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Prior to [[Early independent Uganda|Uganda's independence]], three sub-committees were established to deal with Uganda’s [[national symbols]]. The sub-committee for the creation of a national anthem encouraged Ugandans to submit their proposals. |
Prior to [[Early independent Uganda|Uganda's independence]], three sub-committees were established to deal with Uganda’s [[national symbols]]. The sub-committee for the creation of a national anthem encouraged Ugandans to submit their proposals. |
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:''"The compositions had to be short, original, solemn, praising and looking forward to the future. They had to be harmonised in the usual four parts-soprano, alto, tenor and bass,"'' said Kakoma in an [http://newvision.co.ug/D/11/289/311412 interview]. |
:''"The compositions had to be short, original, solemn, praising and looking forward to the future. They had to be harmonised in the usual four parts-soprano, alto, tenor and bass,"'' said Kakoma in an [http://newvision.co.ug/D/11/289/311412 interview]. |
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In July 1962, the committee chose Kakoma's composition. It had taken him a day to compose the music and lyrics for Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty. |
In July 1962, the committee chose Kakoma's composition. It had taken him a day to compose the music and lyrics for Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://newvision.co.ug/D/11/289/311412 Article in New Vision] |
* [http://newvision.co.ug/D/11/289/311412 Article in New Vision] |
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* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1065000/audio/_1069166_uganda.ram Listen to "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty" (instrumental version)] on BBC [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/1069166.stm Uganda country profile] |
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1065000/audio/_1069166_uganda.ram Listen to "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty" (instrumental version)] on BBC [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/1069166.stm Uganda country profile] |
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Revision as of 06:44, 14 October 2017
George Wilberforce Kakoma (27 July 1923 – 8 April 2012) was a graduate of Trinity College of Music and Durham University who composed "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty", Uganda's national anthem.
Prior to Uganda's independence, three sub-committees were established to deal with Uganda’s national symbols. The sub-committee for the creation of a national anthem encouraged Ugandans to submit their proposals.
- "The compositions had to be short, original, solemn, praising and looking forward to the future. They had to be harmonised in the usual four parts-soprano, alto, tenor and bass," said Kakoma in an interview.
In July 1962, the committee chose Kakoma's composition. It had taken him a day to compose the music and lyrics for Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty.
Kakoma died on 8 April 2012 in Kampala's Kololo suburb, aged 89. He had been ill since February 2011.[1]
Publications
- George W. Kakoma, Songs from Buganda, Univ. of London Press, London 1969, ISBN 0-340-09438-9 has died on 4/8/2012
References
- ^ "Anthem composer George William Kakoma passes on". New Vision. 8 April 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2012.