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Nairobi’s Vibrant Live Music Scene: The Evolution of ‘Thursday Nite Live’

Live Music Venues in Nairobi “Form ni gani this Thursday, unaenda kucheki live band itakuwa?” “Whats...

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

Jazz is seemingly becoming popular in Kenya. Last week, fans thronged the Uhuru Gardens on a weekday...

Safaricom Jazz Lounge 2018: A Double Cut for Change

Nairobi! The Jazz music season is upon us. Those looking forward to indulging in some good jazz...

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival 2018 – Nairobi Horns road to Joburg!

Nairobi Horns Project Debut Performance at Joy of Jazz I am a sucker for good music. It is not news...

Nairobi Pays tribute to Queen of Soul; Aretha Franklin

Last Saturday, Nairobians thronged the intimate Braeburn Theatre along Gitanga Road for a special...

Chempkemboi Mang’ira: Let’s own our culture people!

I had the distinct honor of chatting with one of my close friends, Chepkemboi Mang’ira...

Are Producers Music Demi-gods?

Are Producers Music Demi-gods?| Jazzsymphonic Podcast Episode 1 with Joe Mutoria | I have always...

Review: The Soil Live in Nairobi Concert

I am still thrilled from such an alluring performance by The Soil’s live at the J’s...

The Afrosynthesis Experience

The Afrosynthesis Experience Award-winning jazz & Afro-jazz fusion band, Shamsi Music curated an...

The Soil Live in Nairobi

In this 21st century age we live in, the digital disruption has played part and parcel of music...

#AfroSynthesis – Of Collaborations and the Jazz Sub-Genre in Nairobi

#AfroSynthesis – Of Collaborations and the Jazz Sub-Genre in Nairobi Written by: Mackinlay...

Classics at the GoDown Fundraising Concert

Fundraising concert in support of the GoDown Art Centre Transformation For 15 years the GoDown has...

KWETU Album Review

Written by Joy Ruguru We have forgotten who we are as Africans. We need something to connect us to...

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

On the 30th of June, my little musical escapades took me all the way to the pearl of Africa. I got...

A jazz buff’s guide to the Nairobi jazz scene

A jazz lover’s guide to Nairobi’s jazz scene The Nairobi jazz scene lives not only from...