A Homecoming of Soul and Sound: Katumwa, Whalum Deliver Masterclass in Jazz

A Homecoming of Soul and Sound: Katumwa, Whalum Deliver Masterclass in Jazz

A night of soul, sophistication, and smooth saxophone swept through the Kampala Serena Hotel on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as Grammy-winning legend Kirk Whalum and Uganda’s jazz maestro Isaiah Katumwa headlined the debut edition of the dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival. The sold-out event fused world-class music with high-style elegance, instantly making it a landmark on Uganda’s cultural calendar. The evening started with a fiery performance from th…

A homecoming for Isaiah Katumwa and Kirk Whalum

Last Saturday marked the third time Grammy award winner Kirk Whalum was performing in Uganda. “When I come to Uganda and play jazz music, I feel like I am paying back a debt,” he said. “There is a different energy, a deeper connection, a sense of coming home. It is like I have become a […] The post A homecoming for Isaiah Katumwa and Kirk Whalum first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.