Didier Uwayo

Biographie

---------------------------------------------------------------------- Didier RUCEKELI UWAYO is a Rwandan born singer living in Vienna, Austria. He grew up in various places such as Kenya, Mombasa and Belgium. His music is no pure r&b and not at all american. He is as well neither ethno nor an african world musician. His style rather is a real sythesis of both parts which owe so much to each other, but are no easy blend. His sound is soulful, with remarkable harmonies supporting an outstanding characteristic voice. Didier started writing, composing and recording songs at the age of 16 with Canada based Star Singer Corneille. Career Highlights: - American Gopsel with Stella Jones - Christmas Gopsel, Karlskirche - Member of the Big Smile Acappella Group. - Featured on Madoppelt's song "Wertvoll". - Formed a Band called 1927. Performances in Porgy and Bess, at Museums Quartier, Afrika Tage Donauinsel. - Featured on Cloud Tissa's album: "First Chapter". Various Performances at Donauinsel Afrika Tage, St-Gallen Stadtfest. - Didier Uwayo Performance at the Weltkongress der Gewerkschaft (IBFG) 2007. - Performances with Prince Zeka, Ras and Roots at Wiesen. - Performance with Ruben Heerenveen at the Rathaus WM Fanmeile. - Rodney Hunter "Hunterville" Album feat. On promotion tour at Festivals such as Nuke and Siget. Volksgarten- Banana.