Watoto Children's Choir
| Watoto Children's Choir | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Uganda |
| Instruments | Drums, a cappella singing |
| Years active | 32 |
| Website | watoto.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| djembe | |
Watoto Children's Choir is a group of African children choirs based in Kampala, Uganda, at Watoto Church (formerly Kampala Pentecostal Church or KPC). Each is composed of about twenty-two children from Uganda.
Watoto means "Children" in Swahili language. The choir is made up of children who have lost one or both parents to the AIDS epidemic or to war.[1] The choir has toured Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Israel, The Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States with a team of Ugandan adults.
Their performances are a blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music and ethnic dance. They have released several albums including Mambo Sawa and Beautiful Africa. Their unique ministry also comprises Watoto Child Care Ministries, three babies homes, three primary schools, a high school and a vocational school.