Jean paul samputu biography of michael
Jean-Paul Samputu
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Musical artist
Jean-Paul Samputu (born 15 March ) is a Rwandan singer, songwriter, and musician.
Jean paul samputu biography of michael Despite his passing, his musical contributions have continued to inspire musicians in Somalia and other parts of the world. Go Back. He left an indelible mark on the traditional music of Somalia, known for his distinct style. He arrived in the US in for Ten Years Remembering, an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda.A winner of the Kora Award in , Samputu travels the world as a cultural ambassador for Rwanda.
Born in Rwanda in , Samputu began singing in in a church choir, and was influenced by traditional and contemporary music, including Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and Lionel Richie. He arrived in the US in for Ten Years Remembering, an event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda.[1]
Samputu sings in six languages[2](Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Lingala, Ganda, French and English) and in styles ranging from soukous, rhumba and reggae, to traditional Rwandan 5/8, Afrobeat, pygmy, and gospel.
He combines unique musical traditions from all regions of Rwanda, among them, Intwatwa, Umushayayo, Imparamba, and Ikinimba.
Early life
Jean Paul Samputu was born on 15 March [3] in Butare, Rwanda.[4]
Awards and honours
- Kora Award for Most Promising African Male Artist, [5]
- International Songwriting Competition: 1st-place winner for World Music for "Psalm "[6]
- Inter Religious and International Federation for World Peace: Ambassador of Peace,
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| Tegeka Isi | |
| Bahizi Beza | |
| Abaana | |
| Testimony from Rwanda | |
| Rwandan Dream (with Iain Stewart)[7] | |
| Only Love | |
| Voices from Rwanda |
Singles
- Suzuki ( with Nyampinga
Band)
- Nyaruguru
- Ingendo Y'Abeza ( with Nyampinga Band)
- Mr.
Bigirumwami ( with Ingeli Band)
- Rwanda Rwiza ()
- Twararutashye ( with Ingeli Band)
- Kenyera Inkindi Y'Ubuzima ()
- Mutima W'Urugo ()
- Ubaha Ikiremwa Muntu ()
- Ubuphura Buba Munda ()
- Igihe Kirageze ()
- Disi Garuka ()