Stream An Exclusive Mixtape From Uganda's Newest Music Festival
DJ Zhao shares an exclusive mixtape ahead of the inaugural Nyege Nyege Festival in Jinja, Uganda.
<p>This weekend, Uganda's newest festival will debut with three days of music, visual and performance art, food and film in Jinja. Organized by the Kampala-based <strong>Boutique Foundation</strong>, the inaugural <strong><a href="http://nyegenyege.com/" target="_blank">Nyege Nyege International Music Festival</a></strong> will bring together over <a href="http://nyegenyege.com/line-up/" target="_blank">30 different acts</a> to Uganda's source of the Nile, including Ghanaian rap duo <strong><a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/tag/fokn-bois/" target="_blank">FOKN Bois</a></strong>, Just A Band's <strong><a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/tag/blinky-bill/" target="_blank">Blinky Bill</a></strong>, Lisbon's <strong><a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/tag/dj-marfox/" target="_blank">DJ Marfox</a></strong>, Burkinabé rapper <strong><a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/tag/art-melody/" target="_blank">Art Melody</a></strong>, Akwaaba Music founder <strong><a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/news/african-music-bbrave-earbuds-mixtape/" target="_blank">BBRAVE</a></strong>, Brussels-based producer/DJ <strong><a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/news/afrobeats-max-le-daron-ting-mixtape/" target="_blank">Max Le Daron</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/news/audio-punk-in-africa-mixtape-by-dj-zhao/" target="_blank">DJ Zhao and the Ngoma Sound System</a> </strong>and Kampala's <strong><a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/news/santuri-safari-east-african-dj-collective-uganda-exclusives/" target="_blank">DJ Rachael</a></strong>). Cult Ugandan film producers <strong><a href="http://watch.wakaliwood.com/" target="_blank">Wakaliwood</a></strong> will be on the ground shooting a vampire epic featuring festival-goers.</p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><p>Below, we premiere an exclusive Nyege Nyege mixtape by DJ Zhao. "The infinite and timeless rhythmelodic traditions from the motherland and its myriad mutations around the globe, and their sometimes difficult to perceive but indivisible connection," the Beijing-born, Berlin-based DJ says about his inspiration for the mix. "It is my duty as rhythm ambassador to reveal the truth about these connections between ancient and future, between the so-called 'East' and so-called 'West', in a visceral way on the dance floor; and it is what i have tried to do with this mix."</p><p><em>Nyege Nyege takes place Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18, in Jinja, Uganda. Find out more information by heading to the festival's <a href="http://nyegenyege.com/" target="_blank">official website</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NyegeNyegeFestival" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. </em></p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/228503693&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe></p><p><strong>DJ Zhao's Nyege Nyege Official Mix Tracklist</strong></p><p>01 Nilotika Cultural Ensemble - Song 1 (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p>02 Gerjke - Lothario Steeze</p><p>03 Melé - Latifah</p><p>04 Disco Vumbi – Ukuti (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script></p><p>05 Dj Rum - DAM (Accord Remix)</p><p>06 Nilotika Cultural Ensemble - Tugifa 2 (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p>07 Disco Vumbi - Rasta Farai (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p>08 Dj Eddy Favelado - Afrobeat 195</p><p>09 Bekzin Terris – Ubizo Iwabamhiophe (Forever)</p><p>10 Sylvere - No Drumstick Please</p><p>11 Dj Rams - Suave Kuhouse 2009</p><p>12 Black Motion - Talking Drums</p><p>13 A-City Boys - Induku (Remake)</p><p>14 DjTaj ft. Sliick & Lil E - BBE Challenge Team Taj</p><p>15 Disco Vumbi – Train (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p>16 Wildlife! - Work It</p><p>17 Disco Vumbi - Didi @ Night (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p>18 Klipar - Shout (The Town Remix)</p><p>19 Paleman - Breezeldub</p><p>20 Cedaa - Nippon (Chaos In the CBD Remix)</p><p>21 Headhunter - Chasing Dragons</p><p>22 Cherry Coffee (Mike Q's Almighty Mix)</p><p>23 Nilotika Cultural Ensemble - Tugifa 2 (Reprise) (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p>24 Dj Eddy Favelado - Afrobeat 120</p><p>25 Zombie Disco Squad - The Cursed</p><p>26 Simon Divine - Ink Wash</p><p>27 Ogoya Nango - Ohangla II</p><p>28 MikeQ - The Master Blaster (Original Mix)</p><p>29 Disco Vumbi - Noisy Conversation (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p>30 Treasure Fingers &Basco - Names (Taste Tester Remix)</p><p>31 Makadem – Mganga Mkuu (nyegenyege tapes)</p><p>32 ELO & FOKN Bois - Aha AhafeatSena (URH Remix)</p><p>33 CYPHR - Girl Shake</p><p>34 Swordman ft. Big Youth - Life Ain't Easy (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p>35 SPMC - Declassified</p><p>36 Mungo’s Hifi - International Roots (Liquid Wicked Remix)</p><p>37 Mungo’s Hifi - International Roots Dub</p><p>38 Lady Slyke – Tupambana (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p>39 Taso - Bambamkilla</p><p>40 Ground Mass Music - Iyer - Syncopate</p><p>41 Johnny Loopz - Work That Shit (Juke Ellington Remix)</p><p>42 Sonido Berzerk - Coconut (El Barba Dub Remix)</p><p>43 Dj Slugo - Juke Me From The Back Low</p><p>44 Leatherface - Ghetto Boy</p><p>45 Addison Groove - Warped</p><p>46 The Riddlore - De La Ghetto (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p>47 Lebon ft Blessed San - We Never Give Up (Nyegenyege Tapes)</p><p><img type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xMDM5NTU3MS9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxODQ4MTU0MX0.QdRxx5_XawKUX-CnT_JuF3Ku73-o9fBLlBnA8AIWMzE/img.jpg?width=980" id="b61de" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7afc0ea2b8dfafd0fd1ed00577b246ca" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image"></p><p><em>Photo: <a href="http://www.nkproductions.org/" target="_blank">Nekane Ozamiz</a></em></p>
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