His CD , Abana , showcases Samputu 's versatility . His recordings are steeped in the many rich traditions of Rwandan music and dance , and include influences from Uganda , Burundi , and the Congo , as well as pygmy voices and traditions . It is this deep and fertile mix of songs , instruments , and dances that embodies Samputu 's tremendously varied talents . Samputu sings in 6 languages ( Kinyarwanda , Swahili , Lingala , Ganda , French and English ) , and in styles ranging from soukous , rhumba and reggae , to traditional Rwandan 5/8 , Afrobeat , pygmy , and gospel . He combines unique musical traditions from all regions of Rwanda , among them , Intwatwa , Umushayayo , Imparamba , and Ikinimba . His dance technique and style demonstrates why UNESCO officially declared Rwandan national dance one of the world 's Unique Cultural Heritages . With his dance troupe Ingeli , he captivates audiences of all ages . He has performed for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees , at the National Museum of Civil Rights Freedom Awards , and at many colleges , universities , festivals , churches , and communities around the world . In the 1980s , Samputu was a member of popular Rwandan band Nyampinga , who produced three albums . In 1985 he produced his first solo LP , '' Tegeka Isi '' . Throughout the late 1986 he was a band leader of Orchestra INGELI . Samputu toured Europe in 1993 , and released his '' Twararutashye '' LP . During the Rwandan genocide in 1994 , he lost his parents and three siblings . In 1998 he moved to Canada , and in 2004 moved to the United States . Currently , he now resides in Brighton 's area in United Kingdom
Rwandan genocide
Rwandan genocide
Jean-Paul Samputu