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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

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      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

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      Down memory lane: An Evening Remembering Whitney Houston

      December 2, 2021

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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…

      September 25, 2020

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      David Ralak: A visionary pioneering figure with great…

      June 16, 2020

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      Pilani Bubu: Jazz Breaks Me Open. Songs from…

      April 29, 2020

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      CoronaVirus: Kenyan Artists in a time of a…

      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

      Jazz Opinions

      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

      Jazz Spotlight

      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

      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

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      Eric Wainaina Thrills fans at An Evening of…

      August 31, 2015

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      You can’t Miss An Evening Of Afro Jazz…

      August 20, 2015

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      Jack Muguna: Journey of the Soul

      April 20, 2021

      Review

      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
    • Artist Spotlight

      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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  • Artist SpotlightReview

    Jack Muguna: Journey of the Soul

    by Maureen Shelmith April 20, 2021
    April 20, 2021

    It all seems quite unfathomable that we are still living through a pandemic. In Kenya, in particular, there have been tougher restrictions in regards to lockdown and curfews, huge gatherings…

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    Geco Café: Slithering with good vibes in Nairobi

    by Maureen Shelmith February 18, 2021
    February 18, 2021

    Breakfast at Geco Café along Mbaazi Avenue, It feels like the right place to be. Being on-trend in the restaurant business isn’t difficult, sniff the air to work out which…

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    How to work with producers in Kenya by Jaaz Odongo

    by Maureen Shelmith February 26, 2020
    February 26, 2020

    Eh! My people! I have something I need to get off my chest! It’s so painful. But here goes! I’ve just seen a few posts today form certain Top Kenya…

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  • EventsReview

    The Love Zone Thrills fans on Valentine’s Day

    by Maureen Shelmith February 21, 2020
    February 21, 2020

    The 2nd Edition of The Love Zone left us all in the feels this past Valentine’s. The unique intimate event was held at Braeside High School, Muthangari Road. Opening the…

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  • Jazz SpotlightReview

    Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

    by Maureen Shelmith February 6, 2020
    February 6, 2020

    Shamsi Music, an award-winning jazz and afro-jazz fusion band from Nairobi Kenya, which prides itself in creating memorable musical experiences 1 released their eagerly awaited sophomore album; Afrosynthesis. Shamsi Music…

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    Pictorial: Kabisa Jazz Collective album launch in Nairobi

    by Maureen Shelmith October 11, 2019
    October 11, 2019

    Matteo Di Leonardo and his Kenyan counterparts celebrated the release of their CD release brand new collaborative project ‘Kabisa’ with an album-launch party held at Michael Joseph Centre, Nairobi. They’d…

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  • Jazz SpotlightReview

    ALBUM REVIEW: MAIA AND THE BIG SKY

    by Maureen Shelmith September 26, 2019
    September 26, 2019

    The one thing I spend considerable time doing is listening to music, maybe a bit too much because I should practice a lot more than I actually do. And perhaps…

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  • Jazz SpotlightReview

    Tales from Zanzibar: Man Sulei TaraJazz Nights

    by Maureen Shelmith September 5, 2019
    September 5, 2019

    Zanzibar is famed for its nightlife which is centered around the sundowner tradition. Zanzibar nightlife On a sweaty evening in the dog days of our African summer, I walk through…

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    Thum Biro: A colorful burst of folk music by Labdi Ommes

    by Maureen Shelmith August 27, 2019
    August 27, 2019

    Thum Biro – Labdi Ommes On Saturday afternoon, Labdi Ommes previewed her forthcoming album at an exclusive listening party. The listening party was an intimate event, with about 20 people…

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    The Collective Restaurant: Intriguing Art, Enthralling Music meets Fine Dining

    by Maureen Shelmith August 6, 2019
    August 6, 2019

    The Collective Restaurant and Art Gallery The Collective Restaurant is a contemporary restaurant; a haven within the city. A unique  spot located on the ground floor of Utalii Towers. It…

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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.

Featured Posts

  • 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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