Song Review: Lala by Nzomo
The cover image of the song reveals Muema Nzomo’s artistic side. Muema Nzomo is not only a talented pianist but a creative freelance photographer as well. On the cover art…
Nairobi Horns Project: Exhilarating Kenyan Jazz Ensemble
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…
Album review: So Simple by Ricky na Marafiki Band
Bassist Ricky Nanjero, and his band work to create music that sound different from traditional jazz. So Simple, Ricky na Marafiki’s second album is far from typical jazz with its afro-jazz feel. So…
#KorogaFestival: The special Jazz edition
On the 8th of May, Mother’s day, the Koroga festival organizers, gave us a helluva of an experience for their 12th edition. The lineup for the day included the sassy…
We Love Vinyl; Prince’s Commemoration
On the 1st of May, the monthly event of “we love vinyl” took place at its usual spot, Soiree Gardens. This was a special ‘We Love Vinyl’ event as we…
Kenya National Youth Orchestra Edition of Conduct Us.
On Saturday afternoon at Kenya National Theatre, the National Youth Orchestra were set to perform a set of beautiful and fun pieces they had worked on during a residential stay…
AN EVENING OF AFROJAZZ: 2016 FIRST DIVA’S EDITION
On the first of April, I attended an event named ‘An Evening of AfroJazz; Divas Edition’, an incredible event by Ricky Na Marafiki band at the Alliance Francaise gardens. The…
The Legend of the Jukebox
Last week, I was cordially invited by the Italian cultural Institute for an incredible journey through time. The Italian cultural institute brought us Easy Pop. The event was held at…
Kenya Music Conservatoire: Trio Recital
Last Thursday evening, Nairobi’s oldest music organization,Kenya Music Conservatoire, brought together a midweek treat for classical lovers at their Ballet studio. The musical treat was dubbed the ‘Trio Recital’ it…
The 3rd Safaricom International Jazz festival | by Kuchio Asonga
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…