The evolution of music in Kenya is a rich and vibrant story that spans several decades. Indeed, traditional Kenyan music is deeply rooted in the diverse indigenous cultures of the country. Each ...

When Wadagliz, a music group from Kenya, dropped the now viral hit song ‘Anguka Nayo’, no one anticipated the far-reaching impact it would have. The group compiled cuts from their low-budget video ...

Choral music – patriotic choral music in particular – is a significant genre in Kenya’s political history. Patriotic music is defined by how it engages citizen to praise and express sentiments of ...

A section of Kenyan musicians say they are not getting enough support from their fans, in terms of streaming and buying music. Some fans opine, however, that a lot of Kenyan musicians don’t churn out ...

Nairobi, Kenya – In November 2023 when the Grammy Awards announced five inaugural nominees for the Best African Music Performance category, only South Africa and Nigeria were represented. The news ...

A collage of the late Blasto Ooko, Dr Arthur Kemoli and Enock Ondego. What do Blasto Ooko, Ernest Waomba, and Arthur Kemoli have in common? They were among Kenya's best music composers, yet few people ...

Just a Band, Kenya's top house/funk/disco/alternative music band, and the makers of Africa’s first viral video announced their comeback on May 16, following a six ...

Kenya and China are deepening their cultural ties through music, with the launch of the second season of the China-backed musical talent show Sing for Africa in Nairobi. The initiative brings together ...