Darubini (Important facts about Kenya)

July 20, 2009

Music of Kenya

Filed under: Entertainment — darubini @ 12:57 am

Out of all the African countries, Kenya has perhaps one of the most diverse assortment of popular music forms, in addition to multiple types of folk music based on the variety over 40 regional languages.

Most tourists visiting the Kenyan Coast will be treated to Safari Sounds’ song “Jambo Bwana”:

Kenyans have always enjoyed Lingala music from Congo. Here is a sample below: –

Hope you enjoyed TPOK’s and Franco’s guitar wizardry!

The Luo community is famous for their contribution to Benga music. Listen to a sample of Ochieng’ Kabasele’s famous song Achi Maria below:

Another famous Kenyan muscian was Kakai Kilonzo from the Kamba community:

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