If you are to look at people doing these jazz music shows in Europe, they are not rich. It’s all about the technical ability of the performer and how good they are. With jazz, there is nothing like fireworks. One needs to pay attention to it and that’s all that matters. “Jazz is music, just like any other music. Thinking that jazz is genre for the old is indeed a misconception, according to Tshaka.
This can create a deeper understanding and connection for younger listeners.” I also recommend showcasing the cultural and historical signature of jazz and its impact on popular music today. Engaging young people in jazz education and offering opportunities to participate in performances can also build interest and appreciation. “This can be done through collaborations with the younger popular artistes from other genres, incorporating electronic elements and modern production techniques, and promoting the improvisational and creative aspects of jazz.
To make jazz music more appealing to the younger audiences, it’s important to highlight the connections to contemporary genres and emphasise its unique features. Music is a universal language that can and should be appreciated by everyone. While speaking to The Kampala Sun, Uganda’s jazz music pioneers, artistes and saxophonists shared their views about this misconception, reasons as to why jazz music reception hasn’t improved in Uganda and how its audience can be broadened. In Uganda, there is a misconception that jazz is a genre meant for the old, rich and braggart people. April 30 was the world’s largest celebration for jazz music declared in 2011 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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