Festivals
Safaricom International Jazz Festival, Koroga Festival, Blankets & Wine, Sauti za Busara, Blizz Jam, Jazz Safari, Muthaiga 3 Jazz and Sarakasi Dome Jazz.
About Swahili Jazz
Rooted in Mombasa, reaching the world.
Swahili Jazz is the band and cultural movement led by Kenyan saxophonist, composer and bandleader Juma Abdalla "Juma Tutu" Atibu.
Biography and mission
The band as cultural guide
Juma Tutu's music is grounded in Mombasa, shaped by Makande, by saxophone mentorship, by Generations Band, Bango Sounds, Them Mushrooms and the wider coastal music lineage. The Swahili Jazz Band describes its music as layered with vibrant vocals, earthy rhythms and sophisticated but folkloric songs.
The mission is simple and demanding: preserve and share Swahili culture with the world through performances, education, mentorship and cultural exchange.
"We desire that our music will continue to go international... share our unique sound with the world and bring up the younger generation to share the stage with us"
Performances
Event types
Corporate events
Safaricom Kenya, industry conferences, hotel residencies, VIP dinners and product launches.
Weddings
Chakacha-infused dance pieces, customisable Swahili folk love songs and bridal dance sets.
Cultural events
Embassies, Alliance Francaise, Kenya Film Commission and diplomatic gatherings.
Press kit
Biography, photos, technical rider and logos.
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