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      Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

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      A Kenyan Opera: Nyanga The Runaway Grandmother

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      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

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      March 19, 2020

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      Experience Nairobi Horns Project Debut Album – Black…

      July 18, 2019

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      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…

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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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      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

      Review

      The Love Zone Thrills fans on Valentine’s Day

      February 21, 2020

      Review

      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

      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
    • 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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    Experience Nairobi Horns Project Debut Album – Black in Gold

    by Maureen Shelmith July 18, 2019
    July 18, 2019

    Written by Joy Ruguru Unlike the owner of this blog, I’m not an ardent fan of jazz. Maybe as background music when I’m eating or reading. I blame it on…

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    Femi Kuti in Kenya: A Kenyan voyage to Afrika Shrine at Koroga Festival.

    by Maureen Shelmith July 9, 2019
    July 9, 2019

    Femi Kuti at Koroga Festival Femi Kuti and the Positive Force brought the house down during the 26th edition of Koroga Festival. The Sunday event hosted over 4,000 music revelers…

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    Nairobians enjoy an afternoon of Music to celebrate African Jazz

    by Maureen Shelmith May 2, 2019
    May 2, 2019

    There is something spectacularly interesting about Kenyans and their love for public holidays if it is not going to enjoy a drink with friends they are either going to party…

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    Review: Safaricom Jazz Festival 2019

    by Maureen Shelmith February 19, 2019
    February 19, 2019

    Miller was a killer. His performance was superb.
    Marcus truly rounded off a stunning #Safaricom jazz performance with his astounding performance.

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    Dagoz: An artist’s Venue

    by Maureen Shelmith January 15, 2019
    January 15, 2019

    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…

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    Makande; Juma Tutu’s ode to his hometown

    by Maureen Shelmith November 27, 2018
    November 27, 2018

    Music collaborations are usually a spectacular way to meld two genres or two fans bases to yield incredible results. Earlier this year, I did a review of musicians to look…

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    The wait was not in Vain: Dianne Reeves rocks at the Safaricom Jazz Lounge 2018

    by Maureen Shelmith October 23, 2018
    October 23, 2018

    Jazz is seemingly becoming popular in Kenya. Last week, fans thronged the Uhuru Gardens on a weekday for the Safaricom Jazz Lounge. Surprisingly, young fans trooped in more than the…

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    Safaricom Jazz Lounge 2018: A Double Cut for Change

    by Maureen Shelmith October 11, 2018
    October 11, 2018

    Nairobi! The Jazz music season is upon us. Those looking forward to indulging in some good jazz music with a tranquil theme can mark their calendars for the 18th of…

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    Nairobi Pays tribute to Queen of Soul; Aretha Franklin

    by Maureen Shelmith September 18, 2018
    September 18, 2018

    Last Saturday, Nairobians thronged the intimate Braeburn Theatre along Gitanga Road for a special kind of night. The event dubbed ‘Remembering Aretha’ brought together notable Kenyan artists for a spectacular…

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    Review: The Soil Live in Nairobi Concert

    by Maureen Shelmith August 7, 2018
    August 7, 2018

    I am still thrilled from such an alluring performance by The Soil’s live at the J’s Fresh Bar and Kitchen. The current energy at J’s was electric in spite of…

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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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