Bluegrass Ambassadors Academy - Joe Kahiri - (Uganda)

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This weeks guest: Joe Kahiri
Joe Kahiri is the founder, songwriter and leader of the Kampala, Uganda based band Qwela. He plays a multitude of instruments, ranging from guitar to more traditional east African strings.
VIDEO: • Mwana Wangye By Qwela
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Qwela is a lively and soulful Afrofusion Band from Uganda the East of Africa. Their music is a passionate blend of a Ugandan folk sound infused with flavors of Jazz, Reggae, Blues and even Rock sometimes. Their unique sound is derived from the amalgamation of different musical leanings of the different backgrounds of all the members against a tapestry of their African cultural background. Qwela’s music carries a message of love, hope and togetherness.
When it comes to discography, Qwela Band has recorded two albums i.e.; Kidepo and Afrotopia. Both have been well received with the singles Mama Tokaaba and Eija Nkutware receiving airplay on radio stations nationwide.
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