“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…
In just a span of one month, there has been a beehive of activity as many Kenyan artists have dropped so many new jams, from Nyashinski to Muthoni the Drummer…
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.…
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 exposed to his music in…
Tin Pan Band Plays Nairobi Yes yes yes. Tin Pan band will be bringing their captivating sound to Nairobi. The band which comprises of energetic New Yorkers who perform with…
“I will be on this stage next year, best believe”, Rabai tells me with an enthusiastic face. It was 2015, I remember as Sons of Kemet were performing at the…
If you are a music fan especially jazz, then you are in for a treat this weekend. Talented Senegalese vocalist and bassist Alune Wade will be the leading act at…
Celebrating our Eclectic Kenyan Drummers – [Part 1] In many parts of Africa, the drum is a popular instrument. It’s beat resonates with our heartbeat. When the drums are played…
June Gachui’s lovingly debut album, Twenty Years is delectable scrumptious that serves equally for the contemporary market. It gifts the listener, the wholesome journey of June Gachui’s twenty years rocking…
April is jazz appreciation month, and April 30th is International Jazz Day. In the early 1940s, a small group of musicians would meet in two small clubs late at night…