A native of Uganda, East Africa; Samuel Nalangira is a folk/world musician, dancer and choreographer who has been performing since his childhood. He has toured across Europe, United States, Canada, and Asia performing and leading workshops in schools, universities, festivals and community centers.

He is a multi-instrumentalist and a master at many traditional instruments including the Adungu from northern Uganda, Akogo from eastern Uganda, Endingidi, percussion and Ngoni. He has also developed a unique approach and personal techniques on most of these instruments and, in combination with a soaring voice, his music carries a true identity of the sub Saharan skies.

In 2018, with children from Uganda, Samuel choreographed and led the DANCE OF HOPE production across the United States with featured performances at LEAF festival NC and Lotus Blossoms, IN. Since then, Samuel has been featured in many music festivals, concerts and schools for performances and workshops.

--https://www.samuelnalangira.com/

Elden Kelly (guitar) and Andy Wilson (harmonicas/trumpet) bring their signature musical voices to this special night of world music, featuring the incredible world percussion style of Carolyn Koebel, and the grounding bass of Nathan Durham, a frequent collaborator with Nalangira for years. This collaboration is a not to be missed event combining virtuosity, danceability, cultural traditions and entertainment!

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Samuel Nalangira Quintet (with Elden Kelly & Sheela Bringi, Andy Wilson, Carolyn Koebel, Nathan Durham)

By Elden Kelly

Samuel Nalangira Quintet (with Elden Kelly & Sheela Bringi, Andy Wilson, Carolyn Koebel, Nathan Durham)

w/ special guest Sheela Bringi & Elden Kelly opening set