Yawe’s ‘Onoba’ prompts you to rewind
Oct 18, 2007
YOU probably know Eddy Yawe. He is Bobi Wine’s elder brother who owns Dream Studios in Kamwokya. <br>The studio, one of the best high-tech hit factories in East Africa, has since become a one-stop music factory for established artistes and an incubator for up-and-coming artistes.
By Joseph Batte
YOU probably know Eddy Yawe. He is Bobi Wine’s elder brother who owns Dream Studios in Kamwokya.
The studio, one of the best high-tech hit factories in East Africa, has since become a one-stop music factory for established artistes and an incubator for up-and-coming artistes.
But you have probably not heard of Eddy Yawe the artiste, songwriter and singer who is endowed with one of the most distinctive and passionate voices on the local music scene. His latest CD Kati Onoba attests to that fact.
All the eight tracks; Kati Onoba, 'Maria, Nafunye Omwana, Irene, Media, Embeerayo, Siyenze and Anuirideyo instantly command attention with a bright blend of talent, emotion and vocal prowess that can disarm even the most resistant first-time listeners.
Also, how can you resist getting caught up in his artistry when the CD has so many hooks and offers in more than one style of music?
The only track that seems to drag the album through mud and sounds out of place is the R‘n’B flavoured Irene.
Although all the tracks on the album showcase the perfect matrimony between his vocals, songwriting and production, Kati Onoba is the stand-out track because it is hauntingly melodic.
This song echoes many of the fears and concerns that men have about getting into a relationship with ‘Miss Wrong’ — those sulky types that threaten to pack their bags just because you forgot to return their calls!
Kati Onoba is the kind that will prompt you to reach out for the rewind button. You cannot get it out of the head because all through, it showcases superb not-so-frenetic guitar playing, which is accentuated by pleasant chords and memorable melodies that showcase Yawe’s dreamy Congolese-like vocals.
To the veteran music fan’s ear, Kati Onoba embodies all of the reminiscent qualities and soulful characteristics that define vintage Afro-Pop music of the 1970s: calm, heart-felt vocals accessible lyrics; great performances; and organic music production.
It is the kind of album that you simply will enjoy listening to regardless of your tastes and a commercial gem that dutifully and beautifully serves its purpose-unlock the door to more opportunities for Yawe.
YOU probably know Eddy Yawe. He is Bobi Wine’s elder brother who owns Dream Studios in Kamwokya.
The studio, one of the best high-tech hit factories in East Africa, has since become a one-stop music factory for established artistes and an incubator for up-and-coming artistes.
But you have probably not heard of Eddy Yawe the artiste, songwriter and singer who is endowed with one of the most distinctive and passionate voices on the local music scene. His latest CD Kati Onoba attests to that fact.
All the eight tracks; Kati Onoba, 'Maria, Nafunye Omwana, Irene, Media, Embeerayo, Siyenze and Anuirideyo instantly command attention with a bright blend of talent, emotion and vocal prowess that can disarm even the most resistant first-time listeners.
Also, how can you resist getting caught up in his artistry when the CD has so many hooks and offers in more than one style of music?
The only track that seems to drag the album through mud and sounds out of place is the R‘n’B flavoured Irene.
Although all the tracks on the album showcase the perfect matrimony between his vocals, songwriting and production, Kati Onoba is the stand-out track because it is hauntingly melodic.
This song echoes many of the fears and concerns that men have about getting into a relationship with ‘Miss Wrong’ — those sulky types that threaten to pack their bags just because you forgot to return their calls!
Kati Onoba is the kind that will prompt you to reach out for the rewind button. You cannot get it out of the head because all through, it showcases superb not-so-frenetic guitar playing, which is accentuated by pleasant chords and memorable melodies that showcase Yawe’s dreamy Congolese-like vocals.
To the veteran music fan’s ear, Kati Onoba embodies all of the reminiscent qualities and soulful characteristics that define vintage Afro-Pop music of the 1970s: calm, heart-felt vocals accessible lyrics; great performances; and organic music production.
It is the kind of album that you simply will enjoy listening to regardless of your tastes and a commercial gem that dutifully and beautifully serves its purpose-unlock the door to more opportunities for Yawe.