Kwani? Open Mic presents Ian Kamau
Date: Tuesday August 7th, 2012 Venue: Club Soundd, Kaunda Street Time: 7:00pm Tickets: Ksh200 (free before 6.30pm)
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Music Seen! Frank Ocean - "Channel Orange"
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
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: The Julian Assange Show: Noam Chomsky & Tariq Ali
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
Screen on the Green presents Marley(film)
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
