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Tchaikovsky’s Thunder and Kenya’s Rhythms: Nairobi Orchestra’s Concert Delight

The latest concert by the Nairobi Orchestra offered an entertaining array of music, the two-day sold-out event put together an enigmatic program around the theme [Read More…]

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Herbie Tsoaeli Spiritual Dialogues: At This Point in Time

Bra Herbie is a key figure within the South African scene. Bassist, Composer, and Arranger, Herbie Tsoaeli is the 2013 Best Jazz Album South African [Read More…]

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Geco Café: Slithering with good vibes in Nairobi

Breakfast at Geco Café along Mbaazi Avenue, It feels like the right place to be. Being on-trend in the restaurant business isn’t difficult, sniff the [Read More…]

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WYNTON MARSALIS interactive session with Kenyan artists: Mythology of Jazz, improvisation and creativity

Wynton Marsalis, an American Jazz Legend; composer, bandleader, trumpeter and nine-time Grammy Award winner, is internationally renowned for his ingenuity and instrumental virtuosity. He is [Read More…]

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A Kenyan Opera: Nyanga The Runaway Grandmother

Nostalgia of all kinds played a part at the live showcase of Nyanga: Runaway Grandmother in Nairobi, Kenya. From 6th – 8th November 2020, audiences witnessed Extracts from Nyanga: Runaway [Read More…]

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Kenyan Classical Musicians keep the music alive in the wake of COVID-19

As weeks morphed to months following the imposition of economic and cultural lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the resumption of live music performance [Read More…]

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The Collective Restaurant: Intriguing Art, Enthralling Music meets Fine Dining

The Collective Restaurant and Art Gallery The Collective Restaurant is a contemporary restaurant; a haven within the city. A unique  spot located on the ground [Read More…]

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Jack Muguna: A man of nimble fretwork with consummate showmanship

Jack Muguna is clearly well attuned to what his audience wants, and the pace at which to deliver it. “Don’t ever be envious of my [Read More…]

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Artists from the coast revolutionizing Nairobi’s Jazz scene

Juma Tutu prepares for his inaugural for his set at the local bar; Dagoz, a handful of people come in from their smoking breaks outside, [Read More…]