Janzi Band |
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| Origin | Kampala, Uganda |
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| Instruments | Janzi, Akogo, Adungu, Endongo, Endigidi, Amadinda, Engoma, Mbira and percussions |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Label | Janzi Music |
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| Members | Ssewa Ssewa - (Janzi Instrument)
- Hakim Kiwanuka - (Percussions)
- Emma Kitiibwa - (Keyboards)
- Desire Logo - (Bass Guitar)
- Serge Bahati - (Drums)
- Bonah Kikuru - (Guitar)
- Michael Noel - (Saxophone)
- Muchunguzi Alloysius a.k.a Zenji Blackman - (Vocalist)
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| Past members |
- Nkubehinda Israel - (Guitar)
- Jimmy Lubwama a.k.a (Pages) - Vocalist
- Abraham Ssembatya (Base Guitar)
- Augustine Mukisa (Drums)
- Mitchy Dalen (Vocalist)
- Abraham Ssekasi - (Percussions)
- Claudia Namazzi - (Vocalist)
- Brenda Birungi - (Vocalist)
- Michael Ssebulime - Guitarist
- Trevor Muhumuza - Keyboardist
- Kevin Sekasi - Drums
- Allan Okia - Base Guitarist
- Joewi - (Keyboards)
- Emma Emong - (Drums)
- Joseph Kizito - Saxophone
- Jemimah Sanyu - Vocalist
- Jackie Akello - Vocalist
- Jacinta
- Brian Gideon - (vocalist)
- Jackson Kirya - (Saxophone)
- Rose Nabiryo - (Vocalist)
- Steven Oundo - (Vocalist and guitarist)
- Joshua Maggwa - (Drummer)
- Hazel Granger - (Saxophone)
- Buko Bright - (Guitar)
- Claudia Namazzi - (Vocalist)
- Brenda Birungi - (Vocalist)
- Steven Kigozi - (Keyboard)
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Janzi, is a Ugandan afrobeat, fusion, contemporary and world music band formed on 27 August 2009 by Ssewa Ssewa. The band has a hybrid repertoire of music, including notable covers as well as an original ethno-pop discography. The band has worked alongside a number of Ugandan musicians.
They are known for the creation of a new Ugandan harp-like instrument, the Janzi.
Their first album, Eka (Home) was released in on i-Tunes in 2017.