Chinobay

Friday, July 18th @ 8:00 pm

The Colonial Theatre | Bethlehem, New Hampshire

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Experience the vibrant sounds of Africa with Kinobe (pronounced “Chinobay”) and his Pan-African trio! The acclaimed Ugandan musician is celebrated for his masterful blend of traditional African instruments, global rhythms, and soulful melodies—a powerful celebration of musical traditions and human connection. From the kora to the kalimba, Kinobe’s rich, uplifting sound invites you on a journey that bridges cultures and touches the heart.

Kinobe (Chinobay) is a Ugandan musician, educator, and creative arts producer whose work has been described as “some of the most exquisite music coming out of Africa today.” Since his youth, he has captivated audiences with world-roots rhythms and melodies that emanate from the diversity of the many traditional instruments he customized to develop his unique sound. The diverse textures of Kinobe’s music make it soothing, pulsing, meditative, invigorating, and intimate—much of it a mix of original and traditional with global influences—but the sounds are uniquely his.

Kinobe’s Pan-African trio brings together Cameroonian producer and bassist Jonas Yologaza, Nigerian drummer Olaolu Ajibade, and dual national keyboardist William Pefok, from Cameroon and Nigeria. Led by Kinobe’s voice and African traditional instruments e.g., Kora, Kalimba, Endongo and Tama, this band has created a unique sound of their own tapping into various global influences with a strong foundation in African roots.

Kinobe’s education and outreach programs provide global audiences with a knowledge gateway into Africa through cross-cultural experiences and learning journeys that introduce Africa’s cultural arts, social studies, and stories rarely covered by mainstream media, to lead a unique understanding of how we connect as humans across cultural and national lines.