Absalom Nyinza, popularly Abbi, Abbi is one of Kenya’s finest Afro-fusionist, who launched his second album Indigo in August 2007. With roots in Kenyan people’s…
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Artist Profiles: Ayub Ogada
Job Seda, better known as Ayub Ogada was born in 1956 in Mombasa on the coast of Kenya. At the age of six he accompanied…
View More Artist Profiles: Ayub OgadaArtist Profiles: Eric Wainaina
Eric Wainaina grew up saying that he was going to be a doctor, but his love for music reigned supreme. Shocked at first by his…
View More Artist Profiles: Eric WainainaArtist Profiles: Jabali Afrika
Jabali Afrika is a Kenyan band with a unique mixture of African rhythms. This is a truly multi-faceted band whose members are not only adept…
View More Artist Profiles: Jabali AfrikaArtist Profiles: Kenge Kenge
Kenge Kenge breath new life into Kenya’s Luo musical roots, continuing its evolution, from the hand-made instruments of the past, through the popular guitar-based benga,…
View More Artist Profiles: Kenge KengeArtist Profiles: Suzzana Owiyo
Suzzana was born in Kasaye of Nyakach Division in Nyando District, near the lake city of Kisumu. As a young girl, Suzzana was blessed with…
View More Artist Profiles: Suzzana OwiyoArtist Profiles: Zein L’Abdin
Zein L’Abdin, from Mombasa, was one of the pivotal figures of the Mombasa taarab scene. He was born on the Island of Lamu where he…
View More Artist Profiles: Zein L’AbdinInterview with Afro-Folk Singer Naomi Wachira
Seattle-based Kenyan Afro-folk vocalist and songwriter Naomi Wachira has a new album titled Song of Lament. We talked to her about her songs and…
View More Interview with Afro-Folk Singer Naomi WachiraAfro-Folk Artist Naomi Wachira Releases Song of Lament
Kenyan Afro-Folk singer-songwriter Naomi Wachira has a new album titled Song of Lament that addresses injustice and the refugee crisis. Although news stories made her…
View More Afro-Folk Artist Naomi Wachira Releases Song of LamentArtist Profiles: Adam Solomon
Adam Solomon is a 2005 Juno Award winner in the World Music Album category. Adam was born in Mombasa, Kenya, and began performing at an…
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