dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival Archives

Saxophone magic as Isaiah Katumwa and Kirk Whalum share the stage during the dfcu Jazz Festival at Serena Hotel in Kampala.

Isaiah Katumwa and Kirk Whalum Light Up Kampala at the First Edition of the dfcu Jazz Festival at Kampala Serena Hotel.

An unforgettable night of music, elegance, and soul swept through the Kampala Serena Hotel as legendary saxophonists Kirk Whalum and Isaiah Katumwa headlined the inaugural dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival on

May 14, 2025

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L-R: ]] Charles M. Mudiwa, dfcu Bank CEO & MD, Isaiah Katumwa and KIrk Whalum have a conversation during the dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival Press Conference at dfcu Head Offices in Nakasero on Friday May 09th 2025.

dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival Set to Light Up Kampala with World-Class Performances

The serene rooftop terrace of dfcu Bank’s headquarters in Nakasero came alive today with the sounds of anticipation and excitement, as jazz lovers, media personalities, and culture aficionados gathered for a press

May 10, 2025

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Helena Mayanja, the Head – Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at dfcu Bank.

A fusion of tradition and global influence; unpacking the cultural relevance of jazz to Uganda and Ugandan music.

Born in the early 20th century in the cultural melting pot of New Orleans, jazz emerged as a powerful expression of the African American experience; blending blues, ragtime, and West African rhythms

April 24, 2025

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