Tag: Hugh Masekela

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Artist Spotlight FEATURED

Jack Muguna: A man of nimble fretwork with consummate showmanship

Jack Muguna performing at a show in Nairobi
Jack Muguna performing at a show in Nairobi Credits: Mbarathi

Jack Muguna is clearly well attuned to what his audience wants, and the pace at which to deliver it. “Don’t ever be envious of my [Read More…]

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Kenyans to pay tribute to Hugh Masekela

Tribute poster
Kenyans to pay tribute to Hugh Masekela

Celebrating Hugh Masekela written by Mackinlay Mutsembi. Legacies fascinate me. Legends even more. I did not grow up listening to Hugh Masekela, but I was [Read More…]

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Jazz Spotlight Review

Makuti Bar & Grill : Home to Kenyan Jazz Stars

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 [Read More…]