The compilation Urgent Jumping! East African Musiki Wa Dansi Classics showcases the proliferating dance styles of Kenya and Tanzania in the 1970s.
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The Reader’s Guide to the North Coast Music Festival
Featuring Paul Kalkbrenner, Chemical Brothers, Flying Lotus, Moby, Benga, and more, plus afterparties
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Blame Obama!
A tribute to the president brought together Chicago’s Occidental Brothers Dance Band International and their new front man: African superstar Samba Mapangala.
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Reconciliation in Kenya?
A song in praise of Kenyan opposition leader Raila “Agwambo” Odinga, written before the recent election violence, finally sees release as the prospect of peace begins to brighten.
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Benga blast
A terrific new album by Opiyo Bilongo of Extra Golden introduces Americans to the pleasures of Kenyan benga music.