::Kenya Christian::

Date: Tuesday December 11th, 2012 Time: 7:00pm - 12:00pm Venue: Carnivore Lounge, The Carnivore Tickets: Ksh 4000 (regular), Ksh 7500 VIP Tickets on sale at: www.capitalfm.co.ke , Capital Fm offices, select nakumatt and Dorman outlets

A film by Spike Lee

ft. Lisa Noah & Jaaz Odongo

A film by Keith Oleng

Synopsis: RUSH is an exciting, inspiring television series and moreover a transmedia storytelling & entertainment experience -- empowering a new generation of young African women to Live the Fabulous Life, showcasing and taking them into a cosmopolitan world of opportunities.

feat. Amy Winehouse

by Jackie Hill

by Propaganda

An aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming a success. In pursuit of this he makes his way to Nairobi: the city of opportunity! Date: Friday August 31st, 2012 Venue: Westgate Cinema, Ngong Road Time: 3:20 pm & 7:30pm Tickets: Ksh 450(weekend), Ksh 350 (weekday) Listen to soundtrack below

by Jackie Hill

feat. Bethu

feat. Kato Change

feat. Spoek Matambo & Dela

by Eric Vaughn

featuring Anthony Faulkner

Date: Tuesday August 7th, 2012 Venue: Club Soundd, Kaunda Street Time: 7:00pm Tickets: Ksh200 (free before 6.30pm)

After dropping dozens and dozens of songs plus numerous collaborations Frank Ocean has finally released his highly anticipated debut album Channel Orange . With R&B music making small strides at a mainstream comeback, talented artists like Ocean have all eyes set on them as heads want to see if the genre has anyone who can spark a rebirth. Make no mistake though, if you don't rely on the radio like me, good R&B music definitely has never died(just gone underground.) After the intro track, we get into "Thinkin Bout You;" though not a new song, it was definitely a well-thought out addition to this album. I remember playing this song alot while driving last year. It is just a lovely, well-written, well-sang song; I am even thinking of buying a copy of the single for my girl. "Sierra Leone" has a killer bass track that makes me want to upgrade my living room sound system, some smooth ish right there! The album gets even better on "Sweet Life...

  Date: Sunday, 12th August, 2012  Venue: Jockey Club of Kenya Time: 11.00am - 6.00pm Tickets: sh750(gate-adult); sh500(advance)                                                               children sh450(gate); sh250(advance)                                                                 Purchase tickets here

feat Nneka

A surprise Arab drive for freedom, the West's structural crisis and new hope coming from Latin America. That's the modern world in the eyes of Noam Chomsky and Tariq Ali, two prominent thinkers and this week's guests on Julian Assange's show on RT

featuring Annette

Date: August 27th, 2012 Venue: Safaricom Michael Joseph Centre Time: 7:30pm Tickets: Ksh1000 MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best. Directed by Kevin MacDonald. Buy your tickets here

The latest video from her sophomore album.

Lorana Irungu at TED

A young, aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming a success in the big city. In pursuit of this and to the chagrin of his brother and parents, he makes his way to Nairobi: the city of opportunity. He quickly understands why Nairobi is nicknamed Nairobbery as he is robbed of all his money and belongings and left alone in a city where he doesn't know a soul. Luck, or the lack, of it brings him face to face with two groups of downtown crooks and he forms a friendship with a young small time gang leader who takes him in. He is quickly drawn into a new world of theft and violence, even as he still tries to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Keeping the two worlds separate proves to be a contest for him as he struggles to survive in this unknown world called Nairobi.

featuring Allan Aaron

I found this an interesting statement from L.Boogie on why she failed to file her tax returns and about her relatively recent life and state of mind. To me this statement really sums up why Ms.Hill left the mainstream. So if you're still puzzled and/or angered at why she "abandoned" fans, don't be. I fully understand her reasons. Lauryn Hill is aware and chooses not to live in blindness and ignorance (which many of us do.) If you're living in that state of willful ignorance you'll dismiss her comments as the ramblings of a mentally unstable woman, but if you're aware, they make perfect sense and are valid.(note: I'm not suggesting she should not pay taxes, I believe taxation is a valid concept.) All I can say is live your life in the freedom you now possess and don't compromise it for anyone. Rock on Ms.Hill! (Some background) It was reported yesterday that Ms. Lauryn Hill has been charged with three counts of misdemeanor failure t...

It's great to see people are still making creative videos in hiphop. Great stuff!

After all is said and done, there is only one way that will get us to freedom. There is only one way that will bring us eternal relevance. There is only one way to go, and that way is Jesus Christ. John 14:6

featuring Octopizzo nice hiphop collab

See and hear what happens when a handful of musicians from Berlin set up studio in Nairobi – and the Kenyans come visiting a couple of months later, in the cold German winter. featuring Just a Band, Gebrüder Teichmann, Ukoo Flani, Jahcoozi, Nazizi, Modeselektor, Radi, Mr. Abbas, Michel Ongaro, Maasai Mbili art Centre and many more.

Description MobiusTwo is our next generation prototype. A highly affordable, functional and durable vehicle, designed and built for the African market. Mobius Two omits many non-essential features while maintaining essential functionality. It has already been driven over 2,500 Kilometres around Kenya on varied terrain and proved its rugged capability Check out the website here . What do you think, is it a step in the right direction?

ft. J.Paul

Date: Saturday, May 26th 2012 Venue: Kuona Trust, off Dennis Pritt Road Time: 6:00 pm Tickets: Ksh 1000 Read more about Spud: The movie here Look out for a special guest at the screening !

Apart from Azaelia Banks these are some other upcoming artists I have been listening to this year. Man, I just love me some late 80s afro-centric style. I think it's like my fav style, maybe that's why I have been interested in the group. Anyway, enjoy and look out for a review of their album soon. peace! "turn off your swag/and check you bag.."

More GRITtv Full transcript here

TRACE Urban met Nneka during her promotion tour in Paris. She talked about her music, new album and her life in Nigeria.

featuring Wale and the cast of Fela!

A video essay by Erlend Lavik Style in The Wire from Erlend Lavik on Vimeo .

Date: Thursday April 26th, 2012 Time: 7:00pm Venue: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom house  Tickets: Ksh 400

He and Tupac remain my favourite rappers of all time

Fashion Cafe" is a bi-annual event created and organized by Luxury Lifestyle Curators . It brings together fashionistas, designers, entrepreneurs and taste makers for a night of unbridled runway shows, market place and networking.

I'm getting really hyped for her sophomore album Master of My Make Believe. Dropping May 1st, can't wait!

This femcee is causing a stir on music scene, she's on the comeup. Raw talent here, this the cleanest version of her stuff I could find though:) Co-signing this artist, watch out rappers! Azealia banks @ Coachella 2012

House music and specifically Afro-house music continues to see an increase in popularity in events and clubs in Nairobi and many African cities. KenyaChristian blog has been caught up in this wave and we were fortunate to catch up with one of the frontier Kenyan house Djs who are popularizing this music. His name is Jack Rooster and he has been dropping killer house,afrohouse and deep-house mixes consistently on his website . He has also been playing local and international gigs and recently started to co-host a show with Monique on Homeboyz Radio . Its obvious this is not a music genre to be ignored and 2012 looks to be a big year for House. So we linked up with Jack Rooster and he broke down for us just what is it with this house music thats taking the music scene by storm. ::KenyaChristian:: Hi Jack Rooster, how is the year going so far? ::Jack Rooster:: Very well so far.Loads of new projects under way. ::KC:: When did you start DJing? ::JR:: I started DJing professionall...

Date: April 28th, 2012 Venue: Kenya National Theatre Time: 6:00pm -12:00am Tickets: Ksh400(adv), Ksh500(door)

Kenyan femcees doin it!

Synopsis An unforgettable portrait of Miriam Makeba (1932-2008), the world-famous South African artist and civil right activist, who devoted her life to promoting peace and justice and fighting racism around the planet. A figurehead of the Black African movement in exile, her music and daily practice incarnated the hopes and fears of Africa through the convulsive 20th century, so that she has come to be considered the voice and mother of the continent.

Christine Kamau will be playing tomorrow April 11th, 7pm at Sierra Brasserie 2nd Floor Yaya Centre. Tickets Ksh 500. Unfortunately I shall have to miss this, darn!

Florence + The Machine just rock. Their latest album Ceremonials is growing on me

featuring Nonini Previously: Just A Band - "Forever People"

Previously: Ma3 Beba Beba album review

O.K, I had never seen this video before. This is from Res' classic 2002 self-titled debut album. I still listen to this album till this day and it still sounds great.

featuring Maasai Mbili, William Warero, Modeselektor & Just a Band this has nice visuals.

"I got a sure thing in Christ.."

feauring Mr.Seed

From their album Safari .

O.K, so the video I posted before for this was actually just a YouTube video with the track. Here is the official video. Enjoy!