The Witness — The Batwa Dancers

Region

Uganda

Researcher

Project

Protecting the endangered music of Uganda’s Batwa tribe

Source

Peal Rhythm Foundation

Formats

Archive of the future

Dance

Field research

Music

Performance

Disciplines

Deep listening practices

Ethnomusicology

Field recording

Poetry, myths and legends

Themes

Human footprint

More-than-humans

Wisdom Keepers

The Batwa enjoy singing, dancing and merry making

After gathering fruits or hunting, they would make music, sing and dance. It is their way of staying connected.