::Kenya Christian::

This is one of the best dedications I've seen for Kenya's Independence Day celebrations. Happy Kenya at 50! The Story of Nairobi from Joe Castillo on Vimeo .

by Kevin Perry

A documentary film about the impact of the newspaper comic strip Calvin & Hobbes, created by Bill Watterson.

O.K they have been my favourite group for a few years now. Their latest album drops on September 24th! It is crazy that such good music is not on the charts, good music truly went underground. No wonder I hardly listen to radio nowadays. Internet is where it's at.

Date: 19th - 22nd September, 2013 Venue: Nairobi National Museum Tickets: tickets@storymojaafrica.co.ke

Haven't finished watching this, but glad the full movie has been releases for free viewing. Check it out! The modern day Four Horsemen continue to ride roughshod over the people who can least afford it. Crises are converging when governments, religion and mainstream economists have stalled. 23 international thinkers come together and break their silence about how the world really works and why there is still hope in re-establishing a moral and just society. Four Horsemen is free from mainstream media propaganda, doesn't bash bankers, criticize politicians or get involved in conspiracy theories. The film ignites the debate about how we usher a new economic paradigm into the world which, globally, would dramatically improve the quality of life for billions.

featuring Kanja & M.Anifest

featuring Foxes

This is the second video she has released for this single. I think it's just a matter of time before she is big.

Great summer dance jam! Her sophomore album Electric Lady out September 10th.

Date: Sunday   July 14th 2013 Time: 7:00 PM Charges: Ksh2500 (gate) Ksh3000 (Advance) Venue: Tree House, Museum Hill

Interesting project! About The club Sinema project is a platform, backed by Kibanda Pictures, that brings, directors, actors, writers, cinematographers and gaffers together to make films. We are a no- profit venture, this means our projects are not set out to make profit and our cast and crews are not paid for their participation. We are simply driven by the passion to create great Films and push the envelope further in the art. We are planning to shoot and release to the World Wide Web, a short Movie every month. If you want to be part of our projects, either as an Actor, Script Writer, Director, cinematographer or even runner, please get in touch with us on clubsinemaproject@gmail.com

Yes, I have called it torture because this is one of the most barbaric things I have ever scene being done to a human. This is what the "great" American military-government(empire) does to people it does not like. Is there much difference between this and something that would be done at a Nazi concentration camp? Think about it. Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) is one brave soul for volunteering to expose this evil, satanic practice. WARNING: This video is disturbing

Easier Said Than Done is a full length documentary about rallying. It features drivers and stories from around the world, with a North American outlook. Filmed in 8 countries across 18 months to capture the best stories from the most intense motorsport in the world.

I found this was a really good documentary, so I thought I should post it for you to check out! Dark Girls is a fascinating and controversial documentary film that goes underneath the surface to explore the prejudices that dark-skinned women face throughout the world. It explores the roots of classism, racism and the lack of self-esteem within a segment of cultures that span from America to the most remote corners of the globe. Women share their personal stories, touching on deeply ingrained beliefs and attitudes of society, while allowing generations to heal as they learn to love themselves for who they are.

I'll definitely be watching this. It's the dirty little secret of the War on Terror: all bets are off, and almost anything goes. We have fundamentally changed the rules of the game and the rules of engagement. Today drone strikes, night raids, and U.S. government--condoned torture occur in corners across the globe, generating unprecedented civilian casualties. Investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill (author of BLACKWATER: The Rise of the World's Most Mercenary Army) traces the rise of the Joint Special Operations Command, the most secret fighting force in U.S. history, exposing operations carried out by men who do not exist on paper and will never appear before Congress. No target is off-limits for the JSOC "kill list," even a U.S. citizen. Director Richard Rowley takes us on a chilling ride with whistle-blower Scahill. Dirty Wars is a battle cry for the soul and conscience of an America few of us know exists.

featuring M.Anifest

by TheBreax (Beleaf and Ruslan)

Go check out this film at Alliance Francaise if you can, it's really cool. It's being screened as part of the 22nd European Film Festival. I know my music quite well and I had no clue about this marvelous artist! I'm definitely getting all his albums. Last two screenings are on May 19th and 23rd. Don't miss! Date: May 19th 2013 at 5:30pm May 23rd at 5:30pm Tickets: Ksh 50 Venue: Alliance Francaise

I love this song! I cant get enough of it right now. Rudimental, you're killin it! Can I get a holla?!

This song has grown on me. Enjoy your weekend!

Should I be happy that Lauryn Hill is releasing new music, or should I be angered that her record label is now on her neck to release material because of her tax situation?So much so that she has tagged her new song, (Compulsory Mix.) Sigh, it's always great to her new Lauryn I guess. I think something good will come out of this no matter how bad it seems now.

featuring Sinead Harnett & MNEK. If you are not up on what's happening in the U.K house/garage/dance scene well let me put you up on it. There are generally some great tunes coming out of the U.K right now. Rudimental is one of the best new U.K artists in my opinion. Check out their other great stuff online. Enjoy on of their latest below. ones here.

This is the first clip from the upcoming movie featuring Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor . Based on the novel of same name by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Laura Mvula is not playing! She is fierce, I'm definitely enjoying the ride, great music.

by Jefferson Bethke

From their latest album Sorry For The Delay

This is the 22 year old lady who wrote President-Elect Uhuru Kenyatta's victory speech ( Part 1 , Part2 ) that he delivered at CUEA . Very inspiring lady. Read more here Check out her website here

STR.CRD sat down with Kenyan "geek afro pop" supergroup Just a Band and chatted to them about playing in South Africa, engaging Kenyan politics and their plans for their new album.

One to watch, great voice. He is a London-Ghanian singer

Great dance track. This is featuring AlunaGeorge

featuring Octopizzo

Here is Part 2 of Kenyan Poets interview with Buddha Blaze. I'm liking the show KenyanPoet, its something we need. This is stuff(topics) you won't hear on the radio. i look forward to many more to come! Listen here

featuring Dela

O.K this video is more like "Nairobi today.., but either way..nice vid, check it out

by Ava DuVernay "In the film, characters arrive at the door of a friend in need, bringing something of themselves... Eventually, we witness our heroine ready to walk through the door on her own. The door in the film represents a pathway to who we are."

Just vibe, just flow..

Currently in my heavy rotation list, enjoy!

Tusker Lite have been doing a fabulous job in bringing soul and R&B acts to town. Artists some of us never imagined we would see perform live have been coming to perform for the past year or so. artists like Joe Thomas ,  Donnell Jones , Vivian Green and of course Erykah Badu (who has been the best so far in this writers opinion.) Some artists performances have been great (Ms.Badu), some have been so-so and some have been bad. But this is what it's all about, going to see if your favourite artist is just as good as we have seen on TV,radio,internet etc. So anyway all this is thanks to Tusker Lite, and whoever thought up this event deserves a pat on the back. Anyway, I know we all have our dream artists that we would like to see perform. So, I am going to make my list of Top artists that I would love to see perform. This list is NOT strictly R&B/soul but most of it is. The list is in order of preference. So here goes.. 1. Sade One of the worlds best bands, th...

I definitely want to watch this. It's so funny how people buy the line that Mugabe is a crazed dictator without looking at the whole story.

If you know me, you'll know that I've never given up on R&B/Soul. When everyone else has jumped on the Techno/dance train and left the R&B horse, I still continue to believe and support. There are just so many good and exciting(experimental?) sounds that are happening on that scene. All I can say is that radio does absolutely nothing for me nowadays in terms of music discovery and appreciation. This is not to say the traditional sounding R&B doesn't still exist, but it now exists alongside many emerging forms and sounds of the genre. (P.S I'm not saying techno/dance era is bad, but it doesn't mean the R&B genre is dead.) Check out this video below by HASHTAG$  Rochelle Jordan - "Shotgun"  

from her upcoming album Sing to the Moon.

featuring Buddha Blaze Listen/Download here

About Staceyann A proud Jamaican national, Staceyann’s voice was featured on “The Oprah Show,” where she spoke candidly about her experiences of growing up on the island and the dire consequences of her coming out there. Through her work she seeks to question the oppression and the limitations of identity, race, class, sexuality and belonging. In addition to performing in and co-writing the Def Poetry Jam on Broadway, Chin’s work has been published in the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Guardian. Date: February 15, 2013 Venue: Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel Time: 7:30 pm Tickets: Advance Kshs 1000, Gate Kshs 1500 Tickets available at the NEST( directions here ), BONK Shop(The Junction Mall) and Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel.

Date: Sunday Feb 10th, 2013 Venue: Jockey Club Kenya, Ngong Race Course Tickets: Gate (Adults Ksh700, Kids 500), Advance (Adults Ksh500, Kids Sh250) Time: 11:00am to 6:00pm Buy tickets here

The Kenyan Poet Show is back!..after a short hiatus:)  About the January show: The year 2012 was one of the most memorable ones for music lovers in Kenya with the most ecstatic lot being the Neo-Soul lovers. This year saw the most notable list of live performances by artists in different genres, a promise of better things to come. Artists such as Erykah Badu, Jah Cure, James Ingram, Johnny Gill, Akon, Donnel Jones, Joe and Incognito are among those who held  concerts in Nairobi. As we start off the year 2013, we look back at the new artists and new music that made the year 2012 such a memorable one. Full list and videos can be found on the blog  www.kenyanpoet.com Listen here:   Kenyan Poet Show - January 2013

Something Necessary is a film about a pivotal period in the life of Anne, a woman struggling to rebuild her life after the civil unrest that swept Kenya following the 2007 elections, claiming the life of her husband, the health of her son and leaving her isolated farm in ruins. Joseph, a troubled young gang member who participated in the countrywide violence is drawn to Anne and her farm seemingly in search of redemption. Both he and Anne need something that only the other can give to allow them to shed the painful memories of their past and move on -- but will either of them find it?