EDITOR’S PICK: Blankets And Wine July Edition: Estelle
10th July
Ngong’ Racecourse
Blankets & Wine is bringing Grammy-winning British singer, songwriter, producer and actress Estelle to perform in Nairobi as the headlining act at the festival’s July 10th edition. She’s dabbled in various genres including R&B, soul, reggae, grime and hip hop to produce global hits including “American Boy”, “Come on Over” and “Conqueror”.
Estelle has collaborated with artists such as Kanye West, John Legend, will.i.am, David Guetta among others, appeared on hit TV series, Empire as well as voiced the cartoon character, Garnet in the animated series, Steven Universe. Rounding out the musical performances are Blankets & Wine Founder and fierce femcee, Muthoni the Drummer Queen, the sultry Sage and soulful Jarel.
Also happening at the festival are fashion pop-up stores by Embody Fashion, Bongosawa, Republi.ke, Adele Dejak and Sandstorm. Live sketches by Naddya, flower crowns by Maua Jua as well as the highly popular Silent Disco with music by Ukweli, Nu Fvnk + Jinku x visuals from Bazil.
There will be great food—including brunch—by The Good Food Company, Kathy’s Kitchen, Harry’s Crepe’s, Uptown Grill and The Curragh. The festival shall also be unveiling the B&W wine. It promises to be one hell of a show, so make sure you grab your tickets!
Time: 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Advanced Tickets: KES 3000
Gate Tickets: KES 3500
Golden Tickets: KES 5000
Direct From Zanzibar: Swahili Ally Live In Concert
7th July
Choices Bar, Baricho Road
As part of the Etuuka: The East African Music Circuit, Roots International are proud to present Swahili Ally aka DIGO, an extremely talented singer and kora player from Tanga, Tanzania. Swahili Ally fuses his vibrant performance of digo music with the dazzling sound of the kora. He uses the West African instrument to pronounce his digo heritage in a unique style. Swahili Ally hopes that his new album will help promote traditional music, which struggles to be heard amid the influx of urban sounds. He is currently touring East Africa sharing his musical message. Familiarize yourself with the artist and his works by reading this exclusive interview with UP.
Time: 8:00PM - 11:00PM
Entry: Free!
7th July
Treehouse Nairobi
From 8:30PM The Beathogs are invading Tree House and ready to Funk’ Up your night! If you’re not familiar with the 8-piece band, they play groovy dance funk soul grooves featuring the soulful vocals Arona Ratemo and Molline Dove, a toe-tapping saxophone & trumpet of Ken Okoth and Emi Kitasako, fat back drums of Andy Salmon, funky percussion hits by Obuya Owino, bountiful bass undertones of Wim Eising, jazzy keyboard of Jazz and audacious guitar licks of Alan Brozovich. They play popular and not so popular cover and original tunes guaranteed to make you reminisce, tap your toes and hum along, dance, party and go wild.
The Euro 2016 semi-final between Germany and France will also be screened at 10:00PM.
Gates open at 6:00PM
Entrance is free!
8th July
The Alchemist Bar
Kenya Nights is growing stronger with each successful party. Right on the heels of their amazing Mi Casa Showcase in June, they present you Groove Cube, which promises to be one of the most memorable nights of your life.This event brings a whole new angle to the Nairobi dance music scene so be prepared to witness tons of groove, tech and hip hop. Featuring the deejaying skills of 1TYM, Norah, Dj Kace and of course L.A. Dave, Groove Cube promises to be one hell of a night, so come out and play!
From 8:00PM - 5:00AM
Advance Tickets: KES 500
Gate Tickets: KES 1,000
8th July
Treehouse Nairobi
Get out all your popped collars, big hair, and neon and head on down to the Treehouse for 80’s Night. From 7:00PM to midnight, Deejay Eddie & Deejay Stone will take you on a musical journey through the 80’s. There will be a cash bar and snacks to munch on as you dance to your favourite 80’s tunes. Entrance is absolutely free!
9th July
The Alchemist Bar
Join Imran Music - Kenya for a night of the best selection in deep house, tech house and funky house. For a taste of what’s to come, check out this crazy set from the last edition:
https://soundcloud.com/dj-imran-mixes/dj-imran-free-to-funk
From 7:00PM to 5:00AM
Entry: Free!
9th July
The Carnivore
This year’s celebration of Lakeside culture, both contemporary and classic, promises to be big and full of glamour, with the best entertainers in the industry. Your dose of entertainment will be served by Jalang’O, Dola Kabari, John Junior, Igwe Bandason, Lady Maureen, Madanje Perimiter, Akothee, Dj Joe Mfalme, Owago, Eric Omondi, Ajo Mbuta, Obinna and Chipukeezy. The only event where everyone is a V.I.P., but do we say!
From 12:00PM till dawn.
V.I.P Tickets: KES 1,000
V.V.I.P Tickets: KES 2,000
Tickets are available on JamboPay using;
Paybill Number: 530100
Account No: LUOFEST
Africanized 2016 With DJ Shimza
9th July
The Mall, Rooftop
6:AM ENTERTAINMENT, Epic Nation, Sirocco Ent & Mwanaume Ni Effort have officially managed to secure one of the most sought after names of S.A house music today. DJ Shimza! The heavy-weight is keen to hit the Kenyan capital for the very first time with his infectious afro style tracks.
The madness will be contained in 2 stages: The Africanized Stage for the house music lovers featuring Beng Beng, Euggy, Jack Rooster, Foozak, Suraj, Shema and Drazen, and The Jiji Stage for urban music lovers rocked by DJ’s DJ Kace, Jo Kisila, Protege and Creme De La Creme. The line up in each of these stages consists of amazing talent and we can only wait to see which stage takes the crown as the most epic.
Gates open at 8:00PM
Advance Tickets: KES 2,200
Gate Tickets: KES 2,500
10th July
The Alchemist Bar
This Sunday, WiBO Culture and The Westlands Organic Market will fill your senses with a family-friendly afternoon of good music, poetry and everything organic.
Come and join Checkmate Mido in a cosy unveiling of his new EP ‘Box of Beats’. It will definitely be a treat!
From 12:00PM to 10:00PM
Entry: Free
