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O.K, this cat is serrrious! Folks get ready for Ian Kamau , some fine talent here! He does neo-soul,hip-hop and spoken word and sounds similar-ish to Kendrick Lama r. Heh, I didn't see this one coming. I'm already a  fan, where is the CD, when is he coming to Kenya and how much are that tickets? Check him out for yourself. From his bio: My name is Ian Kamau; I am an artist. I believe that my ability to create and communicate is intimately tied to my purpose in life although I am unsure of exactly how. I was born and raised in Toronto to Trinidadian parents who immigrated to North America in 1970. My parents are documentary filmmakers. I grew up around ideas, information and art. Making music has taken me around the world; it has opened doors to experiences I never dreamed I would have and has put me in the position to have conversations with a diversity of dynamic, interesting individuals. I believe in community. My creative life extends to my work in arts-based communi...

featuring Blair Linne

The Mingle takes social media to a whole new level - live and in person! Mingle with current and aspiring professionals, creatively oriented individuals, and enthusiasts of human creativity, while taking advantage of the exceptional social and entertaining amenities. Connect. Venue: Tree Centre Grounds, Aboretum Date: Saturday, October 22nd 2011 Time: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Tickets: Ksh 800(adv.), Ksh 1000(gate) Strictly over 18years. Identification may be required. Advance tickets available at Select (Shell station Hurlingham), Sarit Centre Info Desk, Tamasha Hurlingham Bar or M-pesa : http://mpesaticketing.com/  More info here

Immortal Technique, hip-hop artist and political activist, came to support the Occupy Wall Street movement. RT's Marina Portnaya caught up with Immortal Technique to talk about the message behind the movement, the police brutality and media backlash it has caused, US politics, democracy, his new project "Martyr" and his upcoming tour.

I really want to wactch this documentary. This is why we need an indie space in Kenya, to showcase things that are not in the mainstream. Not all of us are dying to watch the latest Harry Potter or Transformers. I would much rather watch such material/ A scene that includes a speech from Eldridge Cleaver, the Minister of Information for the Black Panther Party in 1968.

featuring Joan

The 4th and final part of the making of shows more of Nneka's views and impressions from Rock En Seine Festival as well as a bit of the promotion treadmill, that had started by then.

From early 2009 to 2011, three bands from the world-renowned Berlin electronic music scene and some of the best bands and musicians from Nairobi engaged in an intense music project. Two studios were established in a townhouse in Nairobi, where all BLNRB artists worked, performed and lived together. After concerts in Nairobi and Berlin, the long awaited CD is out!

featuring Just a Band, Lisa Oduor Noah, Jahcoozi

This month’s screening: Sheena Queen of the Jungle Where: Kifaru House off Kanjata Rd. (off James Gichuru) – House with Rhino on gate When: October 8th 2011 Gates open at 5pm; movie starts at 7pm Bring your own food and blankie to sit on. Popcorn, bar, live, food on sale DJ Advance tickets 800Ksh at PesaPal Gate tickets 1000ksh This is the story of Sheena whose parents are killed while on Safari. She is raised by the mystical witch woman of an ‘African tribe’. As Sheena grows up, she learns much from the Shaman about the lore of the jungle and the ways of all its creatures and is even entrusted with the secret of telepathic communication with the animals. Tigora is under the special protection of King Jabalani. The King’s ex-football champion younger brother Prince Otwani is conspiring with his brother’s fiancee, Countess Zanda, to have Jabalani assassinated so that they can exploit the titanium-rich Zambouli lands. Contact: info@screenonthegreen.co.ke  On Face...