Some of the Kikuyu Stand up comedians with the musician Mike Rua Fanaka Arts Theatre company has been around for some time now. They cut their teeth at the Kenya National Theater,…
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Simphiwe Dana to launch her latest album Firebrand in Kenya
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.…
Jimmy Dludlu for the Next Safaricom Jazz evening in December
South African Jazz Musician Jimmy Dludlu (image courtesy) Last night was the much anticipated evening of Jazz with Nigerian born guitarist Kunle Ayo at the Carnivore grounds. The concert which started a…
5 reasons why West African & South African Music is receiving more play
SA duo Mafikizolo featuring Nigerian May D in the song Happiness The discussion and speculation as to why every club in Nairobi, Kenya and other countries not just in Africa is playing…
15 African Artists who are defining the AfroSoul Sound
Naomi Wachira – A Kenyan AfroSoul singer If there is one thing that Musicians and artists detest, it is being put in labelled boxes in a bid to define their sound. Genres…
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…
Sights and Sounds from the Safaricom Jazz Festival 2014
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The re-invention of Capital Fm’s World Groove Show
World music fans who have been listening to the World Groove Show every Saturday evening on Capital FM, have been treated to a shock in the last three weeks. Many have failed…
What to look out for at this year’s StoryMoja Hay Festival 19th – 22nd Sept.
The Storymoja Hay Festival which has been running annually since its inception in 2008 is back. The 4 day event which will run from 19th to 22nd September is organized in collaboration…
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…