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Born & raised in Tanzania but now calling Mparntwe (Alice Springs) home, Katanga Junior is an exciting, charismatic artist who has captivated audiences across the Territory since arriving 5 years ago. Seamlessly integrating himself into the local music scene, Junior has developed a dedicated fan base thanks to his distinctively deep voice, smooth flow & multilingual lyrics. Incorporating hip-hop, reggae, afrobeat & indie-folk sounds, Katanga cannot be pigeonholed as a creative & audiences love him all the more for it. 2024 was a HUGE year for Katanga Junior, releasing his collaborative album Pamoja, playing Nannup Music Festival & his album tour, headlining Wide Open Space Festival, opening for Cat Empire at the closing of Darwin Festival & winning Blues n Roots Song of the Year at the Northern Territory Music Awards. 2025 looks set to be even bigger with a return to East Africa to kick the year off before releasing Tanzania, the first single of his forthcoming five-track EP Bongo.