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Nyokabi charts own path with art music

Despite the complexity of the music, it is very attractive and deeply stimulating. The level of production is astonishing, as Nyokabi manages to merge various ‘nonmusical’ sounds.

By Muhunyo Maina 4 days ago

Nyokabi charts own path with art music

Kenya's rich culture on display as curtains fall on music festival

Kenya's rich culture on display as curtains fall on music festival

By Washington Onyango 12 days ago

Thrilling performances at Kenya Music Festivals

Thrilling performances at Kenya Music Festivals

By Washington Onyango 14 days ago

CBC topic mesmerize music festival as CS Magoha urges schools to promote talent

CBC topic mesmerize music festival as CS Magoha urges schools to promote talent

By Washington Onyango 16 days ago

Schools music festivals start on a high note

The first phase of the event featured learners aged between four and eight years. Organisers said parents should not be worried as the children’s needs are catered for.

By Harold Odhiambo 18 days ago

Schools music festivals start on a high note

Film board pledges to support this year's PMVA

Pulse is now one of the leading entertainment products managed under the Standard Group’s Entertainment and Lifestyle Desk

By Stevens Muendo 19 days ago

Film board pledges to support this year's PMVA

Music festival makes comeback in Kisumu

The 94th edition of Kenya music festivals will be held at Kisumu Boys High School, Kisumu Girls High School and Arya Primary School from September 17 to September 23

By Olivia Odhiambo 19 days ago

Music festival makes comeback in Kisumu

Education, health dominate as music festival makes a comeback

The schools' music festival makes a comeback after a two-year break. The national festival which will take place at Maseno University in a week's time.

By Mike Kihaki 25 days ago

Education, health dominate as music festival makes a comeback

Stage set as music festival resumes after long break

The school music festival returns to the stage after a two-year break occasioned by the Covid-19 outbreak.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Stage set as music festival resumes after long break

Unsung heroes whose lyrical prowess powers music industry

Unlike rappers and singers who are in our faces every day, there is a group of creatives who don’t get much appreciation; the songwriters.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Unsung heroes whose lyrical prowess powers music industry

It's harvest time for musicians as politicians seek to woo youth

Musicians have earned themselves a key role in political rallies. To reach the youthful population who are the main voting bloc in this year’s election, politicians have turned to music.

By Anthony Gitonga 2 months ago

It's harvest time for musicians as politicians seek to woo youth

Schools music festival returns after two-year break

The 94th national music festival will be held at Maseno University, Kisumu County, from September 16-23, with the State concert being held on September 24, at Kisumu State Lodge.

By Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Schools music festival returns after two-year break

The return of Wenge Musica

Wenge Musica was founded as Celio by close college friends in 1979 and later renamed Wenge in 1987.

By Charles Otieno 3 months ago

The return of Wenge Musica

Obokano: Instrument only played by men

The lyre has distinguished itself as a man-musical tool over the centuries not because of any physical features on it, but just because only men would be allowed to play it.

By Stanley Ongwae 3 months ago

Obokano: Instrument only played by men

Abdul Karim: The vinyl junkie fighting to keep Classic African music alive

Started by his father in 1971, Melodica Music Stores has been the place to find the true African classics from Simba Wanyika to Dr Nico.

By Shaun Mutua 3 months ago

Abdul Karim: The vinyl junkie fighting to keep Classic African music alive

How economist danced his way into competitive music business

What started as a high school passion has bloomed into money making passion. Dedicated marketing has seen the school grow into one that now enrols 400 to 500 students a year.

By Peter Theuri 4 months ago

How economist danced his way into competitive music business

The place of music and dance in Luo culture

A popular Luo song, Adhiambo Sianda by musician Dola Kabarry compliments a woman named Adhiambo for her robust and shapely hips. Sianda is Dholuo for the backside.

By Joe Ombuor 4 months ago

The place of music and dance in Luo culture

Rise of Afrobeats: From Africa to the world

The quest for global relevance of the Afrobeats movement is further signposted by the announcement that the next edition of The Headies is scheduled to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, later this year.

By The Conversation 5 months ago

Rise of Afrobeats: From Africa to the world

Harmonize: When lyrical prowess does little to keep romance fire on

Harmonize reportedly spent more than Sh500,000 on a billboard bearing an image of the two during their happier days. It read ‘lovers’.

By Kirsten Kanja 5 months ago

Harmonize: When lyrical prowess does little to keep romance fire on

Animal horns keep culture and folk music beats alive

Horn blowing originated from Egypt where Kalenjin speakers are claimed to have migrated from in the 1700s.

By Edward Kosut 5 months ago

Animal horns keep culture and folk music beats alive

Kenyan A-listers grace Grammys as bigwigs mark historic event

Mark Mbogo, better known as Kaycyy, flies Kenyan flag high after getting first ever Grammy.

By Alfayo Onyango 6 months ago

Kenyan A-listers grace Grammys as bigwigs mark historic event

Music fusion as benga meets urban genres

When Mugithi star JB Maina featured dancehall artiste Wyre in a remake of ‘Mwanake’, it was the beginning of an intermarriage of genres.

By Boniface Mithika 6 months ago

Music fusion as benga meets urban genres

Katheka’s ‘African Heroes’ out

Kathekani is praising President Uhuru Kenyatta. He has taken upon himself to document the Jubilee government's achievements, compressing all milestone

By Stevens Muendo 6 months ago

Katheka’s ‘African Heroes’ out

Chepalungu, home of celebrated Kalenjin music stars

Hits that rule the airwaves were birthed in Chepalungu Constituency, which boasts of more than 200 active artistes.

By Gilbert Kimutai 6 months ago

Chepalungu, home of celebrated Kalenjin music stars

Tears and joy expected at PMVA gala set for tomorrow

The biggest music video awards in Kenya, the Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVA) will take place tomorrow at the Nairobi Street Kitchen, Westlands.

By Boniface Mithika 7 months ago

Tears and joy expected at PMVA gala set for tomorrow

Size 8: Why I did a collabo with ‘Pombe’ hitmaker

Size 8 revealed that she does not receive royalties for the secular songs she did before turning to gospel.

By Davis Muli 7 months ago

Size 8: Why I did a collabo with ‘Pombe’ hitmaker

Rapper Snoop Dogg acquires debut label Death Row Records

The Death Row brand acquisition is the first part of a transaction that is expected to see Snoop Dogg also acquire some of the label's music rights.

By Reuters 7 months ago

Rapper Snoop Dogg acquires debut label Death Row Records

Blind singer leading a dog’s life duped in music recording deal

Singer now ekes a living by entertaining people in churches and family functions.

By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago

Blind singer leading a dog’s life duped in music recording deal

Holy age when church choirs ruled

Original songs were always used to relay the biblical teachings. St Stephens Church Choir has been a big voice in the industry.

By Mike Kihaki 8 months ago

Holy age when church choirs ruled

Musicians tipped on how not to bungle deals over political campaign songs

Music in political campaigns plays the crucial role of energising, motivating and inspiring potential voters.

By Judah Ben-Hur 9 months ago

Musicians tipped on how not to bungle deals over political campaign songs

Nairobi Girls Chorale’s versatile take on music

These versatile singers perform a diverse repertoire extending from renaissance works to masterpieces of our own time.

By Mike Kihaki 9 months ago

Nairobi Girls Chorale’s versatile take on music

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