Esther Nabatanzi is an impressive breakthrough Afro Soul Singer, who is scaling the musical heights at a speed that can be attributed to her amazing talent. Having been born into a musical family, and starting out singing in Sunday school, at the tender age of three, Nabatanzi is poised to conquer the world with her distinct sound and soulful melodies.
Over the weekend, we had a conversation with the very approachable Nabatanzi, who shared to us about her life and musical journey.
Before we get down to sharing about her life and work, her song ‘Malembe’ and its video can be watched here:
Monday Times: Tell us, when did you actually start singing?
Esther Nabatanzi: Singing runs through my family.As early as the age of three, I was already leading songs in Sunday school. My parents nurtured my talent, so I have been a singer all my life.
Monday Times: How do you describe the type of music you sing?
Esther Nabatanzi: I am an Afro Soul music singer.
Monday Times: Okay. So what are some of the songs you have released so far?
Esther Nabatanzi: I have so far released one album of 12 songs.The title of the album is ‘Malembe’ which was released on 01/07/2019 on cdbaby.com. It has the following songs, for its track listing:
1.Malembe
2.Mama
3.Nakupenda
4.I don’t wanna
5.Perfect
6.Nze wuwo
7.Bekyusa
8.Omukwano
9.Sweet love
10.I can’t let you go
11.Ndimu ekituffu
12. I won’t give up
One can also find the link to that album here: Malembe by Esther Nabatanzi
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/malembe/1469567383
Monday Times: Who do you believe, inspired you into music?
Esther Nabatanzi: My parents inspired me into music. They have nurtured me and encouraged my talent. My back group is church. At the age of 10 years, I trained a Sunday school choir which won the inter- church competition.
Monday Times: Great. So music definitely runs in your family. Who else sings within your family?
Esther Nabatanzi: My daddy Omutaka Grace Ssemakula Ndungwa is a singer.He used to sing in a band but he is also a good writer. He was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ngabo newspapers in the early 1990s, and a writer for Bukedde newspaper.
He is also the author of one of my favourite books called ‘Amazina ga Nakkwale’.I share the same gift of singing and writing with him.
Monday Times: This is impressive. So what message does your music carry?
Esther Nabatanzi: My music carries a message of love, challenges of life and lifting God.
Monday Times: Okay. When it comes to putting your music together, who writes your songs?
Esther Nabatanzi: I take from my daddy the gift of writing. I write my music with the help of my daddy who panel bits and contributes to my lyrics.
Monday Times: Do you play any instruments?
Esther Nabatanzi: I am learning to play a guitar. I hope to also learn how to play a Piano.
