Jon Muq

For Jon Muq, a singer-songwriter born in Uganda and now living in Austin, Texas, music is part of a larger conversation hes having with the world and everybody in it. 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, its not just about me and what Im singing. Its about how they understand the songs individually. I think these songs can speak many languages, depending on what you want from them.Muqs experiences as a child in Uganda and as a man in America give him a unique perspective on the world hes addressing. I grew up in a very different life, where so many people pass through hard times just because they dont have much. Our biggest issue was food scarcity. Then I came to a different world, which gave me a picture of how to write a song that can find balance with everyone wherever they are, whether they have a lot or not much. With his May 31st debut album with producer Dan Auerbach and tours with Billy Joel, Norah Jones, Mavis Staples, Amythyst Kiah, Corinne Bailey Rae, and others, Muq is expanding the scope of his music to speak to more and more people.

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- Street parking available on Chicago Avenue
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- Wheelchair accessible spaces
- Companion seating available
- Accessible restrooms
- Front row accommodations
- Elevator access to all levels

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- Late seating during performance intervals
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- Ages 12 and above generally permitted
- Children under 12 require adult supervision
- Some performances may have specific age restrictions
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