Wilson Peter Kinyonga

Tanzanian song-writer, singer and guitarist. Most famous as founder and leader of [a1379606] with his brother [a2672919]. Born in Tanzania in 1947. He and his brother joined Jamhuri Jazz Band in Tanga, Tanzania in 1966. In 1970/1971 the brothers moved to Arusha, Tanzania, and formed Arusha Jazz (with a third brother William Peter Kinyonga and others). Late in 1971 the band relocated to Kenya and changed their name to [a1379606]. Despite two major splits and various members leaving the band, Wilson Peter stayed with and led [a1379606] until his death. He died August 7th 1995 in Nairobi, Kenya, aged 48.