Hi Everyone! Â I am late in doing this, but I’d like to post the fantastic music of Can Oniang on this site. Â When we were in Lokung in July, we recorded a dozen songs….take a listen. Â There is nothing in the world quite like it. Â There are several varieties of just 3 instruments, all handmade from nothing but tossed away metal and wood. Â The main instrument is a thumb piano, there is a drum or two, and the other a shaker rattle. Â Thank you to everyone in the group for making that a great day! Â I will post some videos later. Â Please comment if you like the music!
Can Oniang – Gwoke Ki Two Jonyo (Take Care of AIDS)
Can Oniang – Wan Lotino Acel (We Are One People)
Can Oniang – Wapwoyo America (Thank You America)
Can Oniang – Rwot Rubanga Mucweyo Wa (God Created Us)
Can Oniang – Oketo Gingi Ikom Mon (Stop Domestic Violence)
Can Oniang – Bolicub (Cashbox)
Can Oniang – Lok Pangom Oketo Wat (Land Conflicts)
Can Oniang – Odyena (My Friend)
Oh my God! Shawn, you have made my day. I just love the songs. They are the real Acholi traditional rhythms. They remind me of the land of Lokung where I used to spend days and weeks among the people and they would accommodate me in their huts.
God bless you.
Literally the coolest thing ever. Wow.
He has such an amazing sound! Is there any way to download these?
Yes, you can. Right click on the link and do “save target as…” or whatever similar option there is. Let me know if you have any trouble. Enjoy! -Shawn