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Part 4: Taking Benga to the next level

The Elephant gives a preview of the Shades of Benga book, the history and the spread of Kenyan music as well as the role of media in promoting Kenya’s popular sound. Aghan Odero, Theatre and Screen Director is in conversation with Tabu Osusa, Author, Director at Ketebul Music and Paul Kelemba a Cartoonists and Music Researcher.

The Elephant The Elephant November 25, 2017November 27, 2023
Part 4: Taking Benga to the next level
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