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Coster Ojwang': 'Fisherman' bridging Luo tradition and modern sound

From the peaceful shores of the lake to the busy, noisy streets of Nairobi, a unique voice is heard. It’s not loud but soft, a voice that soothes the soul and awakens all the musical strings in a listener. The voice belongs to Coster Ojwang’, also known as Jalupo, meaning “fisherman” in Dholuo.

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