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Female musicians celebrate women gains with concerts
Singer, and songwriter Mayonde performing with the African Women's Orchestra during the International Women's Day Concert by the African Women's Orchestra on March 7, 2023, at the Movenpick Hotel in Nairobi. PHOTO | POOL
“There is a very beautiful feeling playing in an orchestra that consists of only women musicians,” says Ugandan trumpet player Elle Uwase. “I can’t explain what exactly, but it is a special feeling.”
The musician was describing the emotions of her second chance playing as a visiting artist with the African Women’s Orchestra during two concerts in Nairobi this week to celebrate International Women’s Day.
