A small circle on the lawn as the sun sets behind Muyenga. No microphones, no stage. Just strings, voices and a short story before each song.
Muyenga · Saturday 31 October 2026
Adungu Strings at Dusk
An unamplified set of adungu harp songs from the West Nile, played as the light goes down over the hill.
Afterglow: Grounded & CenteredIndigenous CraftSonic Storytelling
Hosted by Joel Ssekandi, Barkcloth artisan
The Curator’s Endorsement
“The most honest listening room in the city this month. Joel lets the strings carry the evening without a single amplifier.”
The Tokutana Curatorial Board
The Intentionality Pledge
Every host answers these before a gathering is published, and is held to them afterwards.
Why it exists
Adungu music is usually heard at weddings, over the noise. Here it is the whole point of the evening.
The ritual
- Sit on the grass in a circle
- No phones raised during songs
- Clap only at the end of the set
The afterglow
On the ride home, you should feel Grounded & Centered.
How the host measures success
Guests leave able to name the story behind one song.
The vibe
Four dimensions, set by the host and checked by our curators.
Intimacy70
Large gatheringSecret room
Energy25
Ambient, meditativeHigh-octane
Culture & heritage95
ContemporaryDeep roots
Gastronomy15
No food focusCulinary centrepiece
Your host
Joel Ssekandi
Barkcloth artisan
Good StandingJoel is a fourth-generation barkcloth maker from Masaka who now runs a working studio in Kampala's Industrial Area.
Your vibe match
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When
Saturday 31 October 2026
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where
Hilltop Lawn
Tank Hill Road, Muyenga
Boda drop-off at the Tank Hill water tower
Guests
40 at most
Admission
UGX 40,000
Before you come
Arrive ten minutes early. Come as you are; the host will walk you through the ground rules at the start.
Reservations open soon.