NAIROBI, Kenya – Not many musicians can boast they’ve made U.S. President Barack Obama get up and groove to their tunes. But Kenya’s Afro-pop band, Sauti Sol, did just that. Obama, whose father hails ...

The evolution of music in Kenya is a rich and vibrant story that spans several decades. Indeed, traditional Kenyan music is deeply rooted in the diverse indigenous cultures of the country. Each ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Hip-hop guru Kaligraph Jones performs during the Tusker Nexter talent search in Mtwapa ...

Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music are popular with Kenyan Christians, but some are increasingly wary of their influence. In June, Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music’s Chandler Moore performed ...

Jamaican reggae star Luciano arrived in Kenya for concerts in Nairobi and Embu. He paid tribute to Raila Odinga. Fans flooded social media with excitement.

New Music Friday: 10 Songs You Should Listen To Featuring Omah Lay, Seyi Vibez, Yemi Alade It is the authentic approach of Lafrik in their music that sets them apart from their peers. Mixing various ...

On 31 May, 2018, a group of relatively young Kenyan boys dropped a peculiar-sounding song on YouTube, and with it, a new genre of music was birthed. The song was titled ‘Lamba Lolo,’ and those boys – ...

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Kenya is marking 60 years since its independence from British colonial rule on December 12, 1963. Each year, the country celebrates the occasion with a national holiday, Jamhuri Day. And for much of ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Instead of taking the summer off, one Eanes ISD teacher brought her experience to Kenya to teach students and their teachers about music. Cindy McNicholas has worked in music education ...