Friday, 03 September 2010
Kidum
East africa's master drummer and vocalist!
Awilo Mike
Kenya's very own Benga sensation!
Ambassada
Uganda's Afro music ambassador!
Joseph Hellon
Nothing spells Afro Jazz like Joseph Hellon!
Chumba
One of Kenya's finest female stars!
Iddi Achieng'
Africa's multi -talented diva!
Group TK
Sample East Africa's cocktail of sounds!
Diwani Nzaro
True artist with eclectic mix of afro fusion rhythms!
General Defao
The legendary Congolese star of our generation!
Habel Kifoto
Kenya's veteran artiste with an evergreen sound!
Super Mazembe
A diverse collection of artistic prowess!
Onyi Papa Jey
The unmistakable King of 'Ohangla' !
Queen Mashie
Experience the unique blend of 'Chimurenga' and 'Benga'!
Les Mengelepa
A timeless, appealing Congolese sound with a touch of East Africa!
Sound Afrique Band
Fresh, urban live music.
Soundafrique Band
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Latest Releases
HATURUDI NYUMA This long awaited album is Kidum’s fourth offering after YARAMENJE, SHAMBA and ISHANO. It is perhaps the most acclaimed release this year, featuring his much sought-after chart-topping hit, Mapenzi. He collaborates with Tanzanian songstress lady Jaydee in Nitafanya, Ugandan princess of song Juliana Kanyomozi (Haturudi Nyuma), Kenyan maestro Nameless (Greedy) Sara Mitaru (imara) and compatriot Frankie Joe (Kipenda roho). If you are looking for dance and melody, then you will find sumptuous amounts of zouk and bluesy on this album.... |
AME MILAMILA MET BY CHUMBA After her resounding debut album Kipla, this is an altogether grown up girl. Staying true to her dynamic and yet native roots, Chumba has unleashed what should remove all and any doubts as to what kind of stuff she is made of. This album overflows with artistic genius and supersedes all her peers in diversity, delivery, and depth of composition! While still remaining relevant and youthful, she addresses such issues as global warming on the song ‘Let’s Unite’, beautifully translated as a cry through song; the spiritual Chineke and Papa Oh, the prayerful Kaswo sautik chuk, and the glowing... |
SABABU YAKO BY AMBASADA Ambasada has released yet another album that speaks volumes about his journey through music a fruitful journey that is! Following the unprecedented success of his previous albums, Sababu Yako offers a heart-to- heart approach that captures his maturity as an artiste! It is laced with Ambasada’s imprint of originality but will surprise even the most ardent of fans as he tackles issues such as corruption, HIV/AIDS and love. Whereas his previous two albums – Natamani and Yaka were heavily afro fusion, this record is a clever fusion of electronic and contemporary dance arrangements that have stolen the hearts of many a Ugandan youth! ... |
YANGU NA YESU BY COUPLE MAYINDO This latest addition to the Greatest Gospel Hits series is a compendium of choral and solo vocals on a modern canvas and has a freshness like no other! Sung in Kirundi, Kiswahili, Lingala and French, this debut album by the Mayindos features such potentially popular sing-a-longs as Izina rya Yesu, Atarudi and the reflective Nimesamehewa. The lyrics are deep, personal and sincere yet the mood of the entire album is upbeat and sure to get you moving! Here is one record you can listen to practically anywhere and you should be the poorer if you don’t have it. ... |
UKIMPATA YESU BY LYDIA ODHIAMBO This is a deep, introspective, afro-inspired gospel album that will uplift your spirits. A bouquet of 12 upbeat and mellow songs of praise and worship, choir harmonies and melodious, churchy ‘sing-alongs’ that will certainly transport you to worship mode.Some golden tracks to look out for on this album include the Luhya inspired 'Nikufananishe na nani', the reflective ‘Nakuabudu Yehovah', the memorable and refreshing ‘Najipeana mikononi mwako’. Here is East Africa’s new Gospel queen in a trailblazing debut! ... |
PUR ENCORE BY GENERAL DEFAO General Defao Matumona is back, kicking off 2010 with his vintage style in this new album, ‘Pur Encore’. A definite chart-topper, the album features legendary Congolese compatriot Papa Wemba on the song ‘Auguy Luna’. This mixture of contemporary rhumba and dance songs includes the remarkable Benga inspired rap song ‘Martin Tino’, featuring Fundi Frank, and Defao’s signature dance wizardry comes alive on Mere Anto. But it is on ‘Jojo Mandiki’ and “Pur Encore” that Defao exhibits his ultimate vocal dexterity. This is a masterpiece for lovers of Soukous and Rhumba... |
AFRO JAZZ LIVE (DVD) Joseph Hellon’s dexterity on the saxophone meets with Aaron ‘Krucial’ Rimbui’s magical touch on the keyboard and Patricia Kihoro’s soothing voice in this liveperformance. This Afrodizzia Jazz Night live DVD brings together two of Kenya and East Africa’s finest jazz musiciansin a fun-packed event. Their wizardry is displayed in classics such as ‘Wangu We’ and ‘Crossroads’ to great acclaim! Patricia, straight from the Tusker Project Fame Academy, performs jazzy versions of Mafikizolo’s ‘Ndihamba Nawe’ and Nyota Ndogo’s ‘Watu na Viatu’ as well as her own composition, ‘Let Me Be Me’. This is a must-watch!... |
THE BEST OF AWILO MIKE AND JAMNAZI AFRIKA(DVD) This live DVD is a collection of “Awilo” Mike Otieno and Jamnazi Afrika’s best works, Khandpaka, 100% Benga. Awilo fuses his lively live stage act with metaphoric folklore and introduces a bevy of dancers in a fun-filled concert at Club Afrique, Nairobi. Songs featured include the hits ‘Am not sober’, ‘Khandpaka’, ‘LeloLuno’, ‘Madembuso’, and Ongoro’s ‘Kendu Bay’ among others. ... |
ONYI PAPA JEY LIVE (DVD) Watch the King of Ohangla live on stage at this energy-packed show dubbed “Onyi Papa Jey Live” courtesy of Sound Africa. Modern instrumentation meets Nilotic flavor and colorful traditional dance in this unforgettable journey back to the roots!Onyi Papa Jey delivers crowd-pleasers like ‘Migingo’, Kifo” with his roaring vocals reminiscent of the sounds of Western Kenya!This limited edition of ‘Onyi Papa Jey Live” will surely bring the party back into your living room!... |
DIWANI NZARO LIVE (DVD) Away from Maroon Commandos, Diwani Nzaro is in his true element as he puts on a dramatized performance of his solo CD, Nihendedze, reminiscent of old Swahili lifestyle. His theatrics leave you thirsting for more in this well rendered performance backed by the Soundafrique band. This is a meeting of the contemporary and the traditional live! Tra... |
ORCH. LES MANGELEPA ' VITUKO' (DVD) This is nostalgic. One of East Africa’sgreatest bands steps on stage to relive their golden hits and celebrate 33 years of success and release a smash new album, ‘Vituko’. Old is truly Gold as they roll out such classics as Mimba, NyakoKonya, and the fresh titles off ‘Vituko’ such as ‘Enda’, Waseme’, and ‘Africa’. Lead vocalist Evanny Kabila Kabanze leads the new and old in signature dance moves that will leave you thoroughly entertained. ... |
- Top 10 East African
- Top DVDs
- Top 10 International
| No. | Artist | Album |
| 1 | Kidum | Haturudi nyuma |
| 2 | Kidum | Ishano |
| 3 | Less Magelepa | Live DVD |
| 4 | Kenyan Beat | Compilation Vol 1 |
| 5 | Essential East African | Compilation Vol 1 |
| 6 | Angela Chibalonza | Nimekutana Na Yesu |
| 7 | Emmy Kanchori | Kama Sio Wewe |
| 8 | General Defao | Pur Encor |
| 9 | Sautisol | Mwanzo |
| 10 | Maroon Commandos | Shika Kamba |
| ARIST | DVD TITLE |
| SUPER MAZEMBE | GREATEST HITS |
| JOSEPH HELLON | BIZKUTI |
| CHUMBA | KIPLA |
| QUEEN MASHIE | KARE KARE |
| Artist | Album | |
| 1 | Fela Kuti |
Teacher Dont Teach Me Nonsense |
| 2 | Awilo Longomba | Superman |
| 3 | Sipho Gumede | Spotlight |
| 4 | Peter Nthwane | Devil In The House |
| 5 | Great South African Trip 2 | |
| 6 | Salsa Around The World | |
| 7 | Afro Latin Party | |
| 8 | Cuban Pearls | Cuban Pearls |
| 9 | Bonga | Angola 72 |
| 10 | Linton Kwesi | Live In Paris |
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Soundafrique Band live
| Day | Time | Venue | ||
| Wednesdays | From 7pm. |
Hunters, Moi Avenue, Next to Memorial Park, Nairobi |
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| Saturdays | From 8pm. | Kengeles, Nairobi West | ||
| Sundays | From 7pm. |
Jambo Grill, Thika Road, Nairobi |
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