About this Event
Originally from eastern Uganda, Seby is a celebrated singer-songwriter and master of traditional instruments including the akogo, endongo, adungu and endingidi. Now based in London, he has performed at festivals including WOMAD and Latitude, earning acclaim for his joyful blend of traditional Ugandan music and contemporary songwriting.
Expect an intimate performance filled with rich storytelling, infectious rhythms and warm, soulful music from one of East Africa’s most captivating musical ambassadors.
GRUPO LOKITO
Since their formation in 2006, Grupo Lokito have toured the UK extensively delighting audiences with their unique style of music and high energy performance. Congolese frontmen Iddo Donnatella and Kas Kasongo’s glorious vocals float over the soaring guitars of Congolese guitar legend Kiamfu ‘Burkina Faso’ Kasongo and the rhythmic grooves of Kenyan rising star Shama Shah. These blend with the lilting keyboards of Sara McGuinness over the solid foundation of bassist Jimmy Martinez, Lilli Ahvenainen on Congas and Raphael Delfino on drums.
MARYAMA CHAM
Maryama Cham is a dynamic Gambian singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, and activist whose golden voice resonates across SeneGambia and beyond. Her music masterfully blends classic acoustic performance with traditional West African folklore, communicating powerful messages through the richness of her culture.
As Country Representative for the African Artist Peace Initiative and a UNODC Blue Hearts campaign advocate, Maryama is as committed to social change as she is to artistic excellence.
Event venue & nearby stays
Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom
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