Livingstone Legacy, real name Brother Nteziyaremye is an upcoming Jazz and Blues gospel artist whose music is enjoyed both by gospel and secular music lovers. Kigali-born Rwandese, Livingstone Brother work with LIVINGSTONE LEGACY ltd and Ventured into music and performing with great Artists Rwandese/others and also has led a greatest traditional group IRANGIRA, Black Blu Zung,Music director for concerts, Events and perfoming in FESTIPAD, Kigali Up and others Festival, .../p>

He ventured into music in 2001 and spent four years performing with a traditional dance troupe called ‘Irangira’.
In 2005, Livingstone was in touch with Tamfum Ibrahim, a famous local artist, who introduced him to Jazz.

Together with Ibrahim, the dual formed a group dubbed ‘Bravo Zung Stars’ and started staging live performances in public places. They have a rich collection of music genres such as Rock & Roll, Blues, Jazz, and Zouk. 

It was around that time that Livingstone decided to enroll at Kigali Music School, to improve on his music career—unfortunately, he was unable to complete the course due to lack of finances.

Alarmed that he could lose his talent, he quickly joined and started playing with the Black Blue Zung band, alongside Tamfum, Albert Torch, Tonny, Safari, and Mike.

Livingstone says he is inspired by great instrumentalists, including Mikel Del Ferro, Bashir Dia, and Ryan Cohan.
Today, the jazz star sings with Asaph Music International, one of the leading praise and worship choirs at Zion Temple.

He recently signed a contract with Moriah Entertainment Groups, which manages and promotes his work. He is also a member of the Moriah band.

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The article was published on Monday, July 12, 2010, on the NewTimes Website