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      April 26, 2022

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      December 10, 2021

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      Sage Chemutai: Love is all we need

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      Jack Muguna: Journey of the Soul

      April 20, 2021

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      WYNTON MARSALIS interactive session with Kenyan artists: Mythology…

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      Nairobi Music Society and Nairobi Orchestra Love; Liberty…

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      Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

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      A Kenyan Opera: Nyanga The Runaway Grandmother

      November 17, 2020

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      February 26, 2020

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      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

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      March 19, 2020

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      Experience Nairobi Horns Project Debut Album – Black…

      July 18, 2019

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      Artists from the coast revolutionizing Nairobi’s Jazz scene

      April 9, 2019

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      February 26, 2019

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      Pilani Bubu: Jazz Breaks Me Open. Songs from…

      April 29, 2020

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      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

      February 26, 2020

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      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

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      ALBUM REVIEW: MAIA AND THE BIG SKY

      September 26, 2019

      My Afro Jazz

      Dan Aceda, Juma Tutu to Grace Ricky na…

      November 17, 2015

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      Jack Muguna: Journey of the Soul

      April 20, 2021

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      Geco Café: Slithering with good vibes in Nairobi

      February 18, 2021

      Review

      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

      February 26, 2020

      Review

      The Love Zone Thrills fans on Valentine’s Day

      February 21, 2020

      Review

      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

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      Nairobi Music Society and Nairobi Orchestra Love; Liberty…

      May 4, 2022

      Events

      Beneath the Baobabs Live: A Kenyan live music…

      April 5, 2022

      Events

      Down memory lane: An Evening Remembering Whitney Houston

      December 2, 2021

      Events

      Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

      July 2, 2021

      Events

      An Evening Celebrating Stevie Wonder in Nairobi

      June 10, 2021

  • Artist Spotlight
    • Artist Spotlight

      Ngewa: Kasiva Mutua rhythmical tales on percussion

      April 26, 2022

      Artist Spotlight

      Herbie Tsoaeli Spiritual Dialogues: At This Point in…

      December 10, 2021

      Artist Spotlight

      Sage Chemutai: Love is all we need

      April 26, 2021

      Artist Spotlight

      Jack Muguna: Journey of the Soul

      April 20, 2021

      Artist Spotlight

      WYNTON MARSALIS interactive session with Kenyan artists: Mythology…

      November 26, 2020

  • Classical Music
    • Classical Music

      Nairobi Music Society and Nairobi Orchestra Love; Liberty…

      May 4, 2022

      Classical Music

      Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre

      July 2, 2021

      Classical Music

      A Kenyan Opera: Nyanga The Runaway Grandmother

      November 17, 2020

      Classical Music

      Beethoven 250 Years on, A Spirited awakening in…

      September 25, 2020

      Classical Music

      David Ralak: A visionary pioneering figure with great…

      June 16, 2020

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    • All Jazz Opinions Jazz Spotlight My Afro Jazz
      Artist Spotlight

      Pilani Bubu: Jazz Breaks Me Open. Songs from…

      April 29, 2020

      Jazz Opinions

      CoronaVirus: Kenyan Artists in a time of a…

      March 19, 2020

      Jazz Spotlight

      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

      February 26, 2020

      Jazz Spotlight

      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

      Jazz Opinions

      CoronaVirus: Kenyan Artists in a time of a…

      March 19, 2020

      Jazz Opinions

      Experience Nairobi Horns Project Debut Album – Black…

      July 18, 2019

      Jazz Opinions

      Artists from the coast revolutionizing Nairobi’s Jazz scene

      April 9, 2019

      Jazz Opinions

      Jazz in Kenya: A beginner’s guide to artists…

      February 26, 2019

      Jazz Spotlight

      Pilani Bubu: Jazz Breaks Me Open. Songs from…

      April 29, 2020

      Jazz Spotlight

      How to work with producers in Kenya by…

      February 26, 2020

      Jazz Spotlight

      Shamsi Music Sophmore Album: Afrosynthesis

      February 6, 2020

      Jazz Spotlight

      ALBUM REVIEW: MAIA AND THE BIG SKY

      September 26, 2019

      My Afro Jazz

      Dan Aceda, Juma Tutu to Grace Ricky na…

      November 17, 2015

      My Afro Jazz

      Eric Wainaina Thrills fans at An Evening of…

      August 31, 2015

      My Afro Jazz

      You can’t Miss An Evening Of Afro Jazz…

      August 20, 2015

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  • Artist Spotlight

    Ngewa: Kasiva Mutua rhythmical tales on percussion

    by Maureen Shelmith April 26, 2022
    April 26, 2022

    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…

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    Thum Biro: A colorful burst of folk music by Labdi Ommes

    by Maureen Shelmith August 27, 2019
    August 27, 2019

    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…

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    Kenyan Musicians to look out for in 2018

    by Maureen Shelmith March 1, 2018
    March 1, 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…

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    Ngoma Zetu: Wacheza ngoma wetu

    by Maureen Shelmith September 20, 2017
    September 20, 2017

    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…

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    Jazz Attitude Premier event

    by Maureen Shelmith June 27, 2017
    June 27, 2017

    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…

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    Shamsi Music : The Audition Album Review

    by Maureen Shelmith April 25, 2017
    April 25, 2017

    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…

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    ONGEA! 2017 : #LetsONGEA !

    by Maureen Shelmith February 14, 2017
    February 14, 2017

    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…

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    Review: Joss Stone Total World Tour in Kenya

    by Maureen Shelmith December 1, 2016
    December 1, 2016

    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…

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    JOSS STONE LIVE IN NAIROBI – SOUL SENSATION

    by Maureen Shelmith November 23, 2016
    November 23, 2016

    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…

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    Music Review: Tetu Shani – Jacaranda Tree | By Peter Nyabuto

    by Maureen Shelmith February 15, 2016
    February 15, 2016

    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…

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Maureen Shelmith

My mission here is to take you on a Kenyan musical journey that is exceptional.

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  • Herbie Tsoaeli Spiritual Dialogues: At This Point in Time

    December 10, 2021
  • Sage Chemutai: Love is all we need

    April 26, 2021
  • Geco Café: Slithering with good vibes in Nairobi

    February 18, 2021
  • WYNTON MARSALIS interactive session with Kenyan artists: Mythology of Jazz, improvisation and creativity

    November 26, 2020
  • A Kenyan Opera: Nyanga The Runaway Grandmother

    November 17, 2020

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