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      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

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      September 26, 2019

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      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

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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

      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
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      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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    The Afrosynthesis Experience

    by Maureen Shelmith July 31, 2018
    July 31, 2018

    The Afrosynthesis Experience Award-winning jazz & Afro-jazz fusion band, Shamsi Music curated an experience that celebrated Africa through music. The AfroSynthesis Experience was a Jazz party that we couldn’t resist…

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    KWETU Album Review

    by Maureen Shelmith July 18, 2018
    July 18, 2018

    Written by Joy Ruguru We have forgotten who we are as Africans. We need something to connect us to our dying roots and almost disappearing culture. Some people read yellowed…

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    [Pictorial] A bonified Uganda: 11th Johnnie Walker Jazz Safari

    by Maureen Shelmith July 10, 2018
    July 10, 2018

    On the 30th of June, my little musical escapades took me all the way to the pearl of Africa. I got to listen to Grammy Award winner, Richard Bona, with…

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    Musical Collaborations take over at the Safaricom International Jazz Day Celebrations 2018

    by Maureen Shelmith May 8, 2018
    May 8, 2018

    I will say this with all honesty; there is nothing as beautiful as music crafted by musicians and the audience can resonate  and connect with. I am still buzzing with…

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    Spinning around Vinyl Records into artistic pieces – Njogu Kuria

    by Maureen Shelmith April 23, 2018
    April 23, 2018

    World Record Store Day Kenya: Scenes from Nairobi On the 21st of April, music lovers flocked the busy Kenyatta Market to relive the moments of the oldies. The music enthusiasts…

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    Celebration of live jazz music and a taste of Mediterranean culture at Karel T Lounge

    by Maureen Shelmith April 17, 2018
    April 17, 2018

    Celebration of live jazz music and a taste of Mediterranean culture at Karel T Lounge I will tell you this for free, Italians, French or Greek do not need to…

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    Kenyan Musicians to look out for in 2018

    by Maureen Shelmith March 1, 2018
    March 1, 2018

    In just a span of one month, there has been a beehive of activity as many Kenyan artists have dropped so many new jams, from Nyashinski to Muthoni the Drummer…

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    Safaricom Jazz @ 5 gets a splash of electric female energy.

    by Maureen Shelmith February 27, 2018
    February 27, 2018

    Femme Fusion electrifying performance at Safaricom Jazz @ 5 Safaricom Limited has a powerful slogan that says, great things happen when people come together. On the 25th of February, jazz…

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    Makuti Bar & Grill : Home to Kenyan Jazz Stars

    by Maureen Shelmith January 9, 2018
    January 9, 2018

    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…

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    My top 5 Kenyan albums of 2017

    by Maureen Shelmith December 6, 2017
    December 6, 2017

    My top 5 Kenyan albums of 2017 There has been fantastic music that has been released over the year. As the curtain falls on 2017, it might be hard to…

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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.

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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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