Nouvelle sortie de la diva Rwandaise Cecile Kayirebwa - CORONA (Ijoro Ribara Uwariraye) - Chanson de sensibilisation sociale en temps de pandemie

En cohérence avec l'esthétique artistique et musicale sur laquelle elle a bâti sa réputation, l'auteur-compositeur-interprète légendaire a fait appel à d'autres talents artistiques pour produire le single CORONA (Ijoro Ribara Uwariraye), une riche tapisserie sonore de poésie traditionnelle Rwandaise, harmonies vocales sophistiquées mettant en vedette les jeunes sœurs jumelles Ange et Pamela que la chanteuse légendaire a mentoré depuis plusieurs années, une instrumentation traditionnelle légère mettant en vedette les sonoritées blues les plus anciennes et mystiques du folklore Rwandais, l'inanga joués par Deo Munyakazi.

L'illustration de la couverture est une contribution de l'artiste visuel le plus réputé du Rwanda, Epa Binamungu.

Conformément aux résultats de recherches scientifiques indiquant que l'art, la culture et la créativité sont des outils efficaces pour sensibiliser, influencer un comportement collectif positif et promouvoir la prévention contre la propagation du virus, la diva Rwandaise Cécile Kayirebwa ajoute sa voix et sa poésie à la conversation.

Les perturbations causées par COVID-19 dans notre vie quotidienne ne ralentissent pas et le Rwanda, comme le reste de la région de l'Afrique de l'Est, connaît une résurgence de nouveaux cas.

Alors que le taux de vaccination en Afrique est bien inférieur à celui du reste du monde, les mesures les plus élémentaires et les plus efficaces pour empêcher la propagation du virus sont notre responsabilite collective en adoptant la distanciation sociale, en maintenant un niveau d'hygiène élevé et en portant des masques.

Une peur, une pandémie, une menace de mort ! Alors oui, je chante en chassant Corona et en appelant mes frères, sœurs et enfants à ne rien négliger pour l'éviter. Cécile Kayirebwa

Des études publie par "National Librairy of Medecine" montrent que "l'examen des paroles de chansons peut toujours être utile pour comprendre les attitudes locales envers COVID-19, ainsi que les stratégies de promotion des comportements préventifs. Bien que des efforts multidimensionnels supplémentaires soient nécessaires pour sensibiliser le grand public à la pandémie de COVID-19."

Le single est maintenant disponible sur Amazon Music, Spotify et toutes les principales plateformes numériques. Cette sortie musicale deviendra le point de départ d'une conversation plus etendue sur le rôle positif que les artistes peuvent jouer dans pour promouvoir  l'hygiene de vie, santé mondiale et la lutte contre la pandémie.

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Cecile Kayirebwa release a new single: CORONA (Ijoro Ribara Uwariraye) - A Social Awareness Song Amidst Covid19

Consistent with the artistic and musical aesthetic she has built her reputation on, the legendary singer songwriter has called on other artistic talents to produce the single CORONA (Ijoro Ribara Uwariraye), a rich tapestry of traditional Kinyarwanda poetry, sophisticated vocal harmonies featuring the young twin sisters duet Ange and Pamela who the legendary singer has been mentoring for a few years, light traditional instrumentation featuring Rwanda's most ancient and mystical bluesy sounds - the Inanga - played by Deo Munyakazi.

The cover artwork is a contribution from Rwanda's premier visual artist Epa Binamungu.

In line with research findings stating that art, culture and creativity are effective tools to raise awareness, influence positive collective behavior and promoting prevention against the spread the Virus, Rwanda supreme vocalist Cecile Kayirebwa is adding her voice and her poetry to that conversation.

The disruption caused by COVID-19 in our everyday lives is not slowing down and Rwanda, like the rest of the East African region, is undergoing a resurgence of new cases.

While Africa vaccination rate is way below than the rest of the world, the most basic and effective measures to prevent to spread of the virus is our behavioral responsibility by practicing social distancing, maintaining high level of hygiene and wearing masks.

A fear, a pandemic, a death threat! So yes, I sing while chasing Corona and calling on my brothers, sisters and children to neglect nothing to avoid it. Cecile Kayirebwa

Studies published by the National Library Of Medecine shows that "examining song lyrics can still be useful in understanding local attitudes toward COVID-19, as well as strategies for promoting preventive behaviors. Although additional multidimensional efforts are needed to increase awareness among the general public about the COVID-19 pandemic."

The single is out now on Amazon Music, Spotify and all the main digital platforms and will become the starting point of a wider conversation about the positive role artists owes to play in global health and the fight against the pandemic.

CLICK HERE TO HER THE SONG

Kayirebwa's EASTER SUNDAY IGITARAMO - 21st April 2019 UBUMWE GRANDE HOTEL - Kigali

Au Rwanda, pendant quelques jours encore, Rwandan Traditional Cultural icon Cécile Kayirebwa a souhaité partager un moment special et intime avec des amis proches et amateurs de culture pour un Igitaramo, une occasion d'interagir en partageant des chansons, des récits et des témoignages.

In Rwanda, for a few more days, Mama Kayirebwa expressed her wishes to share a special moment with close friends and culture lovers during an intimate Igitaramo, an opportunity to interact by sharing songs, stories and testimonials.

Merci a Ubumwe Grande Hotel qui nous offre généreusement l'utilisation d'un espace privé pour l'occasion. Si vous êtes disponible ce dimanche et avez l’intention de nous honorer de votre présence, veuillez confirmer votre présence dès que possible pour que nous puissions planifier en conséquence.

Thanks to Ubumwe Grande Hotel who generously offered us the use of a private area for the occasion. If you are available this Sunday and intend to honour us with your presence, please confirm your attendance as soon as possible so that we can plan accordingly.

Email RSVP: ceka.i.rwanda@gmail.com Une contribution de 10 000 RWF couvrira les collations et un cocktail de bienvenue à votre arrivée. Un bar payant pour la consommation de boissons sera mis en place. Mobile Money fortement conseillé: +250 784 999 402

Email RSVP: ceka.i.rwanda@gmail.com
A contribution of RWF 10k will cover snacks and a welcoming cocktail at your arrival.
A cash bar for drinks consumption will be set up.
Mobile Money strongly advised:  +250 784 999 402

2nd April 2017 - 4th annual edition of INGANZO YA KAYIREBWA is back at Marriott Kigali.

Illustration by John Nyaga for the East African.

WHAT IS INGANZO YA KAYIREBWA?

Since its inception in 2012, the show has been staged at different locations towards the end of March. Last year it was held at Hotel des Mille Collines, while in 2015 the event went out of town, at Masaka Farm. In 2014, the 1st ever Inganzo Ya Kayirebwa was held at the AHAVA RIVER in Kicukiro.  

For a musician that is considered a custodian of Rwandan folk music and traditional values, Kayirebwa’s event is more than just music and a quick buck to be made from it. It’s about remembrance, healing and hope – a powerful symbol of transition to the commemoration period for the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

The event format is divided in multi parts: a multi media part with screening of rare and never seen contents, a musical performance by Kayirebwa, a transmission element as younger talents step on stage to interpret one of her songs and one original composition, and an interactive part as the singer shares stories, anecdotes and breakdown songs meaning as well as answer questions from the general public.

SOUND LIKE A VERY INTIMATE EXPERIENCE. WHERE WILL INGANZO YA KAYIREBWA 2017 BE TAKING PLACE?

HOW MUCH IS IT AND WHERE CAN I PURCHASE MY TICKETS?

IS HER MUSIC AVAILABLE ONLINE? 

Yes, you can find Cecile Kayirebwa on

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/cecile-kayirebwa/id163473856 

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2nzqBah

and 

YouTube: http://bit.ly/ceka2017

IT IS ALSO A FUND RAISER, WHO IS AND WHAT DOES CEKA I RWANDA DO?

The not for profit organisation aims to preserve and archive the cultural heritage of Rwanda through music, dance and poetry. An important work to be done as the new generation is increasingly influenced by global culture to the detriment of their own heritage and identity.

During the event at Marriott Hotel, Kayirebwa will be releasing three retrospective albums of songs she has arranged and sung to celebrate legendary Rwandan folk musicians, most of whom have since died. For this project, she partnered with producers from Rwanda. 

The triple CD release pays tribute to the work of singer-composers Celestin Rwirangira, Ladislas Twahirwa and also an album called Inwatwa, which is folk music performed by Batwa women still living in Kigali today.

There is a lot of very urgent artistic and academic work to be done for the preservation of Rwandan traditional culture such as the collection of data & knowledge, the transcript and translation of classic folk songs & pastoral poetry, the archiving, the restauration and digitization of old recordings as well as doing new recordings as professionally as possible etc... Also desire and ambition to create cultural spaces to learn, practice and perform regularly is a very urgent aspect of CEKA I RWANDA's work. Read more here

INDEED THIS IS A MAMMOTH YET IMPORTANT WORK. IT SEEMS LIKE A TIMELY REMINDER AS AS RWANDA ENTER INTO THE REMEMBRANCE PERIOD?

Yes, it is an opportunity for remembrance, healing and hope through culture, music and dance – a powerful and symbolic vehicle of transition towards the commemoration period for the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. 

Watch UBUTUMWA (The Message) - A powerful and emotional remembrance song composed 15 years ago by Mrs Kayirebwa. The song was held preciously for many years and only performed during the Icynamo period at many events organised by the Rwandan diaspora across Europe and America since. In 2014, she finally decided to recorded it and shoot a video to mark the 20th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against The Tutsi of Rwanda.

THANK YOU, SO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY!

CéKa i Rwanda n'iki?

CéKa i Rwanda n'iki?

Ni ishyirahamwe ridakurikirana inyungu (ASBL) ryashinzwe na Cécile Kayirebwa; akaba umuririmbyi, umuhimbyi, n'umwanditsi w'indirimbo z'ikinyarwanda, mu kinyarwanda, mu majwi no mu njyana bya kinyarwanda. Kayirebwa yashinze iri shyirahamwe muri 1996 mu Bubirigi.

Iri shyirahamwe rigamije iki?

Gutabara, gusigasiga, gusangira, gukwiza, kwigisha umuco w'ikinyarwanda, ukibiye mu ndirimbo, imbyino n'ibisigo bya kinyarwanda.

Impamvu yamuteye iki gitekerezo

Ikinyarwanda n'umuco byahuye n'ubukoloni, n'ibiva hirya no hino bishaka kuwangiza, kandi bigaragara muri byinshi.

Kera abahimbyi n'abaririmbyi n'abasizi n'abahamirizi bagiraga igihe bahabwaga n'ubutegetsi bw'icyo gihe bakajya mu "nganzo" kwiherera kugirango bafate umwanya wo gutekereza no guhimba nta kibahungabanya. Bakagemwurirwa, bagafatwa neza, igihe cyazagera bakanabihemberwa. Wari umurimo w'UBWENGE ugenewe kibika umuco wacu mu bwenge no kuwukwiza.

CéKa i Rwanda ibikora ite?

Yishakamo ibyo izi yahawe n'ababyeyi n'abakuru mu bwana. Yegera abahanga b'ubumenyi ubwa ari bwo bwose. Ishakashaka intore, ababyinyi n'abaririmbyi, bakigira ibintu hamwe, bakabitunganya mu majwi no mu byuma bifata amjwi n'amashusho. Bityo ikabika mu ma CD no mu ma video no mu nyandiko.

Akamaro

Iyo mirimo yose ya "CéKa i Rwanda" ikomeza umuco ikigisha abato n'abakuru, no mu mashuri yakwigisha abana, umuco ntuzacike kandi ntuzanduzwe n'ibiva mu yandi mahanga, ahubwo ikabikoresha ihitamo ibyiza byaho.

CéKa i Rwanda irakangurira umunyarwanda uwo ari we wese kwiyumvamo icyo gikorwa agahagurukira gufasha iri shyirahamwe gukora uwo murimo

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CEKA I RWANDA launch 1st ever crowdfunding grassroots campaign to safeguard Rwandan cultural heritage

Who is Ceka I Rwanda?

Ceka I Rwanda is a non-profit (non-profit) organization founded by iconic Rwandan traditional music artist Cécile Kayirebwa. Founded in Belgium in 1996, the organization aims to protect, preserve and transmit the rich Rwandan cultural heritage and its expression through music, poetry and dance in order to keep it alive.

Why should traditional Rwandan culture be preserved?

In Rwanda, it is not only globalization and modernity that play a role in endangering its cultural heritage, but also Rwandan history, from colonialism to war and genocide. When a nation loses its culture, it is like losing its sense of unity and sense of self as the famous historian Alexis Kagame wrote in 1969:

"A nation without intellectuals is a nation without a soul, a nation without guardians of traditions is a nation without personality of its own".

How does Ceka I Rwanda address the problem?

Ceka I Rwanda aims to collect cultural data from elders and traditional knowledge holders to collect and preserve traditional Rwandan music and poetry as well as dance. The intention is to work with seniors, historical knowledge holders, and other gifted people like musicians, composers and storytellers in the mission of preserving Rwandan culture now - for the future.

 What are the benefits for the Rwandan society?

Thanks to the work of Ceka I Rwanda, the traditional cultural treasures of Rwanda will be kept alive, digitized and adapted for consumption in the new digital era. This will benefit all Rwandans who have access to it, this work promotes understanding and is also an opportunity to connect with their own traditional cultural past and use that as cultural capital in the future. It would also be a valuable material for research, history and education on Rwandan culture for Africans and the rest of the world. Moreover, it will benefit Rwandan understanding as a unified nation built on the basis of a deep and rich cultural heritage that is beyond our imagination.

 How to help make a difference?

Today, no Rwandan organization is working intentionally to preserve Rwandan traditional culture, especially with regard to music and it is essential for our society to gather and unite their efforts to this end today. The tangible commitment of Rwandan society will help ensure that the vision and mission of Ceka I Rwanda are implemented and the Rwandan culture is kept alive. You can also help by signing up and following our upcoming crowd funding campaign.

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Twitter @KAYIREBWA

Email ceka.i.rwanda@gmail.com

To Support CEKA I RWANDA asbl

via bank transfer: ACCOUNT: BE22 2100 5822 8647 // BIC: GEBABEBB