Janzi Band

Janzi Band
Background information
OriginKampala, Uganda
Genres
InstrumentsJanzi, Akogo, Adungu, Endongo, Endigidi, Amadinda, Engoma, Mbira and percussions
Years active2009–present
LabelJanzi Music
MembersSsewa 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)
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.