Category archive: Music
RVF Launch Party - 6 reasons not to miss it!
This Saturday come and dance up a storm at the RVF Launch Party as we celebrate five years of RVF, the start of the Kuona Trust and Santuri Safari partnership and the first ever Nairobi Fambula.
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Viral Wednesdays
Check out this week’s viral vids here. From the colourful isikuti love to dance tutorials from Sauti Sol, there’s much to cheer up the gloomy days.
Details#ManCrushMonday - Idd Aziz
Idd Aziz stunned audiences at UP Live, we noticed his exceptional voice, his epic band, and his undeniable appeal.
DetailsViral Wednesdays : Better late than never
Check out the latest videos going viral on the web including the new Sauti Sol jam and Jeff Koinange answering all manner of questions to a hilarious end
DetailsTop 5 places to buy musical instruments in Nairobi
For the musically inclined, picking up an instrument as a hobby is one of the most fulfilling things to do. Whether you’re a beginner or can harp your way through Mozart and the like, this list is for you.
DetailsStella Mwangi-Biashara (Remix) Review
Here’s a review of Stella Mwangi’s new video for Biashara the remix featuring Kristoff and Kaligraph Jones.
DetailsViral Wednesdays
Nairobi comes in many shapes and sizes, depending on your perspective it can be cruel, inspiring or beautiful. Here are a few different perspectives of Nairobi.
DetailsDueling Strings
Infinity Ingeneo brought us a night of fun with a fusion of African and Classical music at the Michael Joseph centre on the 10th of July.
DetailsViral Wednesdays
Check out the videos that have been going viral including a Just A Band video that has been long overdue and manages to make up for the long wait.
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Kwani Sunday Salon: An overview
Literature, music, haystacks and storytelling under the Sunday sun at Kwani? Trust; ending your weekend the right way.
Photo Credit: Paul Munene/ Kwani Trust.
Mandela’s advice to bands starting out
Mandela, the lead singer of the high energy Sarabi band gives great advice to bands that are starting out through this exclusive interview with UP Magazine.
Lead image courtesy of Wamuyu Kiragu
African countries set to celebrate musicians at AFRIMA
AFRIMA a brand new continental awards project seeks to reward African music talents and promote the cultural heritage of the continent. This great endeavour, endorsed by the AU, will for the next three years be held in Nigeria.
DetailsEtta Madete- The violinist and her travels
It’s obvious that the violin isn’t on most Kenyan playlists - we love us some Kayamba Africa percussions. But Etta Madete shows us that this little instrument and a lot of talent can take you places.
DetailsHow to write a song with Lyra Aoko
Check out our 140 character Twitter interview with Lyra Aoko
DetailsKarun- Music, Funk and Style
Karun Mungai is a big part of the nation wide musical revolution taking place in Kenya with her dynamic music, powerful voice and energetic spirit.
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Music Spotlight: Ramzey (Pharoah) Siele
We get an exclusive look on versatile and established Kenyan- American artiste Ramzey, his life, his career, the challenges and what he has planned for the future. Is this the next generation of indie /urban music?
DetailsTAIO: Man-Made Machine Review
We review Taio’s Man Made Machine Tape that has caused loads of noise with over 10,000 plays in the music scene since its release in early June. Have a look at what we thought about this impressive musical creation and let you sample it:
DetailsNai Ni Who: Round Two
“Confidence and harmony within a city is built through recognition and respect for its diverse communities.”
“Let’s not try to define who Nairobi is – let Nairobi define itself.”
The year ahead for the multi-talented Dread Steppa
In this Exclusive, we go on a one take interview with the multitalented and infamous Dub-step /Reggae producer and deejay DreadSteppa.
Have a taste of his sounds and give a thought to what you feel about his new Nomads E.P
Love, Dating and Sex with Sauti Sol
UP Magazine has caught up with Kenyan band Sauti Sol for a casual interview on how things have changed since they acquired overnight heartthrob status. Read more here
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