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 to see why. The Sunday…
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 his youthful demeanor. At five…
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 being so colorful, not much…
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 reads the score to interpret…