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The group writes: \"We derive our name Milégé from the ankle rattle, a bell worn round the ankle to create rhythmic sounds that compliment dance performances. The rattle exists across the entire continent of Africa in different forms and in other parts of the world. Milégé is a symbol of unity, celebration and heritage. This album is very special to us, this will be our first album after nine years of the band's existence amidst countless hurdles. It is for this reason that we chose the album name Afwoyo which means thank you in Thuphadola, a luo dialect from the Japhadola tribe of Eastern Uganda. We are thankful for the love and support from all those who have believed in our sound and have waited patiently for this authentic piece of work. We hope that this music will bring healing, hope and inspiration to the world!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/files\/official_TRACK_LISTING_WITH_WORLD_0dc0c6c8-3485-4867-8aa8-a09c520223c1.png?v=1668436329\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1        Akaburwana    6:51\u003cbr\u003e2        Kankutwale    5:17\u003cbr\u003e3        Afwoyo    5:21\u003cbr\u003e4        Latin Kok Pi Ngo?    4:43\u003cbr\u003e5        Kuza Engo    5:11\u003cbr\u003e6        New Era    9:34\u003cbr\u003e7        Nankasa    6:26\u003cbr\u003e8        Akadema    6:14\u003cbr\u003e9        Weyo    3:49\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48852560773370,"sku":"NXW76108-2","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/files\/91RiBuDH8uL._SL1500.jpg?v=1778012674"},{"product_id":"authentic-light-orchestra-the-sky-is-cloudy","title":"Authentic Light Orchestra: The Sky is Cloudy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Authentic Light Orchestra was founded in 2009 by the Swiss multi-instrumentalist with Armenian roots, Valeri Tolstov. 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