As far as pop music is concerned, Kenya is one of the leading countries in the East African region. Its location contributed to the adaptation of musical styles from …
Bruz Newton -The Man Behind Zigwembe and Bazokizo Dance Craze
The Churchill Show speaks with Bruz Newton about his influence on the Kenyan music and dance scene.
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ENOUGH | The Empowered Women of Korogocho
Beatrice Nyariara lives in Korogocho. It’s widely considered to be Nairobi’s most dangerous slum. More than 150,000 people are packed into the shanty town which is less than two square kilometers. Crime is high. Gangs are active. Addiction is rampant. A while back, men in her community started to attack […]
‘Vinyl is king!’: Why Kenya is having a record revival
Inside a record store in Kenyatta market, Nairobi, crate-digging enthusiasts search for African music gems. At stall 570 vinyl culture is thriving. Read the full article about Kenya’s vinyl revival over at CNN Read more: cnn.com
How I use the drum to tell my story | Kasiva Mutua
In this talk-performance hybrid, drummer, percussionist and TED Fellow Kasiva Mutua shares how she’s breaking the taboo against female drummers in Kenya — and her mission to teach the significance and importance of the drum to young boys, women and girls. “Women can be custodians of culture, too,” Mutua says. […]