Dobet Gnahoré in Nairobi, Kenya “It’s because Dobet is so passionate, possesses such powerful, vital and bubbling energy, is so impatient but also has such appeal and introspection. And the question rapidly arises…
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YUNASI is BBC’s Next Big Thing
Kenyan group Yunasi have been named the winners of BBC World Service’s Next Big Thing 2007 competition at the Maida Vale studios in London. The band, comprising seven men from East Africa and a…
Neo soul weekend: Crazy by Javier
Crazy by JavierI first heard this song on Capitalfm, that was like 2 years ago. Upto this day, it still gives me goosebumps.The lyrics though so simple manage to make me abit…
‘Wasanii – The African Place’ A new club opens at Kenya National Theatre
Wasanii – An African Place for Artistic Expressions Have you been to the Kenya National Theater of late? if so, Maybe to watch the percussionists who provide free open air entertainment under a Mugumo…
Choreography Dance by Kunja Dance Group
‘TRIPLE BILL’ by Kunja Dance Theatre presenting 3 contemporary dance pieces ‘Kizazi’, a dialogue and play between two generations ‘Msitu II’ , a journey through the trials and tribulations a boy born in…
Jazz in the Park
Evision yourself seated or taking a stroll below a canopy of various species of trees, the fading sun rays dancing on your skin as they shift through the leaves,dancing to the rhythm of…