Myko Ouma

Myko Ouma is a renown figure in jazz and contemporary world music from Uganda. After studying Western music at Makerere College School, He began investigating traditional Ugandan instrumentation.

Proficient on a variety of distinctive traditional instruments, Ouma's musical vision is to integrate Ugandan folk music and jazz. As a guitarist, he has developed a unique playing style informed by the traditional rhythms and melodies of Ugandan roots music. He is an active producer both in studio and ofa live events.

Together with his long-time colleague Kinobe Herbert, He co-founded the Ugandan band, Soul Beat Africa and in Feb 2010, he released his self titled debut solo album.