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Preserving and producing the sound of the Swahili Coast.
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Est. Mombasa
Born in Mombasa. Rooted in Swahili Culture. Inspired by Jazz.
Swahili Jazz blends coastal heritage, Swahili storytelling, and contemporary jazz into one unmistakably East African sound.
Kenya's jazz anthem - listen now
"Sukari"
Juma Tutu, Alliance Francaise Spotlight on Kenyan Music, 2005.
Four pillars
One umbrella, four ways to carry the sound.
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Swahili Jazz Band
Swahili Jazz Band
The Original Sound of the Swahili Coast.
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Entertainment Agency
Entertainment Agency
Authentic African entertainment for every occasion.
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Heritage Foundation
Heritage Foundation
Preserving the culture through music.
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Read the music closely
Traditional Swahili and Mijikenda musical traditions
How coastal rhythm, poetry and communal performance carry cultural memory.
How "Sukari" became a Kenyan jazz anthem
The 2005 Spotlight on Kenyan Music release that brought Juma Tutu national attention.
What is Bango music and why does it matter?
Mombasa wedding sound, Mzee Ngala's legacy and the roots of Swahili Jazz.
Career timeline
From Mombasa stages to national recognition
1998Joins Generations Band, Mombasa.
2003Founds the Tutu Band.
2005"Sukari" becomes a national anthem.
2013Swahili Jazz Band formed.
2018"Makande" duet with Jimmy Dludlu.
2020Named National Cultural Hero of Kenya.