Justinian Tamusuza is an Ugandan composer, born in Kibisi, who was trained in traditional Ugandan instruments, such as the tube fiddle, drums, and the endingidi. Tamusuza received Western music training in Belfast, Ireland, where he was introduced to Western instruments and musical forms. His training would continue at Northwestern University, where he would get his doctorate in composition. One of his pieces has been featured on the Kronos Quartet’s “Pieces of Africa” album, and has music that has been performed by the Imani Wind Quintet. Tamusuza is still very active, participating in several different musical composer groups throughout the eastern US