It can be considered unconventional for a usually upbeat live music event to feature a jazz set – yet this is exactly how Myko Ouma began his performance at the just-concluded 19th edition of Bell Lager and Swangz Avenue’s Roast and Rhyme ‘Cheers to the Holidays’ edition that happened at Jahazi Pier on Sunday.
Stepping onto the stage at about 9 pm, Ouma’s band – which included the talented saxophonist Joseph Sax – began their performance with a medley of jazz ballads before transitioning to salsa and then the more popular and conventional music.
The entire performance was a journey and by the time it came to an end, the band had performed some of Uganda’s most iconic hits including Afrigo Band’s Jim, Jose Chameleone’s Mama Mia, and others – keeping the guests on their feet and entertained as they indulged in the evening’s enjoyments.
The band would also back up Lydia Jazmine, who performed songs like Hit and Run, Kapeesa, Same Way, Masuuka, and others before inviting Beenie Gunter to the stage for a performance of their single – No Letting Go.
Other performers at the event included Levixone, Kamanzi, Steve Keys, and DJ Ali Breezy.
