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Maurice Kirya

Rank #2 Kampala, UG R&B/Soul / Mwooyo / Afro-pop

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Label: Independent

Manager: Mwooyo LTD

Bio: Maurice Kirya a multiple award winning Ugandan artist has been in the industry for more than 10 years doing what he does best, singing and song writing. Known for his enormous talent and unique style of Music that he prefers to call “Mwooyo” or Soul, Maurice Kirya released his maiden album in lat... See Full Bio

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I'm number 2 on the ReverbNation R&B/Soul charts for UG. http://www.reverbnation.com/mauricekirya

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“The tour may have been about music, however visiting up to 14 countries in Africa opened up Maurice Kirya’s eyes to amazing and shocking experiences and also made him discover the importance of being an ambassador for one’s country”

— David Tumusiime, The Daily Monitor

“Maurice Kirya has dropped the first single off his yet to be named second album.”

— Samson Baranga, The Observer

“He won the Radio France International (RFI) Discovery Award for Best New African Artist. He is a typical example of a Ugandan musician whose focus on a unique blend of music is having numerous rewards.”

— Med Kimbugwe, HiPipo.com

“With the experience of winning the prestigious 2010 Radio France International (RFI) Discoveries Music Award, Maurice Kirya, Uganda’s upcoming international Afro-soul artiste believes with the right exposure, music fans around the world will come to appreciate Ugandan music. ”

— Bamuturaki Musinguzi , The East African

“Rashidah Namulondo won two tickets to the "Kirya Live" concert in Kampala after emerging as the most intriguing tweeter during African Woman's Live Tweet Session with Maurice Kirya.”

— African Woman Magazine

“Everyone seemed to have come out for what was arguably the most anticipated concert of the year. The Maurice Kirya Live concert at the Serena over the weekend was by far one of the biggest and best concert experiences.”

— Access Kampala

“Maurice Kirya performed live in Kampala at the Serena on September 2, 2011. The concert was a huge success that featured special guests like Valerie Kimani and Vamposs.”

— UNAA Times

“Everything worked out well for Kirya, from his constant engagement with the fans, to issues like time-keeping. He started on time and ended on time. It was a perfect show.”

— Robert Kalumba, The Monitor

“Between doing interviews with CNN and BBC, he has taken time off not to play, but to inspire upcoming artistes. This was last weekend at the National Theatre’s Green Room where he met artistes to share his experiences and to know how they can learn from each other.”

— Samson Baranga , The Observer

“Ever since he won the RFI "Prix Decouverte" (Best New Discovery) in 2010, Uganda's Maurice Kirya has been becoming more prominent on the African music scene. He has performed in countless countries since and is quickly becoming one of the most visible soul musicians from Africa. ”

— Museke

“At one time, Maurice Kirya could have merited the description “little known talented Ugandan musician”. That was until he walked onto the stage in the French Capital, Paris’ famous Jazz Cafe, New Morning on April 5.”

— Elizabeth Kameo , The Observer

“As he came to the end of a long tour of Africa that took in 22 venues including the legendary New Morning Club in Paris, the Ugandan singer Maurice Kirya gave us his first overview of the human and musical adventure that has impacted his professional and personal life.”

— Bertrand Lavaine, Radio France International

“The special Friday evening concert, titled “Jordin Sparks and Friends”, will include performances by spoken-word artist and songwriter Marshall “Soulful” Jones, and by Radio France International’s “Best New African Artist” award winner, Ugandan musician Maurice Kirya. ”

— Solomon Jagwe, UNAA Times

“Jordin Sparks will be the headliner at the Musical Instrument Museum’s (MIM) first anniversary-weekend on April 29, 2011. Maurice Kirya, winner of Radio France International’s "Best New African Artist" award and Eco News Media nominee, will also perform.”

— Shirlene Alusa-Brown, Jamati.com

“Jordin Sparks headlines Anniversary Concert wwith Ugandan musician Maurice Kirya.”

— Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic

“Maurice Kirya was launched into the limelight when he performed at the prestigous South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, Texas USA. His Afro/R&B/Funk/Soul sound is unique and captivating and the critics are applauding in droves. ”

— Shirlene Alusa-Brown, Jamati.com

“Several young Ugandans have been recognised for their achievements in various categories, during the second edition of the annual Young Achievers' Awards. ”

— Raymond Baguma, allAfrica.com

“This award exposes us all over the world. As much as RFI is going to promote me, it’s not about me alone. It’s also about the future of Ugandan music because there are thousands of people out there who now want to listen to more Ugandan music. They are curious and want to know more about Uganda.”

— David Tumusiime, The Observer

“Ugandan R&B/Soul artist Maurice Kirya received the Radio France International Discovery Award for Best New African Artist. The 26-year-old was the first non-Francophone musician to win the prestigious award, which was presented to him in N’Djamena, Chad. Performing in the presence of the country’s President Idriss Déby and First Lady Hinda Déby, Kirya displayed a new fresh talent much needed in the global music scene.”

— Jamati.com

“Maurice Kirya, recent winner of the Prix Découvertes 2010, already has a long career behind him. Today, the Ugandan singer acts as a bridge between Western and African cultures. ”

— Anne-Marie Harper, Radio France International

"Kirya was the first Anglophone artiste in 30 years to win what has mostly been the preserve of Francophone artistes; the International Discoveries Music Award. Singers and musicians from Africa, the Caribbean and Indian Ocean islands compete. Kirya beat off competition from 500 entrants."

— Moses Serugo, Daily Monitor

“Ugandan musician Maurice Kirya has been named 2010 winner of the RFI Discoveries Music Award. The jury chose him ahead of ten finalists from across Africa. Over 500 musicians entered the competition.”

— Radio France International

"Maurice Kirya appeared on the The Patricia Show in Nairobi, Kenya. He talks about learning to play the guitar, his fans, The Maurice Kirya Experiece, and performs his hit song “I Will Sing”. The show is the most popular talk show in East Africa."

— Solomon Jagwe, UNAA Times

"An interview with Maurice leaves you wanting more. His appreciation and willingness to work hard in order to excel makes Maurice one of the most admirable artists around today."

— Lumbie Mlambo, Equanimity Magazine

"I have always thought that Maurice Kirya and John Mayer are similar."

— Nelson Muhanguzi, The Daily Monitor

"I am sure there are other individuals out there spreading the good news on Africa. Soon enough our voices will merge into one beautiful chorus of good news."

— TMS Ruge, Project Diaspora

"Not a lot of musicians can say they've been touring since age 15. Fewer still can say they've done so and come off as down-to-earth as Ugandan musician Maurice Kirya. Yet after seven years of international touring, an upcoming movie role, and the release of his most recent CD, Maurice Kirya still manages to remain grounded, all while producing an amazing collection of soulful and eclectic songs. Spinner got in touch with Maurice as he embarked on his first trip ever to SXSW to talk about touring, growing up in Uganda and what's he's most looking forward to."

— Erica Sackin, Spinner

"His latest album is Misubbaawa, which means candles. Maybe Maurice is trying to hold a candle out to live music in Uganda because he spoke a lot about the integrity of live music that he would like to showcase."

— Carlo Kutesa, The New Vision

"He can take heart in shifting the entertainment industry landscape that now has more discerning consumers demanding high quality stuff. Maurice Kirya will be glad his resilience is starting to pay off."

— Moses Serugo , The Observer

"I call my music style 'mwooyo’ which means ‘soul’ but with a Ugandan touch."

— Solomon Jagwe, UNAA Times

““I have a good following of fans who understand me,” he says. “They value the fact that I am not down for half-baked stuff. It’s like getting an award that is rigged. I like to make money, but at the same time I like that what I use to make this money is genuine.””

— Moses Opobo, The New Vision

"Could it be the beginning of Maurice Kirya’s accent into international stardom?"

— Philip Odida, The New Vision

"His fusion soul music blends African percussion with Western and Eastern influences which he sings in five languages including English, Luganda and Swahili."

— BBC World Service Publicity, BBC

"The tall, dark and handsome Kirya's voice has been described as silky and golden by fans and critics alike. Kirya is known for his range of lyrical and vocal skills which vary from traditional R&B to acapella to improvisation."

— Jane Musoke-Nteyafas, UG Pulse

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Jul 18

Kampala Serena Hotel
Kampala, UG | 7:00am
Kampala Serena Hotel
Kampala, UG
Thu Jul 18 7:00am
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Almost Homeless
Digging your vibe! Keep up the good work!
HAns BEKx
nice stuff...keep it bro..greetings from West Africa...I also do good music,worthy of repeated listening
Bubbojones
If u don't like me because I liked what u're doin here, became a fan of urs, left u a comment to promise I'll return, and hear u again, all on my very first visit? Then bla...
Wolfgang Leng - Art,...
Nice Tracks Maurice...I wish you a wonderful and creativ Week...Many Greetings - Wolfgang
IvySoul Robinson
nice very nice!! happy new year!!
hawt stuff
need i say more?