Music of Uganda with Samite

Samite (Sæm ē tay) is a world-renowned musician, humanitarian, photographer. Samite was born and raised in Uganda, where his grandfather taught him to play the traditional flute. Now, he performs as one of East Africa’s most acclaimed flutists. Samite travels the world with his organization, Musicians for World Harmony, spreading a message of peace and hope through the healing power of music. His smooth vocals accompanied by the kalimba, marimba, litungu, and various flutes captivate audiences around the world.

Samite has performed for the Dalai Lama, written and performed scores for documentaries and award-winning films such as Alive Inside and Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai. He has traveled extensively through the distressed regions of Uganda, Kenya, Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, Latvia, Liberia, and Cote d’Ivoire to work in refugee camps, with former child soldiers, and with orphans suffering from AIDS. Samite’s music is inspired by his travels and humanitarian work, as well as his childhood memories and experiences as a refugee.