Students to perform Micheal Jackson songs among others at Music Festival

Esther Buyiekha a director at Teachers Service Commission in Nairobi County demonstrate steps in a cultural folk dance in a session facilitated by Prof. Rose Ongati a Dean faculty of arts and film studies Maseno University during the ongoing workshop for Music teachers at Tom Mboya Labour College yesterday 28.04.2015. The workshop that runs till Friday is in preparation for the Kenya Music Festival next term. [PHOTO BY GEORGE ORIDO/STANDARD]

Kenya: Virtually all music lovers know him. The late Michael Jackson remains a legend in the entertainment world. His magical voice and enchanting dance moves will continue to thrill the world for a long time.

Perhaps that is why starting August, students will for the first time perform Jackson's songs at the annual Kenya Music Festival (KMF). Secondary, college and university students will be free to perform many other songs by music greats such as Abba, Harry Belafonte, Phil Collins, Beyonce, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Don Williams and Jim Reeves among others. The music will come from all parts of the world.