Ssewa Ssewa
Ssewa Ssewa | |
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| Birth name | James Ssewakiryanga |
| Also known as | James Ssewa |
| Born | 25 June 1987 Kampala, Uganda |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, Instrumentalist, Music entrepreneur |
| Instrument(s) | Janzi, Akogo, Adungu, Endongo, Endigidi, Amadinda, Engoma, Mbira and percussions |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Janzi Music |
| Website | www.janzimusic.com |
James Ssewakiryanga Junior,[1] professionally known as Ssewa Ssewa,[2] is a Ugandan live performing musician, multi – instrumentalist, founder of Janzi Band and inventor of Janzi, a musical instrument.
Career
Ssewa Ssewa started doing music professionally in 2000. He co-founded Janzi Band[3] along with his friends in 2009 and has been the director since then. He has performed on many stages both in Uganda and abroad and working with so many musicians including and not limited to Quela Band,[4] Navio, A Pass, Isaiah Katumwa, Suzan Kerunen, Mame Ndiak, Giovanni Kiyingi and legendary Hugh Masekela. Ssewa Ssewa, just like his band Janzi Band, has majorly performed his music live. In his career, Ssewa plays a multitude of instruments and is a professional percussionist.[5]
James Ssewa was one of the main performers at World Music Day in Uganda in June 2017 alongside Apio Moro, Haka Mukiga, Mame Ndiak, Jackie Akello and so many others. He performed together with Giovanni Kiyingi, a fellow multi-instrumentalist.[6]
Janzi (Instrument)
See main article on Janzi (Musical Instrument)
The Janzi is a string instrument invented by Ssewa Ssewa. The instrument has been major on all Janzi Band and Ssewa’s setups since its inception. The Janzi is a re-modified Adungu, but the Janzi is a different instrument in terms of how it is tuned, played and its whole set-up.
Discography
Ssewa Ssewa has worked with Janzi Band since its inception and has also worked on his solo projects.
Albums
- 2017 - Down in Uganda
- 2018 - Tuwaye
Songs
- Nsangi (feat. Pages)[7]
- Akabengeya (feat. Abraham Sekasi)
- Africa
- Hybrid
- At Thirty
- Down in Uganda (feat. MoRoots)
- Bajajja
- Journey
See also
References
- ^ "Ugandan artist Ssewakiryanga's musical journey with Janzi Band". Music in Africa.
- ^ "About Ssewa Ssewa". Janzi Music.
- ^ "Ssewakiryanga's musical journey with Janzi Band". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "Qwela live in concert "Rhythm & life"". Music in Uganda.
- ^ "A Look At James Ssewa's Favourite Gadgets". Chano 8. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Fête de la Musique 2017 Closes With Massive Main Concert". The Tower Post. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
- ^ "Ssewa Ssewa music". Janzi Music.
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