George Makinto, better known as Makinto, is an award-winning composer, arranger, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist and storyteller. He pioneered the genre of African Soul Music in the Ivory Coast and trained a new generation of musicians in Niger; won First Prize for his One-Man Show, Merci Mama Africa, at the International Theater Festival of Avignon, France; performed with Miriam Makeba and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Rome for Pope Jean Paul II; and co-created the “Worship His Majesty” event at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. He wrote over 300 original songs and tunes. Makinto also founded Joyful Music & Arts Center in Los Angeles, California and co-founded a non-profit organization, Amahoro International. Makinto considers himself a musical activist whose additional professional accomplishments include: Associate Pastor and Worship Leader at Los Angeles Faith Chapel and Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Development for WAFUNIF, an agency of the United Nations.
Makinto performing St. Thomas at Rudy’s Jazz Room in Nashville TN April 23rd, 2023 Click on the image for video
Click on the image to view a recent musical performance by MAKINTO
EXTERNAL WEBSITES
AMAHORO INTERNATIONAL
AMAHORO INTERNATIONAL (AMI) is a Non for Profit Organization founded by George and Mukarabe Makinto in 2000. AMI operates the AMAHORO LIFE CENTER in Bombo, Uganda, and is actively seeking to establish a culture of Peace and Reconciliation through various activities, including AMAHORO DRUMMING FOR PEACE, PEACE ADVOCACY and PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
More info at www.amahorointernational.net
For registrations at Joyful Music & Arts Music Academy in Rolling Hills Estates and to book lessons, please visit: www.joyfulmusicandarts.com
Email makintomusic@gmail.com or (323) 947 7595 for Bookings