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      The Love Zone Thrills fans on Valentine’s Day

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      Down memory lane: An Evening Remembering Whitney Houston

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      Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

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      Ngewa: Kasiva Mutua rhythmical tales on percussion

      April 26, 2022

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      Herbie Tsoaeli Spiritual Dialogues: At This Point in…

      December 10, 2021

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      Sage Chemutai: Love is all we need

      April 26, 2021

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      Jack Muguna: Journey of the Soul

      April 20, 2021

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      WYNTON MARSALIS interactive session with Kenyan artists: Mythology…

      November 26, 2020

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      Nairobi Music Society and Nairobi Orchestra Love; Liberty…

      May 4, 2022

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      Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

      July 2, 2021

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      A Kenyan Opera: Nyanga The Runaway Grandmother

      November 17, 2020

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      Beethoven 250 Years on, A Spirited awakening in…

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      David Ralak: A visionary pioneering figure with great…

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      April 29, 2020

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      March 19, 2020

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      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

      February 26, 2020

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      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

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      CoronaVirus: Kenyan Artists in a time of a…

      March 19, 2020

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      Experience Nairobi Horns Project Debut Album – Black…

      July 18, 2019

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      Artists from the coast revolutionizing Nairobi’s Jazz scene

      April 9, 2019

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      Jazz in Kenya: A beginner’s guide to artists…

      February 26, 2019

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      Pilani Bubu: Jazz Breaks Me Open. Songs from…

      April 29, 2020

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      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

      February 26, 2020

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      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

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      ALBUM REVIEW: MAIA AND THE BIG SKY

      September 26, 2019

      My Afro Jazz

      Dan Aceda, Juma Tutu to Grace Ricky na…

      November 17, 2015

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      Eric Wainaina Thrills fans at An Evening of…

      August 31, 2015

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      August 20, 2015

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      Jack Muguna: Journey of the Soul

      April 20, 2021

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      Geco Café: Slithering with good vibes in Nairobi

      February 18, 2021

      Review

      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

      February 26, 2020

      Review

      The Love Zone Thrills fans on Valentine’s Day

      February 21, 2020

      Review

      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

  • Events
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      Nairobi Music Society and Nairobi Orchestra Love; Liberty…

      May 4, 2022

      Events

      Beneath the Baobabs Live: A Kenyan live music…

      April 5, 2022

      Events

      Down memory lane: An Evening Remembering Whitney Houston

      December 2, 2021

      Events

      Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

      July 2, 2021

      Events

      An Evening Celebrating Stevie Wonder in Nairobi

      June 10, 2021

  • Artist Spotlight
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      Ngewa: Kasiva Mutua rhythmical tales on percussion

      April 26, 2022

      Artist Spotlight

      Herbie Tsoaeli Spiritual Dialogues: At This Point in…

      December 10, 2021

      Artist Spotlight

      Sage Chemutai: Love is all we need

      April 26, 2021

      Artist Spotlight

      Jack Muguna: Journey of the Soul

      April 20, 2021

      Artist Spotlight

      WYNTON MARSALIS interactive session with Kenyan artists: Mythology…

      November 26, 2020

  • Classical Music
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      Nairobi Music Society and Nairobi Orchestra Love; Liberty…

      May 4, 2022

      Classical Music

      Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

      July 2, 2021

      Classical Music

      A Kenyan Opera: Nyanga The Runaway Grandmother

      November 17, 2020

      Classical Music

      Beethoven 250 Years on, A Spirited awakening in…

      September 25, 2020

      Classical Music

      David Ralak: A visionary pioneering figure with great…

      June 16, 2020

  • Jazz
    • All Jazz Opinions Jazz Spotlight My Afro Jazz
      Artist Spotlight

      Pilani Bubu: Jazz Breaks Me Open. Songs from…

      April 29, 2020

      Jazz Opinions

      CoronaVirus: Kenyan Artists in a time of a…

      March 19, 2020

      Jazz Spotlight

      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

      February 26, 2020

      Jazz Spotlight

      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

      Jazz Opinions

      CoronaVirus: Kenyan Artists in a time of a…

      March 19, 2020

      Jazz Opinions

      Experience Nairobi Horns Project Debut Album – Black…

      July 18, 2019

      Jazz Opinions

      Artists from the coast revolutionizing Nairobi’s Jazz scene

      April 9, 2019

      Jazz Opinions

      Jazz in Kenya: A beginner’s guide to artists…

      February 26, 2019

      Jazz Spotlight

      Pilani Bubu: Jazz Breaks Me Open. Songs from…

      April 29, 2020

      Jazz Spotlight

      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

      February 26, 2020

      Jazz Spotlight

      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

      Jazz Spotlight

      ALBUM REVIEW: MAIA AND THE BIG SKY

      September 26, 2019

      My Afro Jazz

      Dan Aceda, Juma Tutu to Grace Ricky na…

      November 17, 2015

      My Afro Jazz

      Eric Wainaina Thrills fans at An Evening of…

      August 31, 2015

      My Afro Jazz

      You can’t Miss An Evening Of Afro Jazz…

      August 20, 2015

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

    by Maureen Shelmith November 15, 2018
    November 15, 2018

    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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    Are Producers Music Demi-gods?

    by Maureen Shelmith August 29, 2018
    August 29, 2018

    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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    Mustacchi Bros stellar performance in Kenya

    by Maureen Shelmith June 19, 2018
    June 19, 2018

    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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    Matteo Di Leonardo: Tapping into new rhythms and grooves!

    by Maureen Shelmith March 15, 2018
    March 15, 2018

    “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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    Beyond the Sax Tales: Joseph Mokua Rabai

    by Maureen Shelmith November 1, 2017
    November 1, 2017

    “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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    Ngoma Zetu: Wacheza ngoma wetu

    by Maureen Shelmith September 20, 2017
    September 20, 2017

    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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    Tim Riungu: Beyond the Sax Tales

    by Maureen Shelmith May 31, 2017
    May 31, 2017

    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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    In Pictures: Celebrating our Kenyan Jazz cats

    by Maureen Shelmith April 14, 2017
    April 14, 2017

    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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  • Artist SpotlightClassical Music

    Basically Bass-ing it; I am Papa

    by Maureen Shelmith March 14, 2017
    March 14, 2017

    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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    Celebrating Women in Classical Music scene in Kenya

    by Maureen Shelmith March 8, 2017
    March 8, 2017

    In the classical music world, just as in other professional field, women have been present and made significant contributions within the classical music scene especially if we have a look…

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About Me

About Me

Maureen Shelmith

My mission here is to take you on a Kenyan musical journey that is exceptional.

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  • Herbie Tsoaeli Spiritual Dialogues: At This Point in Time

    December 10, 2021
  • Sage Chemutai: Love is all we need

    April 26, 2021
  • Geco Café: Slithering with good vibes in Nairobi

    February 18, 2021
  • WYNTON MARSALIS interactive session with Kenyan artists: Mythology of Jazz, improvisation and creativity

    November 26, 2020
  • A Kenyan Opera: Nyanga The Runaway Grandmother

    November 17, 2020

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