One of the cover artworks from Simphiwe’s new album Firebrand Its not everyday you get to hear that an internationally acclaimed, non Kenyan artist has chosen to launch their album in Kenya.…
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Mwanake Quenches his Thirst with Kiu
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15 African Artists who are defining the AfroSoul Sound
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Simphiwe Dana releases Nzima, A Kenyan Concert perhaps
If there is a woman who completely took on the spirit of the late Miriam Makeba, then its Simphiwe Dana From her sound, to her style of both music and dressing, Dana…
H_Art the Band, the fusion of Kenyan Spoken Word Poetry and Music
H_art the band with a fan (image courtesy) Kenyan performance Poetry has, in last 7 years or so, enjoyed more media attention than it ever has. This is mainly due to growth…
Atemi Oyungu to warm up the stage for Anthony Hamilton at the Tusker Lite Experience
Anthony Hamilton at a Press brief for Tusker Lite Experience Kenyan Concert Anthony Hamilton is in the country ready for the Tusker Lite Experience at the Carnivore on Saturday 19th Oct. Atemi…
How corporates, inebriated youth & kids are redefining the Blankets & Wine experience
An emotional Zahara during her performance at the 44th edition of Blankets & Wine (Image courtesy of Niaje.com) June 2nd marked the 44th edition of Blankets & Wine, a monthly event that…
South African Musician Zahara for 44th Edition of Blankets & Wine
South African Singer, Songwriter and Poet, Zahara The best news I have heard today was that Zahara whom I wrote about over a year ago, will be performing at the next Blankets…
Is Sauti Sol losing their panache?
Kenyan Afro-Fusion group Sauti Sol I remember the heydays of ‘Lazizi’ when I sat on that television set awaiting the beat on NTV to hear this new soulful group seduce me with…
Freshly Ground taking you to the Dance Floor in their Latest album
South African Afro-Fusion band Freshly Ground Everyone danced to, hummed to or smiled at their song Doo Be Doo. And we all remember Vanish, and later on Chicken to Change. Shall we…