Celebrates Rwanda’s cultural heritage through artistic innovation and encourages appreciation for traditional music and its modern evolution.
The KINYARWANDA Concert Series was inspired by KINYARWANDA, an album by Rwandan producer Dr. Nganji, which was released on April 22, 2024. The album fused traditional Rwandan music with contemporary styles, celebrating cultural heritage through artistic innovation.
The project has brought a series of small-scale concerts to rural areas of Rwanda, fostering appreciation for traditional music and its modern evolution, a mission that continues beyond the initial phase.
🎯 Project Goal & Continuing Mission
To promote cultural appreciation by blending traditional and modern Rwandan music through live concerts in rural areas.
✅ Objectives
- Educate and entertain rural communities with limited access to cultural events.
- Document the evolution of Rwandan music through live artistic expression.
- Foster cultural unity through collaboration among traditional and contemporary artists.
🌍 Expected Outcomes
- Increased cultural awareness and pride in rural communities.
- Greater access to live cultural experiences across underserved regions.
- Creation of audio-visual archives preserving Rwanda’s musical heritage for future generations.
Kagina Cell, Runda Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province – March 26, 2025
Gihara Cell, Runda Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province – March 27, 2025
Photo credits: Shami Photography
Kinyarwanda Concert Series | Documentary
The Kinyarwanda Concert Series project was funded by Espace Plus, in partnership with the Swiss Cooperation in Rwanda through its Programme d’Appui à la Culture dans la région des Grands Lacs (PAC GRANDS LACS) in 2025.
It featured performances and contributions from artists including Dr. Nganji, Icenova, Indatwa n’ Abarerwa Troupe, Karambizi, RoMeo Rapstar, and Zeo Trap.