I'm Skill Sawasawa. Through YiraFolk, I carry the traditional sound of Eastern DRC into a cinematic, contemporary language for film and documentary work.
I'm a composer and musician, and the creator of YiraFolk — an original musical style that blends the traditional sounds of Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo with a contemporary, cinematic approach.
My practice celebrates African musical heritage, carrying folk instruments and ancestral rhythms into modern composition. Inspired by nature, storytelling, and the richness of African traditions, I create immersive music for film, documentaries, and creative projects — building a bridge between Africa's cultural legacy and today's global sound.
Works that have carried my sound beyond Eastern DRC and earned international recognition.
Beyond these projects, I've worked on several sound projects — films, documentaries, music, commercials, and more — and taken part in introductory training courses on audio production software in Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya.
Listen below — I'll keep adding new releases here over time.