About me
Sarah Ndagire
Cultural practioner sharing African culture through performances, recordings, collaborations, stories and workshops.
“My roots, My source”
Born in Uganda (East Africa), UK based Sarah Ndagire is a singer-songwriter who continues to share the culture of her homeland, ‘the pearl of Africa.’ through music. Watching and listening the energetic Sarah Ndagire is like taking the most relaxing trip across Africa without a visa. She brings out the true soul of an African, the Joy, Sorrow, pain, determination, intelligence and perseverance. She has built an impressive repertoire made up of the most rare, unique and varied Ugandan rhythms and instruments that hitherto were played in isolation by different tribal musicians.
“Her music which combines Western influences with those of her homeland has won her a loyal audience abroad, Alice Muthengi,” BBC network Africa. Following in the footsteps of internationally famous artists such as Miriam Makeba, Angelique Kidjo and Mory Kanté she continues collaborate with musicians from around the world, combining the Ugandan folk music styles with different musical styles of the world and the result has been an interesting contemporary world sound.
She has a love for the oldies and has developed a program she calls “ZIlizopendwa,” an interactive journey back memory lane and people get to experience music from the 70, 80 and 90’s. We all know the power of an old song. It triggers vivid memories that seem to
transport us back in time and space, to the happy times that bring joy. We get to remember the people, seasons, and locations when we hear a familiar song. She has an extensive library and tailor made . It features her singing some of these golden oldies as well as some of her original music. She has a lot of experience and a very big library of yesterday’s hits that will surely get every one involved.
For bookings and inquiries contact: ndagires2001@yahoo.com
Phone: +44 (0)7462548526