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      The Love Zone Thrills fans on Valentine’s Day

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      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

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      Down memory lane: An Evening Remembering Whitney Houston

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      Ngewa: Kasiva Mutua rhythmical tales on percussion

      April 26, 2022

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      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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      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

      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

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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

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      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

      February 26, 2020

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      The Love Zone Thrills fans on Valentine’s Day

      February 21, 2020

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      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

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      Nairobi Music Society and Nairobi Orchestra Love; Liberty…

      May 4, 2022

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      Beneath the Baobabs Live: A Kenyan live music…

      April 5, 2022

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      Down memory lane: An Evening Remembering Whitney Houston

      December 2, 2021

      Events

      Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

      July 2, 2021

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      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
    • Classical Music

      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

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    • 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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  • EventsReview

    We Love Vinyl; Prince’s Commemoration

    by Maureen Shelmith May 4, 2016
    May 4, 2016

    On the 1st of May, the monthly event of “we love vinyl” took place at its usual spot, Soiree Gardens. This was a special ‘We Love Vinyl’ event as we…

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  • Classical MusicEventsReview

    Kenya National Youth Orchestra Edition of Conduct Us.

    by Maureen Shelmith April 20, 2016
    April 20, 2016

    On Saturday afternoon  at Kenya National Theatre, the National Youth Orchestra were set to perform a set of beautiful and fun pieces they had worked on during a residential stay…

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    AN EVENING OF AFROJAZZ: 2016 FIRST DIVA’S EDITION

    by Maureen Shelmith April 6, 2016
    April 6, 2016

    On the first of April, I attended an event named ‘An Evening of AfroJazz; Divas Edition’, an incredible event by Ricky Na Marafiki band at the Alliance Francaise gardens. The…

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    The Legend of the Jukebox

    by Maureen Shelmith March 22, 2016
    March 22, 2016

    Last week, I was cordially invited by the Italian cultural Institute for an incredible journey through time. The Italian cultural institute brought us Easy Pop. The event was held at…

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  • Classical MusicEvents

    Nairobi Orchestra’s ‘Fantastique’ Concert

    by Maureen Shelmith March 4, 2016
    March 4, 2016

    Classical music aficionados listen up! The Nairobi Orchestra is poised to take over the Braeburn Theatre on the 12th and 13th of March 2016. According to the organizers you should look forward…

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    Kenya Music Conservatoire: Trio Recital

    by Maureen Shelmith February 29, 2016
    February 29, 2016

    Last Thursday evening, Nairobi’s oldest music organization,Kenya Music Conservatoire, brought together a midweek treat for classical lovers at their Ballet studio. The musical treat was dubbed the ‘Trio Recital’ it…

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  • EventsJazz SpotlightReview

    The 3rd Safaricom International Jazz festival | by Kuchio Asonga

    by Maureen Shelmith February 25, 2016
    February 25, 2016

    The Safaricom international Jazz festival held on 21st February 2016 was a treat for the young and old as well. I went to the event to experience musical tastes beyond…

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    Sons of Kemet to Perform at The Safaricom Jazz Festival

    by Maureen Shelmith February 10, 2016
    February 10, 2016

    Kenyan audiences can experience Sons of Kemet’s sound in all its polyrhythmic, tuba-blasting glory when the band makes its Kenyan debut during the Safaricom Jazz Festival.   Sons of Kemet…

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    Nairobi Vinyl lovers

    by Maureen Shelmith February 1, 2016
    February 1, 2016

    There are so many options to choose from on how to listen to music, such as mp3 and spotify. I keep asking myself, why is there still a significant number…

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    Safaricom Jazz Lounge

    by Maureen Shelmith November 24, 2015
    November 24, 2015

    This will be a night I won’t forget, a bevy of Jazz and soul fans are going to throng the Carnivore grounds on the third of December for the Safaricom…

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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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