May 4, 2025 – Jon Muq

Jon Muq is a singer-songwriter born in Uganda and now living in Austin, Texas. I saw him last year and knew I wanted to have him perform at NB House Concerts but getting a date was difficult since he’s been playing at festivals, touring with Billy Joel, Norah Jones, Mavis Staples, and others and traveling all over the world. Finally it seems like he’ll be here for our last show of the season, Sunday, May 4th. Drawing from African as well as western musical trends and traditions, he devises songs as small gifts, designed to settle into everyday life and provoke reflection and resilience. “These days the world is sad,” he explains, “so I wanted to make happy songs. I wanted to write songs that connected with the listener in a very personal way. When someone listens to my music, it’s not just about me and what I’m singing. It’s about how they understand the songs individually. I think these songs can speak many languages, depending on what you want from them.” So glad to get Jon here to finish out the season.