Giovanni Kiyingi
| Giovanni Kiyingi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Giovanni Kremer Kiyingi |
| Born | 3 June 1991 |
| Origin | Kampala, Uganda |
| Genres | World music, Afro Fusion, African folk music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Endingidi, Vocals, Adungu, Akogo, Madiinda, guitar, harmonica, flute, Djembe, Calabash, congas, maracas |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Associated acts | Mulatu Astatke, Milege, Joel Sebunjo, Suzan Kerunen, Afrigo Band, Haka Mukiga |
Giovanni Kremer Kiyingi is a Ugandan folk singer-songwriter and world music artist. He is known for his skills as a multi-instrumentalist who plays the local Ugandan fiddle (endingidi), akogo, adungu, guitar, harmonica, flute, djembe, calabash, congas, drums, maracas, and many others.[1][2] He was one of the Ugandan artists chosen to welcome Pope Francis to Uganda at Kololo on 27 November 2015.
His skill as a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and performer have won him invitations to perform at major music festivals and co-operative events both in Uganda and the rest of the world.[3]
Personal life
He is fond of African fashion styles, dressing in kangas and Kitenge.
Giovanni holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Makerere University. During his interview with Chimpreports, Kiyingi confirmed that he quit school for a year to concentrate on music.[4]
Discography
Albums
Amakondeere
- Released: 2016
- Format: CD
- Writer: Giovanni Kiyingi
- Bonus tracks: 2
- Singles: Amakondeere
Joy of an African (Esanyu ly'omufilika)
- Released: 2010
- Format: CD
- Writer: Giovanni Kiyingi
- Tracks: Joy of an African(Esanyu ly'omufilika), Ssegamwenge,Asante, Omwana W'afilika, Ekyaalo Mpala, Ekibbobo, Kanyimbe, Omukisa Omulala, Omumuli, Naasiwa Mukange
- Bonus tracks: 2
- Singles: Joy of an African(Esanyu ly'omufilika), Omwana W'afilika
Live performances
Kiyingi has performed at large music festivals across Africa and the rest of the world alongside performers like Kora Award winner Suzan Kerunen, multiple award winner Maurice Kirya, Myco Ouma, Jemimah Sanyu, Jude Mugerwa, Kinobe Herbert at Pearl Rhythm Festival 2012, Okello Lawrence and Joel Sebunjo at DOADOA 2014, Brian Mugenyi at Utam Festival in Kenya in 2015, the father of ethno jazz Mulatu Astatke at Jazz Village Ethiopia, Harry Lwanga, Ssali Muserebende, Kenya's Makadem,[5] Afrigo Band, and Ssarabi band. He has performed at festivals such as the Bayimba International Festival, Milege World Music Festival,[6] Santuri Safari Projects, Kenyatta University Cultural Exchange, DOADOA,[7] Irimba Cultural Festival, Arusha – Tanzania, headlined at Utam Festival – Kenya and Laba Festival of the arts in 2015, African Jazz Village, Sondeka Festival in Kenya.[8] From early 2016, Kiyingi toured Africa and Europe and was set to perform at Blankets and Wine festival in September at Lugogo[9][10]
See also
References
- ↑ "Kahirimbanyi's Kahiri lands without hitch". The Observer Ug. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "Giovanni Kremer Kiyingi". thisisuganda.org. This is Uganda.
- ↑ "Thursday Nite Live Featuring Makadem(KE) & Giovanni Kiyingi (UG) at Choices Pub and Restaurant". kenyabuzz. Kenya Buzz.
- ↑ "PROFILES / INTERVIEW: I Quit School for 1 Year to Concentrate on Music – Ugandan Musician". chimpreports. Chimpreports. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ↑ "Rooftop Sundowner with Makadem (KE) ft Giovanni (UG)". hangout.co.ke. hangout.co.ke.
- ↑ "Milege festival turns chilly Entebbe warm". Daily Monitor Ug. Monitor Publications Ltd, Uganda. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ↑ "East African DJ Collective Santuri Safari's Uganda Exclusives". okayafrica.com. Okay Africa. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ↑ "Night of fun and explosive talent at the Sondeka festival : PHOTOS". Nation Media Kenya. Nation Media Kenya. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
- ↑ "Blankets & Wine: Giovanni Kiyingi To Showcase His Multi-Instrumentalist Skills". Oops!. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ "Giovani kiyingi is set for a concert". Ug Celebrity. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
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