Jon Muq

Some stories are as incredible as they are heartwarming. The story of Ugandan Jon Muq is one of them. Jon grew up in a disadvantaged suburb of Kampala. From a very young age, it was clear that he had artistic talent. During his school years, he would pass a man playing the guitar every day on his way to school—a rarity in Uganda. Discovering this instrument brought his calling to light, and every day, the young man would linger a little while to learn. Drawing inspiration from African and Western musical trends and traditions, he composes songs like little gifts, meant to become part of everyday life and to inspire reflection and resilience. “The world is a sad place these days” he explains, “so I wanted to create joyful songs. I wanted to write songs that touch the listener in a very personal way. When someone listens to my music, it’s not just about me and what I’m singing. It’s about how each person interprets the songs individually. I think these songs can speak many languages, depending on what you bring to them.”

Line-up:

• Jon Muq (vocals, guitar)
• Maxime Genouel (guitar)
• Kevin Larriveau (keyboards)
• Boris Cavaroc (bass)
• Gilles Delagrange (drums)