The Pearl Rhythm Foundation Limited (PRF) is a Ugandan music and creative organization which was created in 2012 with the support of development partners like Alliance Francaise Kampala and Goethe Zentrum Kampala, later registered and incorporated under the laws of Uganda in 2015. The Pearl Rhythm Foundation’s value is to strengthen the Ugandan music scene with a link to its original indigenous grassroots cultures, in order to develop a culturally vibrant rooted music industry with artists that showcase a true Ugandan brand. The Pearl Rhythm Foundation offices are located at the Uganda National Cultural Centre (National Theatre) Building on Dewinton road since 2015.
The Festival and our activities are used as a platform to showcase these efforts, the Pearl Rhythm Festival was initiated in December 2012. The festival started off with the support of development partners like Alliance Française, Uganda German Cultural Society, and a collection of early supporters in Uganda’s private sector. It was first hosted by AFK/UGCS on Mackinnon road for two years (2012 and 2013), and then progressed to be hosted at the Uganda National Cultural Centre (National Theatre), where it has been based ever since.
The Festival and our activities are used as a platform to showcase these efforts, the Pearl Rhythm Festival was initiated in December 2012. The festival started off with the support of development partners like Alliance Française, Uganda German Cultural Society, and a collection of early supporters in Uganda’s private sector. It was first hosted by AFK/UGCS on Mackinnon road for two years (2012 and 2013), and then progressed to be hosted at the Uganda National Cultural Centre (National Theatre), where it has been based ever since.
In the last years, the Pearl Rhythm Foundation has through the festival and stage coach program featured and mentored some of Uganda’s leading world music and alternative artists, such as: Suzan Kerunen,Ann Nasanga(Afrie), Haka Mukiga, J.Wonder, Apio Moro, Pelindah, Lilly Kadima,Amaru, Bantu clan, Wake 256,Jackie Deweyi,Sali Muserebende, Myko Ouma, Kaz Kasozi, Most Wanted Band, Jamila Nasanga, Sempeke Bisaso, Hakim Kiwanuka, Jovan Kiyinji, Kinobe Herbert, Harry Lwanga, Jamal, Qwela, Joel Sebunjo, Irene Ntale, Clarissa Nabulime and Lillian, Ceasar Kajura and the city blend band, The Undercover Brothers, Arpeggio, Charles Obina and matata band , Raymod Parwot, Sammy kasule, Afrigo and Watmon Troupe, Michael kitanda and Happy kyazze plus many more.
The Pearl Rhythm Foundation offers a unique platform for those who aim to encourage the development of Ugandan cultural music, supporting the evolution of our traditional sounds and instruments, with an aim of creating a locally and internationally recognized identity for “Ugandan music,” while also improving the professionalization of the independent music sector in Uganda.
