Emong Johnson Otinga - Unity (Emorikikinos)

Emong Johnson Otinga and Bukedea Jazz Band performing "Unity". Emong Johnson Otinga is the most prolific, popular, and respected musician from the Iteso tribe in Eastern Uganda and Western Kenya. Otinga trains village children and incorporates them into Bukedea Jazz Band. Some of the band members go on to achieve solo success, improving their livelihood through the training and experience they received from Otinga. While mainstream and commercial success has eluded the musicians of Teso and focused primarily on musicians from the dominant tribe, the Baganda, the Iteso people have a rich and diverse musical and cultural heritage that radiates a powerful and uplifting message to those fortunate enough to be exposed to it. All Teso music contains messages and lessons about life. Historically, music was a powerful tool used to teach the youth about life and culture. Once a large and powerful tribe (the second-largest in Uganda), war ravaged the Iteso people in the late 80s and early 90s, leaving them destitute and vulnerable to subjugation of surrounding tribes. Despite this, the Iteso remain warm, intelligent, humble, happy and grateful. These videos only begin to tell their story. Emong Johnson Otinga is a primary school teacher in the Bukedea District of Uganda.

[@okisimolydia2825]

Mzeei Otinga has a talent naturally born, i will nt get tired of watchg his muzic.

[@betbit3031]

Am just here shecking from my bed wow nice sounds

[@betbit3031]

Wow so lovely

[@betbit3031]

The music instrumentals are just lit I love that

[@senosamuel5707]

the tradition continues otinga rock them rely unity

[@ogorcalvin1065]

I have liked teso music mostly from Johnson Emong otinga

[@brianleekuhl]

@Itesoluokumi
As far as videos go...I have a couple more, but they are incomplete. I will probably upload them at some point. I have all of his music, which could eventually be uploaded if I create a basic video. Otherwise, I will likely record more performances next summer as I will be going to see him in Bukedea. I agree...the man is tremendous and the music must be promoted. Just wish I had more resources to do it.

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Drop them

[@brianleekuhl]

The real party begins at 4:30.

[@ogwapitflorence6857]

I still don't understand why iteso run away from their traditions and borrow other cultures where you are being enslaved......the say wise men came from East.! Perhaps you lack common sense. Why are you not supporting your customes?....
Thanks Johnson for.......