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The Rough Guide to The Music of Kenya and Tanzania
The Rough Guide to The Music of Kenya and Tanzania

The Rough Guide to The Music of Kenya and Tanzania

Title:Rough Guide – Music of Kenya and Tanzania Artist: Various Listening Time: 72 minutes 46 seconds Original Release Date: 1996 Distributed By: World Music Network What I Liked: This is truly a cross section of styles across East Africa.  Included…

John Gathu – Exclusives

John Gathu sent me lyrics from his new song I Will Praise the Lord along with a few audio clips. You will only find this here at All Things Kenyan! I Will Praise The Lord RealAudio© Clip Mkenya RealAudio© Clip…

John Gathu – 3 Chord Poker
John Gathu – 3 Chord Poker

John Gathu – 3 Chord Poker

John Gathu has released his first CD, 3 Chord Poker, via MP3.com. The first track I listened to was Bwana Nipe Ushujaa which is Swahili for “Lord Give Me Courage”. I instantly liked this song and is my favorite one.…

John Gathu – One Man, One Guitar
John Gathu – One Man, One Guitar

John Gathu – One Man, One Guitar

ATK: What is your full name? What tribe are you from? John: My full name is John Kariuki Gathu. I was born in Kiambu, just north of Nairobi, on January 11th, 1961. My parents were teachers/farmers who later evolved into…

Abana ba Nasery – !Nursery Boys Go Ahead!
Abana ba Nasery – !Nursery Boys Go Ahead!

Abana ba Nasery – !Nursery Boys Go Ahead!

TITLE: !Nursery Boys Go Ahead! Artists: Abana Ba Nasery Original Release Date: 1991 Listening Time: 53 minutes 31 seconds Distributed by: Ace Records Ltd. What I Liked: In every song you can hear Abana’s trademark Fanta bottle. After all they…