Artists from the coast revolutionizing Nairobi’s Jazz scene
Kombo Chokwe. Credits: Quaint Photgraphy Juma Tutu prepares for his inaugural for his set at the local bar; Dagoz, a handful of people come in from their smoking breaks outside,…
Jazz in Kenya: A beginner’s guide to artists you need to hear
Interesting jazz artists in Kenya who have stretched and personalized modern jazz conventions, dictating new terms without discarding the old.
Dagoz: An artist’s Venue
Behind an assuming door, lies Dagoz; a tiny unique space that comes off like a dive bar. Since its inception in 2018, it is one of the busiest live music…
Nairobi’s Vibrant Live Music Scene: The Evolution of ‘Thursday Nite Live’
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…
A jazz buff’s guide to the Nairobi jazz scene
A jazz lover's guide to Nairobi’s jazz scene The Nairobi jazz scene lives not only from traditional folk music influences, but also from international influences. Jazz has become part of…