Congolese singer-songwriter and guitarist Jason Tamba has released his debut solo album “Don’t Give Up” on Playing For Change Records.
Tamba is joined by an all-star rosted of seasoned musicians on “Don’t Give Up,” including Whynot Jansveld (active touring member for The Wallflowers) on bass and mastering; Greg Leisz (John Mayer, Aaron Neville, Eric Clapton and more) on pedal steel guitar; award-winning guitarist and producer Louis Mhlanga; Matt DeMerritt on saxophone; Roberto Luti on slide guitar. Tamba is also joined Playing For Change band members Mermans Mosengo (vocal, percussion, harmonica) and Robin Moxey (guitar).
For Tamba, the new album expresses the sentiment that one should always listen to their inner voice, for in doing so you are able to live and manifest your destiny. The title “Don’t Give Up” stems from the lyrics in the song Loti that appears on the album. This concept is the essence of the message of the whole album, Tamba explains, “My fundamental hope is that others can listen to these songs and gain inspiration to never allow challenges to dissuade you from your heart’s desire and vision for, indeed, those are gifts placed inside you by God as a unique expression to the world.”
Born in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jason Tamba, a self-taught musician, has been playing guitar since age seven, when he made his own instrument out of wood and four strings. He later followed his musical aspirations, culminating in earning a degree in classical guitar and traveling to South Africa to explore more opportunities. It was there that he became a singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Afro-Latin and reggae group, Afro Fiesta, who are widely regarded as innovators in the South African entertainment industry, fusing elements of Afro-jazz, Kwasa-Kwasa, Makossa and hints of Latin music.
Since 2008, Jason has been a lead singer, guitarist, and touring performer in the Playing For Change (PFC) Band particularly performing with musical legends in some of PFC’s most popular Songs Around The World videos.
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