Jazz Spotlight

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…

Kavutha Mwanzia Asiyo Jazz in Kenya today reflects the culture of the beautiful people of Kenya. Just like any other medium of communication TV, radio, internet and music in general.…

Safaricom Jazz festival marks its 5th year If you have a penchant for jazz and good music, the safaricom International Jazz festival is an event you wouldn’t want to miss…

Our little Kenyan ‘Birdland’ Haven: Makuti Bar & Grill at Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi Whether you’re a long-time jazz enthusiast or a newbie to the Kenyan jazz circuit, Nairobi’s Live music…

Too often than not, we are accustomed to a band blaring away their finest tunes whilst you delve into your sumptuous meals, and down a lager.  But a few new…

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…

  I found out about the Nairobi Horns Project through stalking one of their members… I was so intrigued by videos MacKinlay Mutsembi used to upload of a band he…

Every year since the inception of the Safaricom Jazz festival in 2014, jazz fans have been treated to  spectacular jazz music from various act that have come to Nairobi, to…

The festival actually started 6 days earlier when the different guest artists/bands were performing at various venues across the city especially at Safaricom’s Michael Joseph Centre where I watched the…

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…