Tuesday, 1 March 2011

Internatio​nal womens day celebratio​n:- Stockholm, Alvik, Medborgarh​us, Gustavslun​dsvägen 168

Iryn Namubiru.

Female Artist PAM AWARDS 2010, Best Afro Single Diva Awards 2010, Artist of the Year Diva Awards 2010
Tour of Scandinavia
March 5th 2011 :
Stockholm-Alvik Medborgarhus ,
12th- Denmark-TOMSGÅRDVEJ 54.Copenhagen,
-         26th Oslo

IRYN is an established Ugandan Female artist and one of the leading artists in Uganda
Who st started singing at a very early age and by age 16I was already known to the public thanks to  the release of a hitting single « Learn to say goodbye » with The Group “Da Hommies” which was made up of Ragga Dee, Messe and herself

She has performed extensively in Uganda all through the years with a wide variety of artists and bands such as Blue Moon (1st Jazz band in Uganda formed in 1999 by her husband Franck Morel. she sung in various venues such as festivals like the Blues’ fest in Kampala, pubs and concert halls in Kampala.  She won many  competitions and acted as opening acts for international stars like Red Rat and Goofy (Jamaican), Yvonne Chaka Chaka (South African), Shaggy (USA).

In 2001, she formed formed the group NUJELI with a French partner and signed an artist contract with the record label BLOOM RECORDS. NUJELI first album was released in June 2004 and won “a Kora Awards” Nomination in South Africa.(http://www.nujeli.com/)

Aside this main project, she pursues a wide range of experiences all widening the spectrum of her personal skills and musical persona. Here are a few :

v  Participation on the lastest Album of the French group “Les Nubians” (http://www.lesnubians.com/)

v  Backup vocalist for International star BJORK at the French “Grammy awards” 2001

v  Backup vocalist for International star Ronan Keating on M6 music show (French national TV Channel)

v  Lead vocalist with the French group “Electro Deluxe” (http://www.electrodeluxe.com/). ELECTRO DELUXE won the « Jazz Talent » ADAMI award 2006 and is booked in several world-class Jazz festivals this summer such as : Montreux (Switzerland), Montreal (Canada), Paris, Vienne and Nice (France).

v  She has also held several concerts under her name all around France (Uganda Embassy in Paris, festivals, pubs and concert halls...). Europe and America.
v  Won  multiple awards in Uganda and abroad as best female artist, vocalist, entertainer.
Kora Award Nominee 2004( Best Female Artist East Africa) Best female Artist and Best R&B song at the PAM Awards 2006 ; Best Female artist Buzz magazine 2007. Best Collaboration Diva Awards 2009, Best Female Artist PAM AWARDS 2010, Best Afro Single Diva Awards 2010, Artist of the Year Diva Awards 2010

v  Formed a band « IRYN AND THE FUSION BAND » residents at THE WATER FRONT BEACH every sunday
v  Collaborations with Ugandan top musicians, Ragga Dee, Bebe Cool, Chameleon,  and the latest one with Sweet Kid.

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