Topic: Music

Iconic Kenyan music composers who left a mark

By Mike Kihaki   2024-10-05 16:24:05

If you’ve ever hummed or sung "Cha Kutumaini Sina" or "Jiwe la Pembeni," you have Blasto, who passed away on September 16, 2024.

Cue the Feels: Importance of music in film

By Manuel Ntoyai   2024-10-04 12:04:56

If you have a good budget, you should hire a composer and share your notes so they can compose a cohesive score for your film.

Akothee: I am focused on my Master's at the moment, not music

By Vincent Kejitan   2024-10-02 11:49:16

Kenyan entertainer Akothee this week said she is fully focused on completing her Master’s degree and has halted all music projects.

Blasto Ooko: Final bow for music icon

By Mike Kihaki   2024-09-21 20:21:56

Samuel Blasto Ooko, a revered figure who shaped Kenyan choral music landscape is dead. Blasto passed away on September 16 at Kijabe Hospital in Kiambu. He was aged 70.

Duale lauds Quiver's decision to stop playing music

By Manuel Ntoyai   2024-09-17 16:18:28

The club says that eliminating loud music will encourage a more social environment where laughter, chatter, and the clinking of glasses can take centre stage.

Sergio Mendes: Music great who brought Brazillian Bossa to the world passes on

By Kennedy Mureithi   2024-09-12 12:34:52

He was an artist with a great variety of approaches towards his compositions, from the vibrant samba to romantic bossa nova, and tasty swing to straight-ahead jazz.