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PAUL ORWA JASOLO: Nyakach Heroes
Original benga as it was meant to be.
Recommended if you like George Ramogi, George Ojijo.CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
SALI OYUGI: The Return
A combination of soothing hypnotic rhythms and haunting vocal expression, beautifully complimented by her acoustic guitar and harp style, drawing from Kenyan and Tanzanian backgrounds.
CD price: $15.00
BANA KADORI: Agwambo
In this set of songs, Bana Kadori continue to develop their signature blend of Luo Benga and Congolese rhumba - a style they have been championing over the past 25 years starting with their work with the late Ochieng Kabasellah.
Recommended if you like Franco Luambo Makiadi.CD price: $12.97
SAMBA MAPANGALA & ORCHESTRA VIRUNGA: Feet on Fire
With great guitars, horns and percussions, and the ever-present endearing voice of Samba Mapangala, this album is sure to get you moving. Sorry, CDs are now out of print but MP3 downloads are available here on CD Baby.
CD price: $10.95 / MP3 price: $10.95
SAMBA MAPANGALA & ORCHESTRA VIRUNGA: Ujumbe
In this sparkling 2001 release, Samba delivers songs that are uplifting on the dance floor, and thoughtful in their lyrical messages. Sorry, CDs are now out of print but downloads are available here on CD Baby.
MP3 price: $11.95
RAUL "TINDIKA" UMBA AND BOUGER MUSICA: Maisha (Life)
Contemporary Congolese rumba/soukous music with a Kenyan flavour.
Recommended if you like Wenge Musica.CD price: $9.97 / MP3 price: $7.92
SAMBA MAPANGALA & ORCHESTRA VIRUNGA: Song and Dance
More great sounds from East Africa, as Samba Mapangala draws listeners to the dance floor with his soaring vocals and smooth melodies, flavored with the warm guitars of Virunga stalwarts Syran, Bopol, Caien and some new friends.
CD price: $10.95 / MP3 price: $10.95
SAMBA MAPANGALA & ORCHESTRA VIRUNGA: Virunga Roots Volume 1
Brilliant African pop and dance music from the golden voice of East Africa. Many of Virunga's greatest hits, rare and previously unavailable outside of Africa.
CD price: $10.95 / MP3 price: $10.95
SHANGILIA YOUTH CHOIR OF KENYA: Shangilia Mtoto Wa Africa: Rejoice Child of Africa
A unique hybrid combining western soul and gospel with the riveting rhythyms of East Africa intermixed with traditional East African songs.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
BOYS CHOIR OF KENYA: Uvumbuzi (New Horizons)
'Over 60 minutes long of entrancing music and hypnotic rhythms.’
Recommended if you like Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Boys Choir of Harlem.CD price: $13.95
OWACHA WILLY: Rozinna
Rumba as only Owacha Willy can deliver. Having been part of Ochieng' Kabaselleh's Lunna Kidi, Owacha fell in love with Rumba and has made a passion out of it.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
REUBEN KIGAME: Never Alone
Great country gospel songs from a Kenyan singer songwriter.
CD price: $14.99
ERIC WAINAINA: Twende Twende!
Original music from Kenya's leading songwriter. Soaring guitar lines, pulsating drum rhythms and excellent vocals from a Kenyan who doesn't run. Lyrics in Swahili, English and Kikuyu and Luo.
MP3 price: $14.99
ALLY MAKUNGURU: Nakupenda Bibi
Acoustic guitar used on a mix of contemporary East African music as well as a traditional touch on a number of tracks.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
OKATCH BIGGY: Nyathi Nyakach
Benga from Kenya with okatch biggy's touch.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
H.N. OCHIENG' KABASELLEH: Achi Maria
A fusion of fine Kenyan benga and Zairean rumba
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
VICTOR SILA: Waiting
With his upbeat attitude and passion for music, Victor Sila sings to express, rather than to please; his music could be compared to that of the artist Sade, Maxwell, or The Brand New Heavies, but with more energy in his rhythms.
CD price: $14.95 / MP3 price: $14.95
ERIC WAINAINA: Sawa Sawa
Original music from Kenya's leading songwriter. Soaring guitar lines, pulsating drum rhythms and excellent vocals from a Kenyan who doesn't run. Lyrics in Swahili, English and Kikuyu.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $14.99
REUBEN KIGAME & DOUGLAS JIVETI: God's Reggae
Original songs and some common praise & worship songs in reggae style.
CD price: $14.99
DIMPLE: The Answer
Reflective and healing acoustic music.
Recommended if you like Sting, David Gray.CD price: $20.00 / MP3 price: $20.00
REUBEN KIGAME & FRIENDS: Wastahili Bwana
Great Swahili Praise & Worship music from Kenya.
CD price: $14.99
REUBEN KIGAME & SIFA VOICES: Praise Across Kenya
Great Praise & Worship music from Kenya in different languages.
CD price: $14.99
REUBEN KIGAME NA SIFA VOICES: Ombi Langu
Great Swahili Praise & Worship songs from Kenya
CD price: $14.99
MWASI: Nisamehe album
-c o o l y h i g h h a r m o n y- KENYAN GOSPEL MUSIC by MWASI(www.myspace.com/mwasicreations)
Recommended if you like Craig David, The Jones.CD price: $12.97
DENISE GORDON: Wangu We
R&B with a flava of African rhythms and a sprinkling of light jazz. Afro Fusion with a funky twist and heartfelt message.
Recommended if you like Des'ree, Angélique Kidjo.CD price: $16.00 / MP3 price: $16.00
