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Tribute to Zach Amunga: An exceptional stealth Jazz pianist in Kenya

As a musician or a creative person, it is very easy to feel defined by what we do. At times I wonder, what do we [Read More…]

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Nairobi to tune up for International Jazz Day 2019: Celebrating African Jazz

Jazz Appreciation Month fondly known as J.A.M was officiated under the auspices of Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2012 and is celebrated annually [Read More…]

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Jazz in Kenya: A beginner’s guide to artists you need to hear

Interesting jazz artists in Kenya who have stretched and personalized modern jazz conventions, dictating new terms without discarding the old.

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Musical Collaborations take over at the Safaricom International Jazz Day Celebrations 2018

I will say this with all honesty; there is nothing as beautiful as music crafted by musicians and the audience can resonate  and connect with. [Read More…]

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Safaricom Jazz at 5 – A Motley of Baby Steps.

Safaricom Jazz at 5 – A Motley of Baby Steps. Mackinlay Mutsembi – Nairobi Horns Project When the first edition of SIJF I was not [Read More…]

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Celebration of live jazz music and a taste of Mediterranean culture at Karel T Lounge

Celebration of live jazz music and a taste of Mediterranean culture at Karel T Lounge I will tell you this for free, Italians, French or [Read More…]

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Rich sounds from Africa at the Safaricom International Jazz Day Celebrations 2018

If you know me personally, then you know that I absolutely love jazz. I am just from the 19th Cape Town Jazz Festival, and my [Read More…]

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Kavutha Mwanzia Asiyo: I am a proud beneficiary of Safaricom Jazz Festival

Kavutha Mwanzia Asiyo Jazz in Kenya today reflects the culture of the beautiful people of Kenya. Just like any other medium of communication TV, radio, [Read More…]

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Kenyans to pay tribute to Hugh Masekela

Celebrating Hugh Masekela written by Mackinlay Mutsembi. Legacies fascinate me. Legends even more. I did not grow up listening to Hugh Masekela, but I was [Read More…]

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Makuti Bar & Grill : Home to Kenyan Jazz Stars

Our little Kenyan ‘Birdland’ Haven: Makuti Bar & Grill at Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi Whether you’re a long-time jazz enthusiast or a newbie to the Kenyan [Read More…]