Rhythm that moves the room.
TAMALA turns every stage into a celebration — a living dialogue between African roots and contemporary European sound.
On stage, things change.
Drums you feel in your chest. Voices that pull strangers into one circle. Watch a few seconds — you'll understand.
120+
Shows played
4
Countries
2
Continents
∞
Dancefloors moved
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Voices · One Tribe
We are TAMALA
A trio of African musicians in the diaspora, weaving traditional African rhythms with jazz, funk, rock and reggae into a sound that doesn't ask permission to move you.
Their lyrics speak to social and political realities, and the lived experience of Africans navigating life between cultures. TAMALA treats music as motion — political without slogans, carrying African presence in the diaspora as something active, unfinished and constantly transforming.
The Tribe
Michael K. Kikawa
Uganda
Singer · Drummer · Songwriter
A dynamic vocalist, drummer and songwriter blending traditional Ugandan rhythms with contemporary global influences. One of TAMALA's founding members, Michael brings rhythmic identity and emotional storytelling — songs of family, resilience and life in the diaspora.
Zaza
Senegal
Singer · Acoustic Guitarist · Songwriter
A soulful singer and acoustic guitarist from Senegal whose expressive voice anchors TAMALA's musical character. Shaped by Senegalese tradition and life in Europe, Zaza writes about identity, migration and connection — a storyteller with magnetic stage presence and depth.
Filipo Ateesa
Uganda
Guitarist · Vocalist · Songwriter
A versatile guitarist and vocalist from Uganda, known for melodic lines that bridge African heritage with contemporary fusion. Living in Germany, Filipo's playing emphasises collaboration and exchange — adding texture and drive to every live performance.
On tour with — Adeh (bass) · Dwandji (keys, composition) · Abdou Sarr (percussion, vocals)
Press play. Feel the room shift.
Featured
A slow burn of African guitar, layered harmonies and a beat that grows until you have to move. Written between continents, recorded in Germany.
Genre
Afro-Fusion · Afrobeat · Jazz · Funk · Reggae
Languages
English · French · Wolof · Luganda
Available on
Spotify · Apple Music · YouTube
Next shows
Come dance with us.
Eichwaldbad Dillingen
Dillingen, DE
Africa Festival Weilimdorf
Weilimdorf, DE
Trafo · Kultur im Trafo
München, DE
In Fania Live
Wien, AT
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Bring the tribe to your stage.
Festivals, cultural events, weddings, corporate stages — wherever people gather, we make them dance.