During the post election crisis early this year, artistes came out to try and heal the bleeding hearts. Patriotic music was played on radio stations to remind Kenyans that a common heritage and fate ...

Luo Benga artiste Odhiambo Tusker has opened up about his decision to move away from the church and return to making music again. Odhiambo joined the ministry, where he became a preacher for three ...

Nairobi — A studio sound, however, is the one thing benga does not have. According to the music producer and expert on East African music, Douglas Paterson, when Kenyans discuss their music they ...

Osogo Winyo (left) and Tony Nyadundo during a past event at the Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi. [Willis Awandu, Standard] When the song My Jaber by H_art the Band and Brizy Annechild first hit the ...

The Kenyan entertainment industry is yet again mourning the death of another Benga musician Eric Omondi Odit, popularly known as Omondi Long Lilo. The "Kon'go Shida" (alcohol is dangerous) hit maker ...

Intricate guitar melodies spread from the western shore of Lake Victoria to become one of the continent’s most vital sounds. This Is Africa tunes in On a recent visit to South Africa I was struck by ...