Uhoro Wa Mwomboko
..Marirú íkíombora mítambo,HM nyombore o kinanda,Marirú twombore mítambo…Marirú íkíombora mítambo ní ngari ya mwaki(múgithi) ígereíre ígúrú ría reri; múgithi wakoretwo woka na múthúngú, nakio…
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CATHERINE MUTHONI ‘CELINA’ KENYA’S FIRST FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST
In the symphony of Kenya’s musical heritage, one name reverberates with the fierce resonance of a drumbeat; one Catherine Muthoni, immortalized as Celina the…
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Kaba Kuinuka Rhythm And It’s Tracks
In the Caribbeans, they call it a riddim, which is basically a similar rhythm or instruments used creatively and voiced by different artists. Back…
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Why Kikuyu Artists Identify With Mothers’ Names
“Nguinira Kamaru Wa Wanjiru ií,Na DK mwana Wa Wanja iíNa Giceha Wa Wangari iíOna Nduru Wa GathoniNií Rugwiti muciare ni Njeri…” The above lyrics…
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The Birth & Rise Of Mugithi In Kikuyu Showbiz
1991; A period which saw the decline of major bands and music labels and saw the rise of the then controversial mugithi genre. It…
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JJ Muoni;Kenya’s Multiparty Hero
In the height of the democratic multiparty rule struggle in Kenya saw university students, activist’s, clergy and even artists join the liberation efforts to…
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How Moses Wanyoike Created ‘No Nguuka’ Sequel
Early January 1986, Moses Wanyoike of the Muthithi Komesha Band ensemble was already a household name releasing hit songs which made good sales at…
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DK AND KAMARÚ’S JOURNEY TO EMBU THAT NEVER WAS
When Celina, the beloved sister of Joseph Kamarú, bid farewell to the stage and embraced the quiet of matrimony, she also stepped away from…
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John Ndichu, The Master Of Sequels
The master musician, John Ndicu had a unique way of achieving continuity in his work,on a cross examination of compositions, you’ll note that his…
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Origin of ‘Les Les’ In Kikuyu Bands
It’s was more of a signature than a cue, you’ve probably picked it up amongst the early Eastern and Central musical bands where they…
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