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Nairobi Music Society and Nairobi Orchestra Love; Liberty concert in Nairobi

The Nairobi Music society and Nairobi Orchestra showcased an exhilarating concert on the 30th April and 1st May at the Kenya theatre. The concert was [Read More…]

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Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

Last Sunday, we were treated to a short but sweet concert dubbed, Nairobi Orchestra returns. This eagerly-anticipated gig was sold out, and it’s not difficult [Read More…]

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Artist Spotlight Classical Music

David Ralak: A visionary pioneering figure with great virtuosity

David Otieno Ralak, is a Nairobi man fully conscious of his extraordinary talent. He isn’t one to waste words, neither does he waste any describing [Read More…]

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Kenyan Classical Musicians keep the music alive in the wake of COVID-19

As weeks morphed to months following the imposition of economic and cultural lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the resumption of live music performance [Read More…]

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In pursuit of discovery: Wamocho’s commanding presence with the Ghetto Classics

In pursuit of discovery: Wamocho’s commanding presence with the Ghetto Classics For a professional classical musician, Benjamin Wamocho has an ever smiling face that radiates [Read More…]

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Classical Music Review

Review: Nairobi Orchestra June 2017 Concert

The Nairobi Orchestra had planned a two-day event to mark this concert. The concert took place at Braeburn Theatre. Braeburn has remarkably good acoustics. The [Read More…]

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Classical Music Review

The Kenyan Classical Music Culture

Kenya is bustling with music, bopping heads from every corner especially of the capital; jazz bands, rap artists even beat boxers. Despite the music scene [Read More…]

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Artist Spotlight Classical Music

Basically Bass-ing it; I am Papa

Nowadays, we are accustomed to the mellow tunes of violinists within the Kenyan musical scene. A rarer person or even a group of people bring [Read More…]

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Artist Spotlight Classical Music

Levi Wataka: For the Love of Classical Music and Rugby

Standing in front of the orchestra, Levi Wataka, holds a baton on his right hand, as the other hand rests on a music stand. He [Read More…]

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Classical Music Events Review

Nairobi Orchestra’s End of Year Concert, 2016.

Nairobi Orchestra kicked off its 2016 end of year concert with four performances that celebrate works of various composers: Holst Gustav Suite No.1 E flat [Read More…]