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TICKETS & INFO: https://theglobenewcastle.bar/product/rapasa-nyatrapasa-otieno/Rapasa is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music educator and contemporary dancer. He is an advocate of traditional music. While playing several indigenous instruments to East Africa, Rapasa’s principal instrument is Nyatiti, an eight-string lyre. It has travelled along the Nile with the Lüo community who plays it and whose people have now settled along the shores of Nam Lolwe (Lake Victoria) where Rapasa is from. Through its storytelling, his music gives an insight into our ancestor’s wisdom.
Rapasa is very focused on this heritage. He has in depth knowledge and understanding of traditional music particularly from the Lüo customs. Yet he has researched Nyatiti music in such a way that he is able to place it in the context of today’s music landscape. He is currently taking part in Sage Gateshead Artist in Residence where he can further explore linking traditional to contemporary Nyatiti music.
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