Nyatiti NyaDala
Lüō roots with music!
East African Traditional Music For Wellbeing
Promoting better connectedness assisted with the sound from East African traditional music.
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Release and Relaxation sessions
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East African Music Workshops and performance
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Private tuitions and consultations
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Instrument making research
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Fostering the next generation of East African traditional players
Feel empowered, connect, respect and value our environment.
Nyatiti NyaDala is a place where the community, with the support of nyatiti music, can feel empowered, engage in dialogues, connect in a respectful space, and be mindful of our place in nature. It is a place where nyatiti music can breathe and regain its formal respect in the community while evolving with time and space.
With these values in mind, Nyatiti NyaDala is a platform of learning where people can interact and exchange their experience and culture. With you, we will explore the Lüō tradition as our main model and learn about the music traditionally played by its people and neighbouring communities. It gives the opportunities to question and be creative in order to grow together.
Community
Empowerment
Nyatiti
Nature
Respect
Connect
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The roots of nyatiti sound
Dala in Dholuo language is "Home"
The Lüō people are nilotes who can be traced back to Sudan and are thought to have travelled down the Nile river to settle in regions such as Western Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania around Nam Lolwe (Lake Victoria).
Though it has been observed that the place of the nyatiti has somehow changed over the years, it was central to this community. It used to be present for every important life events happening. The nyatiti music would bring people together to socialise, create a sense of belonging and give understanding of identity. Although the respect for this instrument has been eroded, a shift has also started to happen given the culture exchange over the past decades.
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Our Mission
At Nyatiti NyaDala we are looking to participate in rebuilding a more cohesive space with the power of music specifically of nyatiti music.
The gap between individuals is even greater than ever since the COVID 19 pandemic. Our social collective intelligence is at risk. As a social species it is crucial that we interact more with one another. We have also long set ourselves apart from the rest of nature. Nyatiti NyaDala is looking to integrate values in respect to our environment by questioning our place within it and show it the respect it deserves.
To do this, Nyatiti NyaDala is benefiting from nyatiti music. How can nyatiti music help? It has long been used in assisting with the mourning and cleansing processes. Moreover, pakruok, where the nyatiti players have poetic dialogues with their audience creates bond and contentment, it also empowers children as they participate in this practice and prepare them with essential social skills.
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Our research and development programs let us delve into our impact and interaction with our environment and community to create sustainable and unique instruments for education purpose.
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Using performances and workshops we are creating awareness about East African music, culture and traditions.
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With our relaxation programs we use sound any rhythm to clear mind and create new space and perspective.
To enable us to do this we need your participation and support which can go a long way. You can support by booking services such as workshops, classes or private tuition or donating to our Nyatiti NyaDala CIC account.
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Testimonial
“Some of our pupils ended the day with a special performance from Rapasa, a singer songwriter & great advocate of traditional music. He plays many East African indigenous instruments! Amazing sounds and experience." Albion Primary School
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