Nairobi to Bunjumbura

Exhibition: Our Journey in Photographs – from Nairobi to Bujumbura, Nov. 14-22 2013 @ Michael Joseph Centre

Nairobi to Bunjumbura
See Africa like you have never seen it before! 15 photographers to forming an ensemble called one touch media took upon themselves to document their trip from Nairobi to Bujumbura. What you have is an amazing collection of photos currently showing at MJ Centre that will make you feel like taking a road trip…

Opening: November 14, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre

Runs until: November 22, 2013

Featuring: Mutua Matheka, Amunga Eshuchi, Kevin Shani, Joe Were, Kiarie Joanne…

Follow them on their Facebook Page here

Highly recommended!

Butterfly People

Screening: Butterfly People, Nov. 16 2013 @ National Museum

Butterfly People
Join the Kenya Museum Society for a relaxing Saturday afternoon, watching Butterfly People, a short, spectacular and insightful documentary, about the Samburu of northern Kenya.

Date: Saturday 16 November 2013
Venue: Louis Leakey Auditorium, Nairobi National Museum

Synopsis
The Samburu people of northern Kenya have, for centuries, followed a pastoral life. Their culture evolved into an age-grade system, wherein rites of passage were marked by complex rituals and ceremonies. Within the system, the turning point for every Samburu is circumcision, its purpose being to create a new generation of warriors, traditional protectors of the tribe. Circumcisions take place rarely, their timing determined by the stars.

Set against a background of varied and magnificent scenery, the film, made by Rhodia Mann, who was adopted into a Samburu family, begins with Rhodia’s personal involvement with the family. Through the life story of her Samburu ‘mother’, she blends historical fact with folklore and mythology to give a history of the people, as far as it is known. The story takes us from the past into the present, and ultimately to the fascinating circumcision ceremonies of 2005.

Rhodia is also a bead specialist and author. Her books will be on sale at the event.

Refreshments 3.15pm Starts 4:00 pm
Donation: Ksh 400 KMS member, Ksh 500 Guest, Ksh 200 Student
Tickets: 0724 255299, 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Mpesa no: 400800, Account no: 6571570019

New Picture

Thursday Nite Live feat Mr. Bado, Nov. 14 2013 @ Choices

New Picture
This Thursday TNL features Mr. Bado playing a mixture of Mwanzele, Taarab and Chakacha all music styles and rhythms from Kenya’s Coast. He replaces the previously scheduled artist Ms. Nina Ogot who cancelled her appearance.

Mr. Bado’s profile
Hailing from the coastal town of Watamu in Malindi, Mr Bado was born Mohamed Said. Although he started singing in 1994 while studying in Mombasa, he had been exposed to music his whole life. Mr Bado comes from a musical family that has been singing and performing Mijikenda dance and music for generations. He is the son of the legendary mwanzele singer and composer, Mzee Nyere wa Konde.
Listening to Mr Bado, one can’t help but notice the unique coastal harmonies and melodies that have clearly influenced his voice and style of singing. Growing up, he was inspired by his father’s Mwanzele style as well as by Mzee Maulid Juma’s Taarab, and Mzee Bhalo’s Chakacha.

Mr Bado is also an accomplished music producer in his own right, and he runs his own studio in Watamu called Bado Records, where he records his own music as well as support and help aspiring artists from Watamu. His songs, ‘Shemeji’ and ‘Susumila’ were mega hits in the coast region, earning him a performance slot at Safaricom Live in 2010. He is currently working closely with Ketebul Music. Mr Bado also finds time to perform at cultural events with his father and brothers. They were featured extensively in Ketebul Music’s Singing Wells project, where Mr Bado and Mzee Nyerere wa Konde were also featured in a collaboration with Benga fusion artist Winyo.

Catch a glimpse and listen of Mr. Bado