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Pick of the Week - Johnston Mukabi & Friends (Kenya)
From 2022, a half-hour recording of a livestream by Mukabi and a few friends.
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Music of Africa's Favorite African Songs (Part 3)
We've got playlists (at YouTube). Here's our latest list of Favorite African Songs. It's our tenth playlist.
Pick of the Week - Shem Tube and Friends (Kenya)
More acoustic guitar music from Shem Tube, of Kenya. Two versions of a song, as recorded as part of the Singing Wells project.
Joseph Kamaru: The Elder And The Younger
Two Kenyan musicians, a generation removed. Both named Joseph Kamaru.
Dive Into East African Music With The Singing Wells Project
An impressive project that focuses on the traditional music of East Africa - mostly Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
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Picks of the Week - Pastor Richard Maritim (Kenya)
A doubleheader of gospel songs and upbeat, colorful videos from Kenya.
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Music of Africa's Guitar Week #4 - Shem Tube (Kenya)
Our fourth post in a week that explores acoustic guitar music from various points in Africa.
Music of Africa's Guitar Week #3 - Omutibo From Rural Kenya
Our third post in a week that explores acoustic guitar music from various points in Africa.
Music of Africa's Guitar Week #2 - Johnston Mukabi (Kenya)
Our second post in a week that explores acoustic guitar music from various points in Africa.
Picks of the Week - Kenyan & Malawian Gospel
If gospel music doesn’t float your boat, these two picks might change your mind.
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Pick of the Week - Mr. Ongengo (Kenya)
Great music, dancing, and comedy (and unusual costumes), from Kenya.
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The Ethnomusicologist, the Kenyan Traditional Song, and the American Country Singer
Considering the music of country singer Jimmie Rodgers and its impact in eastern Africa.
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