By Our Reporter
American saxophonist Darren Rahn has arrived in the country ahead of the World Jazz Day concert slated for Tuesday, April 30 at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
The concert organised by our very own Isaiah Katumwa in conjunction with Johnnie Walker will also feature multiple Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo.
“I am excited to be here. I’ve been all over the world, but it’s my first time in Africa. Expect good groove and good music, music that will touch people’s hearts,” said Darren Rahn.
Rahn arrived one week ahead of the concert with gifted jazz producer Chris Lang and they will facilitate a three-day music workshop organised by Isaiah Katumwa.
The workshop which involves music lessons, a mentorship programme and donations of music instruments to young passionate talents will have Darren Rahn as a guest speaker and mentor for the youth.
The workshops begin on Wednesday through Friday at the Performing Arts Dept in Makerere University, Greenhill Academy and finally at the African Institute of Music in Lubowa.
Darren Rahn is a multi-talented artist, producer and engineer who has become urban jazz’s most sought out artist abroad. He boasts of over 25 #1 radio singles and multiple Grammy nominations over the past 11 years as an artist.
He will be sharing the stage with the iconic Angelique Kidjo and Isaiah Katumwa next Tuesday at the Kampala Serena Hotel.