Latest / Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Father Kabuye's Legacy in Liturgical Music | Uganda News
Father James Kabuye, beloved priest and composer of the Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, passed away at 92, leaving behind a six-decade musical legacy that transformed Catholic worship in Uganda. A seminarian by trade, he began composing liturgical music in the 1960s and later studied in Switzerland and the U.S., honing his craft at Marian College. Returning to Uganda, he championed African musical styles at Rubaga Cathedral, blending joy, solemnity, and prayer into his compositions. His work resonated nationally — including hymns sung at Pope John Paul II’s 1993 Mass and Pope Francis’ 2015 visit…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.