Uganda’s celebrated saxophonist, Isaiah Katumwa, has scored a major international milestone after his latest single, New Days,debuted on the prestigious Billboard Smooth Jazz Airplay Chart, marking a defining moment not only in his career but also for Uganda’s jazz scene. According to emerging chart data and artist confirmations, New Days entered the Billboard Smooth Jazz […]
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Uganda’s king of Jazz, Isaiah Katumwa is wasting no time in spicing up 2026, musically we can reveal. After season of reflection, Katumwa one of Africa’s pioneering smooth jazz voices is back with a bang as he confirms upcoming of his new single titled ‘New Days’, a project that signals a continued creative phase spanning […]
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Kampala: An unforgettable night of music, elegance, and soul swept through the Kampala Serena Hotel as legendary saxophonists Kirk Whalum and Isaiah Katumwa headlined the inaugural dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sold-out concert brought together lovers of jazz, Ugandas cultural elite, and high-profile guests for an evening that […]
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As May 10th draws near, Kampala’s jazz lovers are polishing their playlists and pressing their best outfits for the dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival at Serena Hotel. It’s more than just a concert—it’s an experience that blends world-class sound, Ugandan soul, and serious style. This year, Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum leads the lineup, bringing […]
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By Helena Mayanja In Uganda’s dynamic and evolving cultural landscape, the creative economy is emerging as a vital driver of sustainable development. From music and fashion to film, art, and gastronomy, Uganda’s creative industries are demonstrating the potential to stimulate economic activity, create employment, and boost economic growth. dfcu Bank is proud to be at […]
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Kampala: For lovers of jazz, Tuesday evening was unforgettably magical. The night was tailor-made for fans of jazz and African music, the Isaiah Katumwa Concert provided a generous serving of both at Kampala Serena Hotel. The concert which is aligned to commemorate the International World Jazz Day had fans revel in style and glamour as […]
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For Isaiah Katumwa, talent and ambition evidently run through the family’s blood line. The jazz maestro can proudly say that he shared his genius genes down to his son, Mitchell Katumwa, who has shown an increasing interest in his father’s music career. The 16–year-old will be a part of his father’s production crew for […]
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Three–time Grammy Award Winner and singer, Angelique Kidjo has finally arrived in Kampala a day ahead of the International World Jazz Day concert slated for Tuesday, April 30. The much-admired music sensation was picked by jazz musician, Isaiah Katumwa, media and fans at the Entebbe International Airport last night with a day to spare for […]
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Kampala: The annual Isaiah Katumwaconcert this year is promising to be everything Ugandan music lovers ever wished for, with one of Africa’s finest, Angelique Kidjo confirmed to perform. Described by Times magazine as “Africa’s premier diva” Kidjo will headline the April 30, 2019 at Kampala Serena Hotel along with Darren Rahn. The concert will coincide with […]
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Hugh Ramopolo Masekela popularly known as Hugh Masekela is set to perform in Kampala this month. The South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and singer will be perform at a benefit concert towards Rotary Blood Bank (Mengo) on 26th February at Kampala Serena Hotel. He will perform alongside Uganda’s Jazz maestro Isaiah Katumwa. The veteran […]
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