentary, addressing issues such as poverty, corruption, and HIV/AIDS. It has been performed by various bands and artists, with notable contributions from Afrigo Band, Elly Wamala, and Philly Bongoley Lutaaya.

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Releases by year

Here you can see the popularity of Kadongo Kamu genre over time. This graph shows albums and singles releases count by year and decade.

2020s 2
2022 1
2020 1
2010s 25
2019 1
2018 3
2017 6
2015 12
2012 2
2011 1
2000s 10
2009 1
2008 1
2007 2
2006 2
2005 3
2003 1
1930s 1
1930 1
38 releases

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kadongo kamu music by decade

Explore kadongo kamu history by listening to songs from every decade. Click on the decade to view songs.

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List of kadongo kamu artists

Here is a list of kadongo kamu artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the kadongo kamu genre. You can find out what kadongo kamu genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

kadongo kamu playlist created by Chosic

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