Jack Muguna: Journey of the Soul
It all seems quite unfathomable that we are still living through a pandemic. In Kenya, in particular, there have been tougher restrictions in regards to lockdown and curfews, huge gatherings…
Nairobi Horns Project after their electrifying performance at Safaricom Jazz Day
Credits: Mbarathi's Edge
Experience Nairobi Horns Project Debut Album – Black in Gold
Written by Joy Ruguru Unlike the owner of this blog, I’m not an ardent fan of jazz. Maybe as background music when I’m eating or reading. I blame it on…
Nairobi to tune up for International Jazz Day 2019: Celebrating African Jazz
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…
Jazz in Kenya: A beginner’s guide to artists you need to hear
Interesting jazz artists in Kenya who have stretched and personalized modern jazz conventions, dictating new terms without discarding the old.
Nairobi Horns Project Debut album – Black in Gold
It is a golden release! Nairobi Horns projectcredits: Teddy Mitchner Nairobi funkiest outfit are storming into the music arena this 2019 with their debut album Black in Gold. This follows…
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 anyway. I have a ritual every beginning of the week,…
#AfroSynthesis – Of Collaborations and the Jazz Sub-Genre in Nairobi
#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…
Musical Collaborations take over at the Safaricom International Jazz Day Celebrations 2018
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…
Safaricom Jazz at 5 – A Motley of Baby Steps.
Safaricom Jazz at 5 – A Motley of Baby Steps. Mackinlay Mutsembi – Nairobi Horns Project When the first edition of SIJF I was not residing in Nairobi yet; I…
Rich sounds from Africa at the Safaricom International Jazz Day Celebrations 2018
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…