People Change

SHAMIR is a driving force behind the new urban music trend! Ugandan born singer/songwriter, Kimera Sengendo AKA SHAMIR has succesfully blended the music styles of Hip Hop and Reggae to create his signature sound. He easily moves between musical genres attracting audiences loyal to both. SHAMIR is based in Portland, Oregon. Most songs in Shamir's repertoire are Kimeras original songs and arrangements. Kimera sings in both swahill and English as he waves the stories of his life in song. SHAMIR's music has a hint of traditional Ugandan heritage with a captivating appeal to audiences of all ages. Sengendo considers himself a messenger of freedom, a title earned through years of struggle and flight from political oppression. SHAMIR's lyrics consist of life lessons learned on the street wrapped with positive messages learned from those hard lessons . After many years of sacrifice, travelling several countries he and his family was granted political asylum in the USA. After capturing peoples attention with his voice, SHAMIR knew his message would be carried through music. SHAMIR has opened for many internationally renoun bands; Burning Spear, Shabba Ranks, The Itals, Ziggy Marley, Shaggy, The Wailing souls, and other great music artists. SHAMIR's talent and presentation for music is extremely memorable. 'After one night with Shamir you too will find yourself singing the songs of freedom.'