Tracing the Sound of the Batwa

August 29th 2023
Video
Region
Uganda
Researcher
Source
Pearl Rhythm Foundation, Green Cane Innovations
Formats
Archive of the future
Conscious movement
Musical interpretation
Disciplines
Deep listening practices
Ethnomusicology
Field recording
Themes
Adaptation
Listening as activism
Human footprint

It's clear that the sound and music of the Batwa will soon change from what it was years ago

The Batwa are undergoing an inevitable evolution due to the environmental shift and constant interaction with their current host communities, as well as urbanization.

It is important to note that such changes have the capacity to produce an entirely new genre with contributions from other cultures and the influence of other factors such as technology. However, for future reference, the custodians of Batwa heritage, such as the older generation, should be documented and consulted for conservation and accuracy.