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 do when that is suddenly…
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.
Matteo Di Leonardo
Matteo Di Leonardo: Tapping into new rhythms and grooves!
“Kenya is an inspiring country filled with good vibrations” Guitarist Matteo Di Leonardo is a virtuoso on guitar with a uniquely soft and luxurious sound but a melodic imagination of…
Kenyans to pay tribute to Hugh Masekela
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 exposed to his music in…
Tim Riungu: Beyond the Sax Tales
I am still thrilled to have one of the most flamboyant sax sounds in Kenya speak a bit about himself, and the great project he is currently undertaking with Afrosync.…