One could rightfully argue that protest music in Kenya is muted, not because artists are not producing it, but because the genre has been effectively driven...
Ayub Ogada remained largely unrecognised and unacknowledged at home – but he will be remembered globally for being a nyatiti prophet.
It is safe to say that Mtukudzi was one of a group of African musicians – alongside the likes of Masekela – who were adopted by...
Recent case studies have revealed that the creative industry can be a significant earner to an economy. However, as ALEX ROBERTS argues, Kenya’s languishing creative industry...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“You cannot sing African music in proper English.” – Fela Kuti Now, more than 40 years later, it might be difficult to imagine that Kenyan Benga...