By Our Reporter
Uganda’s Jazz maestro Isaiah Katumwa has announced his 2018 annual concert.
Addressing the media at a press conference held on Wednesday, he revealed that this year’s concert will be a tribute to the fallen South African Jazz legend Hugh Masekela, who passed away early this year.
“Owing to the great inspiration, friendship and mark he left in the world of jazz, I want to celebrate the life of my friend Hugh Masekela,” he said.
The concert which will be held on April 30 to coincide with the international Jazz day will be headlined by African Jazz icon Manu Dibango, who will be performing for the first time in Uganda.
“At this year’s concert I will be hosting Manu Dibango, a global icon of African Jazz,” he sated. “I think this is the right time to bring an artiste of his stature as we celebrate and remember Hugh Masekela.”
Manu is best known for having developed a unique music style fusing jazz, funk and traditional Cameroonian music. He has over 70 albums which he started recording as far back as 1968.
The concert will also feature Siphokazi, a famous South African vocalist best known for her versatile groovy, soulful, poignant lyrics and Afro-chic style.
The concert is sponsored by Johnnie Walker and will be held at the Kampala Serena Hotel. “It is our tradition as Johnnie Walker to celebrate rare and exceptional talent such as the duo of Isaiah Katumwa and Manu Dibango. We guarantee that this duo is a classic blend whose performance will be iconic and exceptional”, UBL Head of Whisky Portfolio, Annette Nakiyaga said.