Samuel Nalangira

Samuel Nalangira is a Ugandan-born, Michigan-based multi-instrumentalist who masters traditional instruments including the Adungu (harp), Akogo (thumb piano), and Endingidi (one-string fiddle). He handcrafts his own instruments and combines live looping technology with centuries-old African melodies. His 2019 album Amayengo (The Waves of the Lake) earned multiple Jammie Award nominations, and he has performed internationally across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia.