Kyekyeku is described by CNN AFRICA VOICES as a ‘Wizard of the Guitar’. A Ghanaian musician whose acoustic and electric guitars sounds, intricate percussive groove and lush horns defines a style that carries a distinctive Ghanaian sound and image locked between folk and a throbbing urban highlife beat. 
Kyekyeku is seen as a new generation of young lively Ghanaian musicians that is combining musical traditions from roots PALMWINE (a style of Ghanaian folk) HIGHLIFE and AFROBEAT; performing live in new and exciting sounds.

Born Denis Inyani Kuta in a small town called Eldoret to Ernest Kuta Oyando and Horita Oyiela both singers,Inyani started singing at a tender age of 6 in a school choir where his talent as a singer was evident,He was given leading roles as a lead singer for his natural singing talent.While at school they,formed an accapella band called Emmanuels Clan, Now Yunasi,“the band released two albums Nang'i Amana, My Land My Life”in 2002, and “Nairobi, The Sounds of Sesube” launched in 2007.
		Yunasi was announced the prize-winners at the prestigious US International Songwriting Contest for the song JI OPOGORE (The Difference of People) obtaining third-place in the World Music category out of 16,000 entries from all over the world.
		They also won the 2004 Kisima Award for best afro-fusion band in Kenya and were nominated for an all-African Kora award in South Africa in 2003.Inyani,sings in Swahili, English and Luhya.
		'Since 2001 Inyani performed alot with yunasi in Kenya, France, Afro Festival in Wurzburg Germany,Belgium, Mayotte,Horn fest in Djibouti, Sauti Za Busara Swahili Music Festival in Zanzibar,Their vocal harmonies, soulful and contemplative pumping explosive rythms guaranteed satisfaction to those who enjoyed listening and dancing,The band became famous for tunes like Ji opogore and Usilewe,With the help of the French Cultural Center Director Gerard Saby in Nairobi,the band started touring around Africa and Europe,They also collaborated with  French singer, Nicoletta to perform concerts in Nairobi and Paris. Roland Campenhout in the album atomic power which won the best folk album in the 2006 Belgian ZAMU Awards. This was preceded by joint concerts in Nairobi and Belgium
		He also toured with kenyan singer Suzana Owiyo playing at various festival,the World Trade Expo in Japan, Zanzibar International Film Festival,The annual Corporate Council on Africa Summit in Baltimore, Maryland USA ,Kenyan week at the French Cultural Center Alliance Paris,.He also played with the jazz band Outside In from Switzeland,,Natalie Warren of the Soul Force Project,the late kenyan jazz singer Achieng Abura,
		Inyani moved to europe where he is now based,He formed a band called Shakatribe which became a big success on the famous island of Ibiza in Spain,The band was know for its energetic live performances which led to playing at various festivals in Ibiza,Madrid,Barcelona,Austria along side reggae and skar greats, Skatalites,Manu Chao,John Holt,etc,Inyani was also invited to help create a band for refugees to help in creating awareness on the inhuman living conditions of refugees 
		in Holland where they played along side Alpha Blondy,Salif Keita,the band managed to help improve the living conditions of the asylum seekers in Holland. He later moved back to Ibiza where he embarked on a new musical journey , he met a friend and recorded the album Ingoma NaLengoMúsico/band which saw them sign a record deal with german record label Ozella Music. The band won the Acoustic Indie Award for best Cd 2016 with the album Ingoma.
		Inyani has embarked on a solo career where he is Auto producing his first album entitled Hold on to your dream,The album is due for release before the end of 2017.

Ssewa Ssewa & Giovanni –Putting Traditional Folk music and Instrumentals on the map

Two of Uganda’s folk & multi- instrumentalist Ssewa Ssewa and Giovanni unique sound is defined by rich instrumental textures and rhythmic influences from Uganda, Africa and beyond. Innovative and all-rounded artists the two have since the start of 2017 joined their efforts to promote folk music and traditional instruments on the world through collaboration and mentoring up and coming artists. 

Since coming together, Kiyingi and Ssewa have gone on to make appearances at intimate  and large events such as Blankets & Wine, DoaDoa Performing Arts Market and Sofar Sounds in Uganda, worked on collaborations with other up and coming acts such as Samuel Nalangira. The two acts bring together a wealth of knowledge having worked in the industry independently and are currently working on their first album Tuwaye which they expect to be out later this year. 

Ssewa is the Founder of Janzi Band who also designs instruments and mentors young artists. His music is a cross-cultural marriage between Uganda and the World, which seeks to reassert Ugandan traditions while modernizing and interweaving them with Folk, World, Soul, Jazz and other international genres to renew the spirit within his indigenous culture.

Born in a musical family, Ssewa Ssewa began his artistic journey as a baby. He has toured the world sharing pieces of his soulful and world music. Through performing Ugandan and World Music, Ssewa Ssewa is privileged to have entertained audiences at home and abroad.
Ssewa’s performances feature an array of instruments, including: the Janzi, (an instruments he designed); Endongo (Bow Lyre), Adungu (Ugandan Harp), Endigidi (Tube Fiddle), Akogo ( Thumbpiano), Amadinda (Xylophones), and Engoma (Ugandan traditional drums).
 
On the other hand having ventured into music while at Makerere University, Kiyingi’s music is informed by the culture of his people and is a medium to tell the new generation about the country’s rich cultural history. He plays indigenous instruments like Tube fiddle (Endingidi), Thumb Piano (Akogo), African harp (Adungu) and Traditional flute (Endere) etc. To date, Kiyingi has released three albums, Amakondere is his latest album released in 2016. 

Together, Ssewa and Kiyingi have their eyes focused on promoting their cultural heritage and to continue telling stories that inspire, educate and entertain. They are now looking to collaborate with other acts beyond the Ugandan borders and conquer new musical stages across the world

Papi OdeQ is the lead-singer/band leader of TAMASHA BEATS, a band he initially founded as an Acapella band but now incorporates instruments playing unit. 
Papi's not only a Singer & a Songwriter, but also an actor & Script-Writer. 
Papi OdeQ's music is greatly influenced by Benga, Rumba, and Traditional Kenyan Folk Music. He sings in several ethnic dialects of Kenya, but also in English & Swahili. He is also part of the music collective SOKO HURU MUSIC which he co-established with Ricky Nanjero (Renowned Afro-Jazz Bassist) and John Were (Experienced Lead Guitarist), and through which they intend to pursue their shared love and appreciation for Benga Music.

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