Joel Sebunjo

**Joel Sebunjo** is a Ugandan musician, cultural ambassador, and master of the *endongo* (a traditional bowl lyre), celebrated for revitalizing East Africa’s ancient musical traditions. Blending folk roots with modern grooves, his work bridges generations, spotlighting themes of Pan-African unity, linguistic pride, and social justice—evident in tracks like *"United Slaves of Africa"* and the defiantly local *"I Speak Luganda."* As frontman of Sunda International, Sebunjo channels the spirit of a griot, using hypnotic rhythms and storytelling to preserve Uganda’s royal heritage while critiquing colonialism’s lingering shadows. His album *Heart of a Griot* (recorded live in Kampala) captures this raw, soulful energy, proving traditional instruments like the endongo and *amadinda* xyl

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