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Entertainment at Ttabamiruka '10 will be provided by the following:
Touch & Soul Band
 Touch & Soul started early in 2010, after a few years of unofficial collaboration between three former members Afrigo Band, son of Buganda’s music legend Elly Wamala, and other professional musician. In April 2010, after a few years of working together, they instantly became the top Baganda band in America.
The highly talented and versatile Touch & Soul can play world-class Ssemadongo, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Sokous, and other styles. However, when it comes to Ssemadongo, you will swear that Afrigo itself is in the building. That is why they attracted the attention of the Governor of Massachusetts, who has hired them to play at a major fundraiser on August 28, 2010.
The all-youthful members of the Boston based Touch & Soul have a combined professional performance experience of nearly 50 years – evidence that they all got into music very young. Individually, Touch & Soul members have worked as curtain raisers or back-up artists at concerts by international performers including Lucky Dube, Shaggy, Third World, Yondo Sister, just to mention but a few. They have also provided band music for top Baganda artists such as Chameleon, Bebe Cool, Irene Namubiru, Ragga Dee and many others.
The members of the amazing new and hot Touch & Soul include:
- Julius Juuko - Omwana wa Afrigo
- Robert Ssimbwa
- Spurgeon Wamala - Mutabani wa Elly
- Duch Ziwa - Omugoma
- Jackie T
- Robert Hoar - Kasirivu Omuzungu
Touch & Soul will rock you with Afrigo classics like Ssemadongo, Omutanda Gyaali and Bwosika Ekitajja, not to mention Ssemakula's Njagala Nyimbire Omutanda. If you love Afrigo, you will certainly fall in love with Touch & Soul.
DJ Jaymo Kasenge
DJ Jaymo Kasenge has been in the industry for over 10 years. He has played at the following events:
- Ttabamiruka 2008 Conference in New Jersey
- All Boston Boat Cruises
- All Bajulizi celebrations in Boston except this year (2010) only
- UNAA convention in Boston in 2003 and in Minesotta in 2005
He moves all audiences with his incredible disc music mixes and recently he has been in Jamaica playing music...
Ricknelly
 Introduction: 26yrs old Ricknelly is a Ugandan-born US citizen who lives in California, USA. He is the 4th child of Mr. and Mrs Muwanga and has 2 brothers and 6 sisters.
Education: Primary education was at Kimaanya primary school in Masaka. Transferred to Kako SS, also in Masaka, for O' level. Was one of the top 5students in Kako SS. Then transferred to Kibuli SS for A' level. Finally, to Kyambogo University, on government sponsorship, majoring in Information technology and computing. After moving to California, Ricknelly joined California State University Los Angeles.
Music Background: Started engaging in music related activities while still in primary school. Was the best instrument player in Rakai district at the age of 8. Was the best male performer in traditional dance at Kako SS. Best male performer in creative dance in Kibuli SS. Started writing music in A' level and recorded first album at the university. First Song off the album was Kanabutono, and the album was titled, Kanabutono, which had 8songs. The songs included, Kanabutono, Kati Omusuddewo, Kiri ku University, Olive, Rose, Andesseewo and Nga Ntambudde. Some of the songs were recorded by Menton Krono at No End Studio, and the rest by Mugerwa Jude at Lutheran studios. The Album was completed in 2003. Songs received airplay on radio stations and WBS, which was, probably, the only TV station at the time. Owns a studio at home, and is currently finalizing a new album titled Abaganda Mwena. The album includes songs like, Abaganda Mwena, Ffe Tetulina Musango, Nkumi Bbiri Kumi Nagumu, Buli Muganda Wali Asituke, Baby Ngenda, and DJ. Most of these songs are personal and "tell exactly how I feel". Most of them talk about the horrible situations that our beloved country, Uganda, has had to go through and hold, every one of those involved, accountable.
About Music: Ricknelly says, “For me, it started as a hobby, but got personal, where I use it as a vent to verbalize feelings. I use it as a way to create awareness and put light to issues that almost no one else can risk their life discussing, because of fear of how those in power may react. I did and will stand by what I believe in. When liberty is at jeopardy, I will always do what is right. I will put my life on the line just to see the corrupt and dictators brought to justice. Awangaale Ayi Ssabasajja!.
Click the links below to view some of my videos:
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