THE STORY OF MIVULE
Mivule is an 8-piece ensemble that incorporates the styles of Reggae, Afrobeat and Dub in English as well as in Luganda. Their infectious rhythms and heartfelt lyrics are primed to get people on their feet.
The band originally started as a trio. South Sudanese/Ugandan singer and songwriter Brian Broda was and remains to be the powerhouse front man of Mivule, delivering rhythm guitar and strong vocals featuring lyrics which include themes of social justice, love and peace.
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Bassist Matt Yard brought his love of dub music and heavy bass lines to the lineup; drawing inspiration from classic reggae and world music.
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‘Jammin’ Jesiah Yarish added his root reggae blend of prog rock flare to the drums with a heaping side of funk.
When the original trio decided to expand, they brought in a diverse range of musicians to add to their fleet.
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Greg Kelly joined as Mivule's keyboardist, bringing his diverse experience as a lifelong musician to the group.
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Anja Frohnsdorf and Alynah Bryn joined as a vocal and percussion duo, holding it down with tight-knit harmonies and assorted rhythm instruments.
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Last to join were the band’s incredible horns section - Penjani Chavula, an energetic delight on the saxophone, and Aiko Sato, Mivule’s resident trombone maestro.
M I V U L E
Now a full-fledged 8-piece, Mivule has expanded to play all across Canada, starting from their home base in the Greater Vancouver area all the way out into the interior of BC, the Sunshine Coast, as far north as Haida Gwaii, and further East into Montreal and Ontario. Their music continues to expand and evolve alongside the band itself, while still remaining rooted in the original Reggae and Afrobeat heart of Mivule.
