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Jazz Spotlight

Nairobi Horns Project Debut album – Black in Gold

It is a golden release! Nairobi funkiest outfit are storming into the music arena this 2019 with their debut album Black in Gold. This follows [Read More…]

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Makande; Juma Tutu’s ode to his hometown

Music collaborations are usually a spectacular way to meld two genres or two fans bases to yield incredible results. Earlier this year, I did a [Read More…]

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The wait was not in Vain: Dianne Reeves rocks at the Safaricom Jazz Lounge 2018

Jazz is seemingly becoming popular in Kenya. Last week, fans thronged the Uhuru Gardens on a weekday for the Safaricom Jazz Lounge. Surprisingly, young fans [Read More…]

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The Afrosynthesis Experience

The Afrosynthesis Experience Award-winning jazz & Afro-jazz fusion band, Shamsi Music curated an experience that celebrated Africa through music. The AfroSynthesis Experience was a Jazz [Read More…]

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Events Review

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. [Read More…]

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Jazz Opinions

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 [Read More…]

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Jazz Spotlight

Kavutha Mwanzia Asiyo: I am a proud beneficiary of Safaricom Jazz Festival

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, [Read More…]

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Alune Wade, Kavita Shah to perk up Safaricom Jazz Lounge on November 4th 2017.

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 [Read More…]