George Kinyonga
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George Peter Kinyonga (? – December 24, 1992) was an influential musician in Kenya.
Born in Tanzania, Peter Kinyonga and his brother Wilson Kinyonga founded the rumba band Simba Wanyika which would later spawn Les Wanyika, Super Wanyika Stars and other offshoots. George was the follower of Wilson Kinyonga. Although born in Tanzania, they are of Rwandese origins[citation needed].
George and Wilson Kinyonga began as musicians in their home town Kigoma in Tanzania when they joined Jamhuri Jazz Band Band in 1966. They moved to Arusha in 1970 and formed Arusha Jazz Band with their other brother, William Kinyonga. In 1970 they moved to Kenya and formed Simba Wanyika, which would become one of the most influential bands in the history of East African music.
