Jacob Asiyo and Kavutha MwanziaCredits: Courtesy 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…
Interesting jazz artists in Kenya who have stretched and personalized modern jazz conventions, dictating new terms without discarding the old.
Last Saturday, Nairobians thronged the intimate Braeburn Theatre along Gitanga Road for a special kind of night. The event dubbed ‘Remembering Aretha’ brought together notable Kenyan artists for a spectacular…
I will say this with all honesty; there is nothing as beautiful as music crafted by musicians and the audience can resonate and connect with. I am still buzzing with…
If you know me personally, then you know that I absolutely love jazz. I am just from the 19th Cape Town Jazz Festival, and my whole inner being is still…
Kavutha Mwanzia Asiyo Jazz in Kenya today reflects the culture of the beautiful people of Kenya. Just like any other medium of communication TV, radio, internet and music in general.…
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 jazz circuit, Nairobi’s Live music…
The first time I heard Shamsi I thought they were ok. The second time they were still just ok. Then they played at Thursday Night Live at J's on Waiyaki…
As April get underway, it goes without saying, Happy Jazz Appreciation Jazz Month to you! It is yet another year we take time to celebrate great mementos of the undefiable…
This was the precursor to the most anticipated jazz music event of the year, the Safaricom International Jazz festival. Slated to take the stage were the Italian duo, Giampaolo Nuti,…