Zinduka – Your vote your future

Kenyan musicians have appealed for peace and have expressed the need for calm so that Kenyans may all live in peace and harmony. Talks are underway between the President and world leaders but this is an initiative to awake the youth to do their part in also voicing the cause.Kenyans as a whole are directly or indirectly affected by the recent incidents in the past week.A song has been done by several artistes who have come together to contribute for this worthy cause.The song has been produced by Robert Kamanzi.kudos!Lets keep calm and maintain peace.

Whether you will avail yourself or not,there are going to be several end-of -year parties for all of ya’ll yearning for a party experince!One of them is the “Jump Off”,tagged the official party right here in Nairobi!Where is the party at??????K2 Klub House,from 6pm to 6am!On the decks it’s Dj G-money and the Homeboyz Djs.Damage?(its so affordable,its a joke)a measly 400Kenyan bob!!!You know where i’ll be,right???

It’s been a while since real,mature music was heard in Kenya!Now, Valerie Kimani is setting standards in the industry both at home and abroad!It is indeed a breath of fresh air!Her debut effort”Baisikeli”, is  a masterpiece putting her on the same level as the likes of Zama Jobe,Thandiswa Mazwai and Kelly Khumalo(my personal favorites)!Valerie is a young, fresh, energetic and passionate musician. Although she only recently burst on the scene as winner of East Africa’s reality show Project Fame, this 22-year-old singer exudes the confidence of a seasoned international musician. Part of her winning package was a three-year contract to Africa’s leading music label Gallo Records in South Africa .Honestly, i have never heard someone brave enough to try something so expressive on the first ever release!Way to go girl!

She has launched the 13 track album which is bound to be a rocker for those who love afro fusion,jazzlike/ neo soul, mature kind of music .Can’t wait to get a copy!It surely is a keepers item!Holla back!

Kenyan sexy rapper STL is officially the “IT”Girl!Her career seems to be moving forward ,from strength to strength!She was previously a guest at Paul Wall’s Norway Concert.Her manager,Charles Mwangi says that the American Rap Supreme was so impressed with her performance that he wanted to do a collaboration with her!!Word is they may not do the song but he got her custom made grillz from his line!She rocked Kenyan charts with her song “Happy”featuring Kantai…Is it just me or this is notsuch a big deal???Holla back.

So you say you can sing and entertain????M-Net Director of Operations  Joseph Hundah has confirmed that Kenyans should indeed gear up for  Idols  East  and Southern Africa as soon as April 2008!The contest will be open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 27………..with musical talent!The season is set to showcase talent in East and Southern Africa,from Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania,Botswana,Zambia,Malawi and Zimbabwe.Idols has previously launched the careers of Reuben Studdard,Fantasia Barrino,Karin Kortijie,Will Young,Carrie Underwood,Kelly Clarkson and Timi Dakolo.Could you be the next big thing???We’ll keep you posted !!!!

Tusker Project Fame East Africa finalist is back like crazy and has launched a Christmas album,”Nii Mucaire” available at Nakumatt Media Store.Apparently she is also set to release her debut album scheduled for release later!She made her mark during the show but did not manage to scoop the title.Her infectious vocals indicate that she will take the industry by storm…Big things are are definitely in store for Linda!!!Way to go girl.

Kenyan group Yunasi have been named the winners of BBC World Service’s Next Big Thing 2007 competition at the Maida Vale studios in London.The band, comprising seven men from East Africa and a French woman, triumphed with their song Ndi Ndi Ndi, about the dangers of excess drinking.

They were praised by the all-star judging panel for their “wide open, exuberant vocals” and for being “different to 99% of pop music”.

“Somehow we knew we were going to take it,” said the band’s lead singer Simon Maranga Nyarieko.

“Our song is the best thing that has ever been done in terms of music. We came thinking we were going to take the prize, but we were nervous. Now we have it,we are good to go!”Kudos guyz!!!!

Kenyan premiere record label Pine Creek Records presents a show tagged “Atemi at Christmas!”on 20th December at the Carnivore Simba Saloon,Langata Road.Soulful singer Atemi is said to dazzle music lovers with her infectious vocals and her performances never disappoint.The show which has been slated before Christmas is a good teaser to usher in the festivities!Other artistes on the line-up are Eric Wainaina,Chris Adwar,Kanjii Mbugua,Kaz amongst others!Damage is only…….a measly 500Kenyan bob!Need i say more???This is where you need to be if you appreciate good music!!!

Liz Ogumbo and Didge.

More and more artistes are coming together to contribute their talents for a worthwhile project.A concert was staged this weekend to discuss the World Social Forum Report.(Deep huh??)The event organized by the World Social Forum featured the screening of a Kenyan Movie,”Kibera Kid.”Artistes then performed a 3hr show tagged”Believe”which is also the title of the song used for sending a message of peace to the youth in the event of the Mt.Elgon,Kuresoi violence. The line-up included Didge,Wakamba Wawili,Biam,Model Liz Ogumbo,Chebet Koech,Mtapa,Wendy Munene amongst others.They will also be in Molo and Kuresoi this week!Kudos to Ya’ll!!!!!!!Good work!