Ngewa: Kasiva Mutua rhythmical tales on percussion
Ta! Ta! Ta! Tata! Tatatata! Praaaaaakaaadum! With every tap of the beat on the drum, it is an invitation, to a marvelous journey. The sounds of the drum encapsulate a…
Thum Biro: A colorful burst of folk music by Labdi Ommes
Thum Biro - Labdi Ommes On Saturday afternoon, Labdi Ommes previewed her forthcoming album at an exclusive listening party. The listening party was an intimate event, with about 20 people…
Kenyan Musicians to look out for in 2018
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…
Ngoma Zetu: Wacheza ngoma wetu
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…
Jazz Attitude Premier event
This past Sunday, fun-loving Nairobians were treated to Jazz Attitude at the Alchemist Bar. The inaugural concert featured a stellar lineup. It’s not every day that you get to watch…
Shamsi Music : The Audition Album Review
With a spiritual-tinged demeanor, Shamsi music is currently the youngest jazz band in Kenya, they came together in 2014 as a recording and performing instrumental jazz fusion band that comprises…
ONGEA! 2017 : #LetsONGEA !
Looking to move and shake to the best of African music with a line-up that will feature artists from over five African countries? The ONGEA Festival 2017 is set to…
Review: Joss Stone Total World Tour in Kenya
There is always that one event that happens in the downpour, it so happened to be one of the most anticipated events of the year, Joss Stone was live in…
JOSS STONE LIVE IN NAIROBI – SOUL SENSATION
Soul lovers are in for a real treat this weekend courtesy of the good people at Bad Mambo Productions as Joss Stone, one of the genres most prolific artists, takes…
Music Review: Tetu Shani – Jacaranda Tree | By Peter Nyabuto
Words by: Peter Nyabuto The guitar hits you and you feel no pain. Typical Tetu Shani. Jacaranda sounded strange on the first listen. I almost did not understand what's happening. That…