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      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

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      The Love Zone Thrills fans on Valentine’s Day

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      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

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      Nairobi Music Society and Nairobi Orchestra Love; Liberty…

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      Beneath the Baobabs Live: A Kenyan live music…

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      Down memory lane: An Evening Remembering Whitney Houston

      December 2, 2021

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      Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

      July 2, 2021

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      An Evening Celebrating Stevie Wonder in Nairobi

      June 10, 2021

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      Ngewa: Kasiva Mutua rhythmical tales on percussion

      April 26, 2022

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      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

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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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      Pilani Bubu: Jazz Breaks Me Open. Songs from…

      April 29, 2020

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      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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    Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

    by Maureen Shelmith February 6, 2020
    February 6, 2020

    Shamsi Music, an award-winning jazz and afro-jazz fusion band from Nairobi Kenya, which prides itself in creating memorable musical experiences 1 released their eagerly awaited sophomore album; Afrosynthesis. Shamsi Music…

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    ALBUM REVIEW: MAIA AND THE BIG SKY

    by Maureen Shelmith September 26, 2019
    September 26, 2019

    The one thing I spend considerable time doing is listening to music, maybe a bit too much because I should practice a lot more than I actually do. And perhaps…

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    Nairobi to tune up for International Jazz Day 2019: Celebrating African Jazz

    by Maureen Shelmith April 18, 2019
    April 18, 2019

    Jazz Appreciation Month fondly known as J.A.M was officiated under the auspices of Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2012 and is celebrated annually in the month of April.…

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

    by Maureen Shelmith July 26, 2018
    July 26, 2018

    #AfroSynthesis – Of Collaborations and the Jazz Sub-Genre in Nairobi Written by: Mackinlay Mutsembi Let’s talk Industry; try understand Industry building. One thing that “Industry” does is that it creates…

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    A jazz buff’s guide to the Nairobi jazz scene

    by Maureen Shelmith June 27, 2018
    June 27, 2018

    A jazz lover’s guide to Nairobi’s jazz scene The Nairobi jazz scene lives not only from traditional folk music influences, but also from international influences. Jazz has become part of…

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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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    Matteo Di Leonardo: Tapping into new rhythms and grooves!

    by Maureen Shelmith March 15, 2018
    March 15, 2018

    “Kenya is an inspiring country filled with good vibrations” Guitarist Matteo Di Leonardo is a virtuoso on guitar with a uniquely soft and luxurious sound but a melodic imagination of…

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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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    February 18, 2021
  • WYNTON MARSALIS interactive session with Kenyan artists: Mythology of Jazz, improvisation and creativity

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