The Rough Guide To The Music of Kenya

by Various Artists 

Genre: Music > Music Rough Guide

CD Edition

978 1 84353 435 8
RG1137

Published: Jul 2007
No. of CDs: 1
Duration: 1h 0m

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Synopsis

High-energy benga music, with its pulsating beat and funky interlocking guitar riffs, has been at the forefront of Kenyan pop since the late 1960s. More recently, contemporary artists, such as Gidi Gidi Maji Maji and Nyota Ndogo, have been exploring the possibilities of merging traditional melodies, instruments and rhythms with new sounds from RnB and other international genres.

In addition, taarab music – a mixture of Indian Ocean and coastal traditions – and rumba-based Swahili and Lingala music are phenomenally popular. The Rough Guide To The Music Of Kenya spans these styles from classic benga gems, to sparkling new taarab compositions, with a sampling of the most innovative sounds of Kenya's hip hop generation.

Track Listing:

01. Queen Jane - Nduraga Ngwetereire
02. Gidi Gidi Maji Maji - Tíng' Badí Malo
03. Nyota Ndogo - Chereko
04. Kakai Kilonzo - Mama Sofi Pt. 2
05. Miraj Juma and Jauhar Orchestra - Muhogo
06. Suzzana Owíyo - Kisumu 100
07. Golden Sounds Band - Hasidi Hana Sababu
08. Yunasi - Yamala (Responsibility)
09. D O Misiani and Shirati Jazz - Beatrice #4
10. Zuhura Swaleh and Mombasa Party - Tweta
11. Kakai Kilonzo - Mama Sofi Pt. 1
12. Kenge Kenge Orutu Systems - Obura Jabilo

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