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Read more about the article Jack Muguna: A man of nimble fretwork with consummate showmanship
Jack Muguna performing at a show in Nairobi Credits: Mbarathi

Jack Muguna: A man of nimble fretwork with consummate showmanship

  • Post author:Maureen Shelmith
  • Post published:June 4, 2019
  • Post category:Artist Spotlight/FEATURED
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Jack Muguna is clearly well attuned to what his audience wants, and the pace at which to deliver it. “Don’t ever be envious of my life, you have no idea…

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Read more about the article Nairobi’s Vibrant Live Music Scene: The Evolution of ‘Thursday Nite Live’

Nairobi’s Vibrant Live Music Scene: The Evolution of ‘Thursday Nite Live’

  • Post author:Maureen Shelmith
  • Post published:November 15, 2018
  • Post category:Artist Spotlight/FEATURED/Jazz Spotlight
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Live Music Venues in Nairobi “Form ni gani this Thursday, unaenda kucheki live band itakuwa?” “Whats your plan for Thursday, are you going to check out the live band being…

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Read more about the article Are Producers Music Demi-gods?

Are Producers Music Demi-gods?

  • Post author:Maureen Shelmith
  • Post published:August 29, 2018
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Are Producers Music Demi-gods?| Jazzsymphonic Podcast Episode 1 with Joe Mutoria | I have always been so comfortable sitting behind a keyboard and typing out my thoughts and opinions about…

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Read more about the article Mustacchi Bros stellar performance in Kenya

Mustacchi Bros stellar performance in Kenya

  • Post author:Maureen Shelmith
  • Post published:June 19, 2018
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Italians in Kenya celebrate Italian National Day June 5th 2018 The 72nd celebration of the Festa della Repubblica marking Italy's national day took place at the Italian Ambassador’s Residence in…

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Read more about the article Matteo Di Leonardo: Tapping into new rhythms and grooves!
Matteo Di Leonardo

Matteo Di Leonardo: Tapping into new rhythms and grooves!

  • Post author:Maureen Shelmith
  • Post published:March 15, 2018
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“Kenya is an inspiring country filled with good vibrations” Guitarist Matteo Di Leonardo is a virtuoso on guitar with a uniquely soft and luxurious sound but a melodic imagination of…

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Read more about the article Beyond the Sax Tales: Joseph Mokua Rabai

Beyond the Sax Tales: Joseph Mokua Rabai

  • Post author:Maureen Shelmith
  • Post published:November 1, 2017
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“I will be on this stage next year, best believe”, Rabai tells me with an enthusiastic face. It was 2015, I remember as Sons of Kemet were performing at the…

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Read more about the article Ngoma Zetu: Wacheza ngoma wetu

Ngoma Zetu: Wacheza ngoma wetu

  • Post author:Maureen Shelmith
  • Post published:September 20, 2017
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Celebrating our Eclectic Kenyan Drummers – [Part 1] In many parts of Africa, the drum is a popular instrument. It’s beat resonates with our heartbeat. When the drums are played…

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Read more about the article Tim Riungu: Beyond the Sax Tales

Tim Riungu: Beyond the Sax Tales

  • Post author:Maureen Shelmith
  • Post published:May 31, 2017
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I am still thrilled to have one of the most flamboyant sax sounds in Kenya speak a bit about himself, and the great project he is currently undertaking with Afrosync.…

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Read more about the article In Pictures: Celebrating our Kenyan Jazz cats

In Pictures: Celebrating our Kenyan Jazz cats

  • Post author:Maureen Shelmith
  • Post published:April 14, 2017
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As April get underway, it goes without saying, Happy Jazz Appreciation Jazz Month to you! It is yet another year we take time to celebrate great mementos of the undefiable…

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Read more about the article Basically Bass-ing it; I am Papa

Basically Bass-ing it; I am Papa

  • Post author:Maureen Shelmith
  • Post published:March 14, 2017
  • Post category:Artist Spotlight/Classical Music
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Nowadays, we are accustomed to the mellow tunes of violinists within the Kenyan musical scene. A rarer person or even a group of people bring down an octave or so…

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