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Kaz Kasozi
Funk / Fusion / Acoustic



London and Kampala, UK and
Uganda

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Last Login:  11/2/2009
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Member Since3/24/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.kasozi.com
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The track "Nkukyaye" from the album Naked and Blue was recently included on a the World Music Network compilation titled African Street Party. The album features many wonderful African artists and is available from good world music stockists.

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InfluencesPrince, Kate Bush, Richard Bona, Salif keita, Tori Amos, James Brown, Wendy and Lisa, Fela Kuti, Sting, Quincy Jones, Bootsy Collins, Rosie Gaines, George Clinton, Herbie Hancock, Janis Joplin, Maceo Parker, Roberta Flack, Sananda Maitreya, Lenny Kravitz, Habib Koite, Manu Dibango, Bjork, Meshell Ndegeocello, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Tommy Emmanuel, Laurence Juber, Antoin Dufour and so on ...
Sounds Likehas been likened to Prince, Manu Dibango and Richard Bona.

"... very infectious African Ethnic soul!" Tw records reviewer (2005)

"... hard edged, rock driven afro-funk style, irresistable and unique." World Music Network (2007)

"authentic and unsynthesized" Musicuganda (2005)
Record LabelMHK (non-exclusive)
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Kaz Kasozi

album coverKAZ KASOZI: Naked & Blue

A genre defying and intoxicating blend of Funk, Soul & Afro rhythms. This album has been described as "a Ugandan classic and timeless piece..." Music Uganda and "a gem with very infectious 'Ethnic-soul'!" Tw records review. It has been in the top 10 selling Afropop CDs at CDbaby for over 6 months. Get your copy at a special reduced price from Cdbaby or download from

Kaz Kasozi is a Ugandan born artist who works with world fusion artists playing genres of music from around the world alongside his own solo material and a foray into newmedia art and experimental film.

Music

He plays various instruments of which piano, guitar and bass are primary. In 1998 he released his debut album The Quest a top 10 seller download in the Afropop genre on iTunes and Cdbaby; peaking at number 4 in 2005 . In the late '90s he began to produce work for other artists. To date Kaz has produced and/or arranged music for more than 30 artists and has been credited on over 70 commercial releases.

His latest solo release "Naked and blue" is available from Madhead Kitchen and from CD Baby downloads may also be purchased from iTunes via links: The Quest (1998) and Naked and Blue (2005). His coming album Blue Yonder Tena, a sister album to Naked, will be out soon. Visit his music site at kasozi.com
Recently he did a collaborative jazz album with singer/poet Louisa Le Marchand. Tha album titled "Jazzmoss" is now out on Discovery records. It features great British jazz players such as jim Mullen, Art Theman, Trevor Tomkins and Henry Lowther. Visit jazzmoss on myspace.

Visual art

Kaz has produced a short musical film Kyazze Tekizzikayo based in Kiganda genesis mythology written by Essence Kasozi. He is currently working on a new media installation called Music Body which will create music from body movements; a kind of dance instrument. He is also working on a filmic essay on Ugandan music. Other projects include The Akogo Experiment in which Kaz busks (street performance) in European cities using the akogo (thumb piano/kalimba) and records a full album and experimental film based on the instrument. Kaz welcomes artistic collaborations and academic research projects with people who want to experiment with sound and visual media.

Nsaabala

Experimental video using the song Nsaabala recut for iCast in 2008.

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JOEL SEBUNJO

JOEL SEBUNJO



Nov 5 2009 2:50 AM

Kaz sending out some vibes to you ! Hope yo fine.
Check out some tracks off my forthcoming project

Africans Home

Africans Home



Nov 4 2009 3:31 AM

Join our Radio Station. Get your Music Played 24/7. http://www.africanshome.com
Tokoloshe Men

Tokoloshe Men



Nov 1 2009 4:13 AM

thank you for your friendship
PREMA

         PREMA



Oct 28 2009 12:37 PM

AFRICAN JAZZ ALLSTARS at Queen Elizabeth Hall 14.10.09
http://www.slide.com/r/IMaUp9mT7T8dJQhfbPFZDTIH4926oXL3?previous_view=lt_embedded_url
Estoy en India (I am in India)

Estoy en India (I am in India)



Sep 30 2009 10:22 AM

Thank you for your support! Music's sounding awesome as ever!
Undergrounderz

Undergrounderz



Sep 10 2009 2:25 PM

2 nouveaux projets disponibles sur www.diemdelam.com

"Retour sur Terre", téléchargeable gratuitement
et "Dans la peau d'un autre" avec G-Moni pour 8€ frais de port inclus.

Nouveaux sons et vidéos en ligne,
Venez nous laissez vos impressions.
Jo and Kenji

Jo and Kenji



Sep 8 2009 7:02 AM

Hi Kaz, Thanks for adding us as friends. Love, Jo & Kenji x
ggdavies

ggdavies



Sep 6 2009 11:01 PM

tHANX fOR tHE aDD...
Johnhill

Johnhill School



Aug 15 2009 10:51 AM

Eeh Kaz man good and hardwork pays and so is nice and good sounding music i wish i had enough time to sit back and enjoy the moving sounds of your best artwork. Its so cool keep up, you are my big buddy dude. I luv my country Uganda to bits whenever I listen to your sounds. am Jon
Sabrina

Sabrina Wade



Jul 13 2009 10:27 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/7124566.html?b=4&w=46
Lulu Nyeusi Records Ltd.

Lulu Nyeusi Records Ltd.



Jun 23 2009 9:23 PM

I like the sounds, I know what you are saying about the slowness of the internet. Soon we will string up some fibre optic out of the coast to you in Kampala, then WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!
J.P. DeLaire

J.P. DeLaire



May 6 2009 6:45 AM

COOOOOL SOUNDS!!!!!
J.P. DeLaire

J.P. DeLaire



May 6 2009 6:43 AM

Kaz, thanks for the love man! Peace, JPD
Antonio Bukhar the hotstepper

antonio ssebuuma



Apr 30 2009 4:21 PM

thanks for the encouragement brada! peace
Jim Ashley

Jim Ashley



Apr 2 2009 5:11 PM

Hello, have a good day! PEACE!
♥<♥>Ilona<♥>♥      

Ilona de Montgazon



Mar 11 2009 6:29 AM

Hi Kaz :) Hope you're doing fine and making that wonderful music. xoxo
"SWEET MODENA" & "KAMA MBAYA MBAYA

idtwins Wasswa and



Mar 7 2009 7:01 PM

hey kasozi ogamba otya happy weekend
♥<♥>Ilona<♥>♥      

Ilona de Montgazon



Feb 14 2009 9:54 AM

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY KAZ. HOPE IT'S AN EXTRA SWEET ONE. MUCH LOVE TO YOU.
♥<♥>Ilona<♥>♥      

Ilona de Montgazon



Feb 1 2009 7:31 AM

Hey Kaz :) Hope you're doing great. Looking forward to any new projects that 2009 is going to bring our way. xoxo
Sarah Ndagire

Sarah Ndagire



Jan 26 2009 12:25 PM

Hey Kaz. Nku checkingako just.
cheers
Sarah Ndagire

Sarah Ndagire



Jan 26 2009 12:24 PM

Hey Kaz. Nku checkingako just.
cheers
kimyia

kimyia



Jan 3 2009 1:48 PM

happy new year kaz! keep doing what you amaze us with!!!! peace
Agnieszka Grela

Agnieszka Grela



Jan 2 2009 4:45 PM

Hello,

I wish you all the best in New Year!

Agnieszka
Isaiah Katumwa

Isaiah Katumwa



Dec 22 2008 7:05 AM

Hi Kaz, must be so busy. Longtime! hey, i just wanted to wish you a merry x mas and a happy, blessed and fruitful new year.
Prince Robert Ssimbwa

Prince Robert Ssimbwa



Nov 14 2008 6:21 PM

Hi kaz,thanx 4 de music!!liked de Bass tone on yo video and de idea of bass minus any backup intruments..cool
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