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Erykah Badu Live at Carnivore December 11th

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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

Video: Michael Jackson: "Bad 25 Documentary"

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A film by Spike Lee

Video: Kato Change - "Sta.ka.to"

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ft. Lisa Noah & Jaaz Odongo

Video: Love, taken to a Mysterious Place (Trailer)

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A film by Keith Oleng

Video: "LEO (The Movie)"

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"Video: Pozi- "Beautiful Girl"

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Video: Octopizzo ft AntoNeosoul- ""Toboa"

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Video: "Rush"(pilot)

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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.

Video: Eric Wainaina - "Rain on You"

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Video: Eric Wainaina ft Baaba Maal - "The Road"

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Video: Wendy Kimani - "Rumours"

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Video: Man Njoro ft. Rabbit - "Uko Sure"

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Video: Plan B - "Playground"

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Video: Nneka - "Valley"

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Video: "Africa Straight Up" (Trailer)

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Video: Nas - "Cherry Wine"

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feat. Amy Winehouse

Video: Nneka - "Lucifer (No Doubt)"

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Video: Juliani - "4 by 6"

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Video: Nita Hungu - "Kilio"

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Video: Janette...ikz - "31 to be Exact" 31 Status

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Video: P4CM Rhetoric "Jig-A-Boo"

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by Jackie Hill

Video: P4CM Rhetoric - "Too Creative "

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by Propaganda

Video: Sauti Sol - "Range Rover"

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Video: Camp Mulla - "Feel No Pain"

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Video: Nneka - "My Home" (Alternative Video)

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Nairobi Half Life premiere @ Westgate

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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

Video: Lupe Fiasco - "Bitch Bad"

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Video: P4CM - "Jig-A-Boo"

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by Jackie Hill

Video: Adawnage Band - "Naomba"

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Video: MC Dice - "Nashangaa"

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feat. Bethu

Video: Silk - "Nishike Mkono"

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Miss Karun - "Last Time"(cover)

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feat. Kato Change

Video: Sauti Sol - "Slow"

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feat. Spoek Matambo & Dela

Video: P4CM - " I'm Stupid Juiced!"

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by Eric Vaughn

Video: Muthoni the DQ - "Feelin' It'

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Video: Juliani - "Connections"

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featuring Anthony Faulkner

Fena Gitu - "Africa Massive"

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Video: Kwabs - "Lay Back"

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Video: Nas - "Daughters"

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Kwani? Open Mic presents Ian Kamau

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

Video: Ian Kamau - "The Village"

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Music Seen! Frank Ocean - "Channel Orange"

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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&

Kenya Kite Festival @ Jockey Club

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  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

Video: Eric Wainaina - "Other People's Lives"

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feat Nneka

Video: The Julian Assange Show: Noam Chomsky & Tariq Ali

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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

Video: Kevin Provoke - "Imperfections"

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featuring Annette

Screen on the Green presents Marley(film)

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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

Video: Santigold - "The Keepers"

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The latest video from her sophomore album.

Video: Stella Mwangi - "Bad As I Wanna Be"

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Video: Lorna Irungu "Lessons from my three new kidneys"

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Lorana Irungu at TED

Video: +JULIANI: The Road Trip Connections

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Video: Eko Dydda - "Beautiful People"

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Video: The African Cypher (Trailer)

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Video: Grace Muna - "Hakuna"

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Video: "Nairobi Half Life (Trailer)

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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.

Video: Inside Africa on Nairobi Tech City

Video: Astar - "Public Apology"

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featuring Allan Aaron

Video: Fena Gitu - "Fenamenal Woman"

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Lauryn Hill statement on her unpaid taxes

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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

Video: Danny Brown - "Grown Up"

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

Video: Black Skillz - "Way 2 Go"

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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

Video: Chidinma - "Kedike"

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Lounge Unplugged resents Bilal

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Video: Muthoni DQ - "Vile Inafaa"

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featuring Octopizzo nice hiphop collab

Video: Welcome to the Madhouse: The Movie

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.

New Kenyan car, Mobius Two

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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?

Video: Trip Lee - "Fallin"

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ft. J.Paul

Spud: The Movie showing at Screen on the Green

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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 !

Video: THEESatisfaction - "QueenS"

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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.."

Video: Lecrae - "Church Clothes"

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Video: Noam Chomsky: Suicidal policies vs OWS and life

More GRITtv Full transcript here

Video: Keziah Jones ft.Nneka - "Long distance love"

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Video: Nneka, an African soul.

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

Video: Stephen Marley - "Made In Africa"

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featuring Wale and the cast of Fela!

Video: Style in The Wire

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

Video: The Psychology Of The Dark Knight Batman Unmasked

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Christine Kamau "This Is For You" album launch

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

Video: VH1's Behind the Music: Nas

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He and Tupac remain my favourite rappers of all time

Video: The Fashion Cafe 2012

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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.

Video: Camp Mulla - "Hold it Down"

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Santigold - "Disparate Youth"

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

Azealia Banks - "212"

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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

Interview with house-music DJ Jack Rooster

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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

UP Live! concert @ KNT

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

Video: Xtatic - "The Prep Track"

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Kenyan femcees doin it!

Video: "Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa:" (Trailer)

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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.

Video: Christine Kamau - "Conversations"

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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!

Azealia Banks- Slow Hands (Interpol Cover)

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Video: Florence + The Machine - "What The Water Gave Me"

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

Video: Just A Band - "Ha He"(Remix)

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

Video: Ma3 - "Haki Yetu" [Unplugged]

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Previously: Ma3 Beba Beba album review

Video: Just A Band - "Forever People"

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Video: Just A Band - "I Am Not Yours"

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Video: Kudishnyao! - Can I Be Forgiven?, Part 1

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Video: Kudishnyao! - Can I Be Forgiven?, Part 2

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Video: Just A Band - "Migingo Express"

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Video:Res - "They Say Vision"

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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.

Video: Nneka Unplugged in Nairobi

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Video: BLNRB - Kibera Benga (Kichwateli)

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

Video: S.O. - "Sure Thing"

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"I got a sure thing in Christ.."

Video: Irma - "I know"

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Video: Iyeoka "Say Yes"

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M.O.G - "Papa God Ohh"

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feauring Mr.Seed

Video: Adawnage - "Uwezo"

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From their album Safari .

Video: Ringtone - "Usichague Kazi"

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Video: Santigold - "Disparate Youth"

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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!

Art & Beer Festival @ Ngong Racecourse

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A 48 hour festival to showcase all aspects of our Kenyan culture, to be held quarterly. This event is in support of Childrens Rights. Date: March 10th & 11th, 2012 Venue: Ngong Racecourse Time: 12pm - 6:00pm Tickets: Advance season tickets Ksh2000, Gate season tickets Ksh2500, VIP Ksh4000, single day Ksh1500 (Tickets available at Dormans, Brew bistro, USIU) More info here Organzied in conjuction with Sitawa

Video: Nina Ogot - "Muziki"

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: Previously: Nina Ogot - "Chokora"

Mavuno Church - "Finders Keepers" Series

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"Be The One" "Deal Breakers" "Buyers Remorse" "Friends With Benefits" For more check Mavuno Church  and Mavuno Blog

Anna Mwale - "Exc-e-cuse Me"

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O.K..can someone clear this up. What does she sing in the beginning of this song? I keep hearing "with the bomblast fire/choir" lol, anyone know. Anyways this is a classic 80s track from Zambian singer Anna Mwale . She shouts out Nairobi in it too.

Wamathai March 2012

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Video: Nairobi in a day: Tribe Style

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Tribe's take on the best things to do if you just a had a day in Nairobi

Video: Jahawi - "Believer"

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Video: The Black Power Mixtape

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Watch this while you can cause it will probably be pulled soon. Please share your thoughts on what you think of this documentary in comments section. I really want to hear what you guys thought after you watched it,your opinions etc. Peace! " to say that we're wrong to defend ourselves is idiotic..shame on any person who judges someone for defending himself or his family "- Erykah Badu

Video:Santigold - "Disparate Youth"

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A new single from Santigolds upcoming sophomore album Master of My Make Believe .

Video: Marley (Trailer)

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Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. 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. From Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald comes the story of a towering figure of musical history, whose music and message has transcended different cultures, languages and creeds to resonate around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive.

Video: Propaganda: "G.O.S.P.E.L"

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Video: High Society Collective - "Young Again"

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Video: "I Melt With You" (Trailer)

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Judging by the comments on youtube, some people love this trailer, while others hate it. Well, I happen to really like it. It makes me want to watch the movie, if I was a filmmaker I would want to make create a trailer like this. Simple, yet captivating. note: I haven't checked out the movie yet.

Video: Shuga 2: Episode 1

Viewer discretion advised: Mature/sexual themes and images Untitled from mtv staying alive on Vimeo . Previously: Review of Shuga 1

Lauryn Hill - "Love"

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Here is a rare, unreleased Lauryn Hill song. Well I hadn't heard it before anyway Listen: Lauryn Hill - "Love"

Video: Nneka - "Shining Star"

Nneka's third video from her latest album Soul Is Heavy Previously: Nneka - Stay(video)

Rhythm and Spoken @Avalon Tavern

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Date: Thursday, March 1st 2012 Venue: Avalon  Tavern, Riverside Drive, Waiyaki Way Time: 8:00 pm Tickets: Ksh 300

Plan B Radio: "Kenyan Amnesia as a Survival Tactic Pt.2

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Listen to Part 1 here

Video: Washington Projects - "Justus"

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Video: Camp Mulla - "Fresh All Day"

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Camp Mulla's latest..they doing it!

Video: Eko Dydda - "Ghetto"

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Music Seen! Eric Roberson - "Mister Nice Guy"

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   Every time I feel I’m about to lose hope in the R&B/soul genre there appears an artist that helps restore my faith and keeps me wanting to return to a music genre that was once so great. An artist who has paid his dues from the church to the stage, Eric Roberson has definitely put in work; the results are evidence of this. I had never heard of Eric Roberson until I saw his name pop up here and there late last year on music blogs. He released his album “ Mister.Nice Guy ” in late 2011 to a lot of acclaim and I decided to check him out. I was impressed by what I heard and so decided to review his albums just to put you folks out there on this cat. So, enough talk lets delve into the album. Eric Roberson’s album opens up with the title song “ Mr.Nice Guy ,” a lovely and honest song about how hard it is to be a gentleman in this day and age. With media and entertainment giving young men the impression that being a player, womanizer and overall bad boy is the way to get the beaut

Nneka in Concert: Saturday 4th Feb @Goethe

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Description Goethe-Institut Nairobi presents Nneka, an Afro-German warrior princess stretching from teardrop soul-singing to freestyle rapping. She grew up in the Delta region of Nigeria and later relocated to Hamburg. In 2005, she put out her first album, Victim Of Truth, followed by No Longer At Ease (2008) which impressed US rock star Lenny Kravitz so much that he invited her to be the supporting act on his tour. The tour was followed by an extended stay in her native country, where she composed many of the songs on her third album, Soul Is Heavy (2011). This album is multi-faceted and “politically conscious”, a potpourri of Reggae, Soul, Afro, R&B and Hip Hop. Nneka is setting out for an East Africa tour made possible by Goethe-Institut to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and the Sauti za Busara festival in Zanzibar. Some regard the powerful vocalist Nneka first as an activist, and then as a musician. “I wouldn’t see myself as a political activist,” says the soul singe

Nneka concert @ Tree House

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So, anyway I guess my " exclusive " post about Nneka wasn't that exclusive after all. Turns out word is already doing the rounds, albeit quietly that she will be performing at Musuem Hill. It seems like the decision for her to perform here might have been a bit rushed. It will be interesting to see what kind of promo they can give this concert in that short period.Nneka will be be on a three city tour of Kigali, Kampala and Nairobi and will end her tour in Zanzibar at the Sauti Za Busara Festival . Anyway here are the details below as of now. Date: Saturday, February 4th 2012 Venue: Tree House, Museum Hill, Nairobi Time: 8:00pm-late Tickets: TBA Check out the interview I did with her last year here and here . She is also still my favourite current artist. I will review her latest album Soul Is Heavy soon.

Exclusive: Nneka to perform in Nairobi!

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Yup, you heard it here first Nneka will be performing in Nairobi. I don't have details just yet, but expect her very soon! She will probabaly be performing at Goethe Institut This is a like a dream for me, I am so excited! I hope I get to meet her

Ndoto:"A Story of Urban Hopes and Dreams"

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Life in this jungle called Nairobi is hard. What? With the ever rising prices of fuel and basic food comodities?.. So many people come to the city seeking a better life, a new beginning. Only to be hit by the bitter reality of how life in Nairobi is a survival for the fittest. But. We all hold on to that hope, that we will make it. Someday. We have to. From the makers of #twendelele and the creators of Mwenye Ndoto the album, Lele and Aziza present to you Ndoto. A story told in music, of the hopes and dreams of the urban dwellers living in Nairobi. Date: 27th January 2012 Venue: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tickets: Ksh400(Gate), Ksh300 (advance)

Video: Santigold - "Big Mouth"

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Check out Santigold's latest single..

Plan B Radio: Ep. 1

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this is Part 1 of 2. In this episode they discuss Kenyans' Selective Amnesia. Is it a survival mechanism? Plan B Radio - Episode 01 (Part 1 of 2) by WhatIsPlanB Plan B Radio – a weekly podcast show featuring conversations about Kenyan society, politics and youth that don’t make it into mainstream radio. We aim to host conversations with insightful Kenyans of all ages to discuss the future of this country, and how things can get better. Vsit the website here

Video: Black Coffee - "Superman" ft.Bucie

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Either there has been a new wave of dope African or Afro-house music, or I've just been sleeping on that scene. Either way house music is causing ripples on the music scene, especially South African-house, like this group called Black Coffee (vid below). Liquideep , another S.A house group also performed in Nairobi last month . This is some of the music I'll be delving into as 2012 opens. It will be interesting to see which direction this music will take and will it become more popular?

Just A Band: Boxing Day Special

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I'm posting this a bit late, but I think it's still worthy of a listen. <p><a href="http://music.just-a-band.com/album/the-just-a-band-boxing-day-special">The Just A Band Boxing Day Special by Just A Band</a></p> Description : The Just A Band Boxing Day Special - released as a thank you to our loyal fans, friends and supporters - featuring our guest vocalists Sara Mitaru, Diana Nduba, Stan, Karun from Camp Mulla and Harry Kimani - backed by the Forever Shining Choir.

Video: Capitalism: A Love Story (Trailer)

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I can't believe I've not watched this yet. if you have the DVD please hook me up! there's also another excellent movie called Inside Job which you should check out. Capitalism: A Love Story examines the impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world). The film moves from Middle America, to the halls of power in Washington, to the global financial epicenter in Manhattan. With both humor and outrage, the film explores the question: What is the price that America pays for its love of capitalism? Families pay the price with their jobs, their homes and their savings. Moore goes into the homes of ordinary people whose lives have been turned upside down; and he goes looking for explanations in Washington, DC and elsewhere. What he finds are the all-too-familiar symptoms of a love affair gone astray: lies, abuse, betrayal...and 14,000 jobs being lost every day. Capitalism: A Love Story also presents what a more hopeful futur