The Kenyan Classical Music Culture
Kenya is bustling with music, bopping heads from every corner especially of the capital; jazz bands, rap artists even beat boxers. Despite the music scene being so colorful, not much…
Shamsi Music : The Audition Album Review
With a spiritual-tinged demeanor, Shamsi music is currently the youngest jazz band in Kenya, they came together in 2014 as a recording and performing instrumental jazz fusion band that comprises…
Review: Women in Music Forum, February Edition
The Goethe institute was the place to be for an intimate evening of amazing music curated by women. Women in music Forum is aimed at promoting and celebrating women in…
MY ‘ALL OF JUNE’ EXPERIENCE | Ythera Music
Nyummy. Very, very Nyummy. June’s much anticipated exclusive shows, All of June was a big hit, I relished being part of part of her band... I was doing background vocals…
What you missed: KNYO January Concert
January ended on a good note for most Classical fans, as the Kenya National Youth Orchestra gave an afternoon dose of delightful music at the Kenya National Theatre. The concert…
Review: Joss Stone Total World Tour in Kenya
There is always that one event that happens in the downpour, it so happened to be one of the most anticipated events of the year, Joss Stone was live in…
Nairobi Orchestra’s End of Year Concert, 2016.
Nairobi Orchestra kicked off its 2016 end of year concert with four performances that celebrate works of various composers: Holst Gustav Suite No.1 E flat for military band, Mendelssohn which…
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Intricate art of Bharathanatyam
Bharatnatyam is a dance art form that has spanned over 2,000 years. It originated in Southern India. The name Bharatanatyam is a simple derivation from the four aspects of dance…
The 9th Annual Nile Gold Jazz and Soul Safari
Music lovers were on the 8th of October 2016, treated to a spectacular musical event at the Lugogo cricket oval in Kampala. Coincidentally, the 9th annual Jazz and soul safari…
Polyrhythmic vibes: Why African Jazz is original
IÂ am writing this article with an assumption of basic music knowledge. Polyrhythms are often misunderstood. This is an attempt to clarify what polyrhythms are and how they have influenced African…