::Kenya Christian::

This is a good thing, and what a way to start a new year. Without unity we will be going round in circles as acountry. Visitors from Kieni in Nyeri district and their hosts in a dance at Nyamira village in Bondo district during the recent visit. The delegation from Kieni stayed in the homes of their hosts when they visited the village as part of promoting understanding between the Kikuyu and Luo communities after the post-election violence that divided Kenyans. Read more here.

Totally Sold Out Dec 2008

Michelle Bonilla - O Holy Night

As we gather together to celebrate the birth of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus, The Christ I would like to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This year 2008 has been very exciting year for ::KenyaChristian:: blog, I have witnessed the blog become more popular and the hits steadily climbing. Although the year started with horrific post-election violence it ended well with the election of the first black U.S president. On the Kenyan gospel scene 2008 has seen the Gospel music industry continue to reach higher heights with more music videos being released than I can remember. 2008 is in my opinion also the year Kenyan Gospel artists took full advatage of the internet with a number of artists doing song and video launches via the web through websites such as facebook and myspace. I would like to encourage those artists who are not yet on the web to follow the lead of their counteparts. The quality of videos has also improved and the music was absolulely fab...

Holy Dave ft. Joey - Breakthrough

Mercy Myra ft.Eric Wainaina;Harry Kimani;Victor - O Come All Ye Faithful (acapella mix)

Here is Aaron "Krucio" and Kanjii live. It doesn't get much better than this. Enjoy! Aaron and Kanjii Mbugua (Live)

Carol Atemi - Happy

Tyler Perry's movies get frowned upon in some quarters, but I dont care, I really enjoy his movies. At all his movies I always find the whole theater laughing and enjoying the movie, unlike others where there is pin-drop silence. I think Tyler is on his way to being a legend in film. He has captured his niche audience and they are loving every minute of the ride, and I dont believe he has sold out in the process either. After all he has the first black owned film studio. Anyway heres a trailer for his upcoming movie.

From the album The Chop Chop: From Milk to Meat in stores now.

Kanjii Mbugua - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Any other artists out there with Christmas songs, new or old? Send them in!

I haven't done a VHP edition in a while. What better time to revive it than at Christmas! Anyway here is Sounds of Blackness with their 1992 song " Soul Holiday " off of their album The Night Before Christmas: A Musical Fantasy

Description: A music video that brings together 16 of the worlds top musicians—some of whom have fled oppressive regimes—in a rousing musical plea to guarantee human rights for all. The track, donated by Aterciopelados and arranged by fusion music guru Andres Levin, combines the voices of Hugh Masekela, Julieta Venegas, Stephen Marley, Angelique Kidjo, Yungchen Lhamo, Aterciopelados, Yerba Buena, Natacha Atlas, Rachid Taha, Kiran Ahluwalia, Chiwoniso and Emmanual Jal with those of U.S. artists Natalie Merchant, and Chali 2Na of Jurassic 5. Introduction by Laurence Fishburne.

Date: Thursday, December 18th 2008 Time: 8:00 - 11:00pm Venue: Carnivore Simba Saloon, off Langata Rd Nairobi Price: Ksh 300

Check out this 1940's video of Gospel quartet Jubalaires singing Noah. This is at least 30 years before before The Cold Crush Brothers, The Fantastic Five, Slick Rick, Melly Mel and Kurtis Blow and other rappers that are widely thought of as raps pioneers. Hmmm, it seems Gospel music has been the roots of most music we know of today.

Here is some music, enjoy! Grace Muna - Hakuna (radio rip) Atemi - Stay Paige Lewis - Haunted

Date: Saturday, December 20th 2008 Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm Venue: The Mavuno Dome (Belle - Vue Drive Inn) Mombasa Rd, Nairobi Price: Ksh 300 Description: " A Village Christmas" feat. Kanjii, Mavuno Worship Project, Atemi, Neema Ntalel, Hip Hope Family, Votaries, Aaron "Krucial" Rimbui and Joseph Hellon."

can't wait!

but don't worry......

Read the recap here

Wow, I always feel weird when things that were only in science fiction start becoming true. All those battles youre used to seeing in Star Trek and Star Wars may soon become true. This is a video of the MLK(Multiple Kill Vehicle) that the U.S will use in their missile defense shield. Here it is being tested.... Will space bcome the new battlefield? Here is a video to learn more about this program.

From the Stand Out Live DVD which I hear is off the chain! Stand Out

don't judge a hood by its cover...

This was song done by Coast artists earlier this year calling for unity during the 2008 post-election violence. Previously Wakenya Pamoja video

The video to Jimmy Gaits hit song. I think it was well done and Jimmy has a bright future in music as he has talent.

Another one from Span SITA Previously Salvage - Kile Ninacho (audio)

Date: Sunday December 21st2008 Time: 3 - 6PM Venue: Panari Sky Hotel 1st Floor, Nairobi Price: Ksh 300

I don't want to mess up your Christmas spirits, but this is disturbing... Society is reaching new lows.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks this autotune stuff is being overdone....funny

The video from Valerie Kimani , East Africa Project Fame winner. Its off her debut album Baisikeli , which is in stores.

Check out the album cover and tracklist of Juliani's new debut album Mtaa Mentality scheduled for release January 2009. I dont have to tell you that this album is a must own. Check out Juliani's profile here .

Here is a rockin one from MOG . Enjoy! M.O.G - Let Him Go

from her album Mambo Bado

Here is a re-up and HQ version of Juliani's new song. I previously titled it as "Pia Me" but its actually called "Biceps" It is off his upcoming album entitled "Mtaa Mentality" Juliani is really one of the best rappers right now, I cant wait to check out this album. Juliani - Biceps Check out the lyrics here

Date: Thursday, December 11th 2008 Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm Venue: Carnivore Simba Saloon, Lang'ata Rd Nairobi Price: Ksh 300 Description: "Hi this Aaron Rimbui, inviting you to come ,and enjoy a wonderful Jazz concert, on the eve of Jamuhuri Day(11th December 2008). at the Carnivore 8pm. It'll a great time for you to also hear material from my latest album "Alfariji". There also will be several special surprise guest musicians performing You don't want to miss this. We will not complain if you could bring along a friend or two. See you then. -Aaron"

O.K this is kind of random, but its cute...this is Krista recording her part for Mary Mary's album The Sound in stores now. Previously Mary Mary - Get Up(video)

...in time with this song. Whatever happened to this group? It was a guy and girl. I used to jam to it, I even remember the video. The Eagles - Yesu Ni Mwema

Mercy Masika ft.Sarah Mitaru - All The Time (radio rip) Mercy gives us a bit of kwaito flavor on this one.If I am not wrong this is another song off her album Milele . What else to say, go get it! Juliani ft.Elsie - Pia Me (radio rip) This is supposed to be from Juliani's upcoming album, I cant remember its title(anyone know?) ::bonus:: Paige Lewis - Rewind And check out some of her song lyrics here.