Bi Kidude

Pawa Film Forum: As Old as my Tongue – The Myth & Life of Bi-Kidude, Apr. 17 2015 @ Pawa 254

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Bi Kidude
Date: April 17, 2015
Venue: Mageuzi Theatre, Pawa 254
Time: 6 pm
Free entry

About
For this edition of #PAWAFilmForum, Pawa254 will screen the award winning documentary film ‘As Old As My Tongue – The Myth and Life of Bi Kidude’ by Screen Station Productions with Busara Promotions in celebration of her 2nd anniversary.

The Pawa254 Film Forum is committed to showcasing independently produced, often non- commercial work that has little opportunity of reaching the general public; highlighting social, political, cultural and historical realities. By featuring the voices and visions of truly independent media artists from Kenya and beyond, we aim to expose diverse audiences to a range of artistic expressions, cultural perspectives and critical inquiries.

SYNPOSIS
An intimate portrait of living legend Bi Kidude, probably the oldest singer on the world stage today. Her home island of Zanzibar has long been a meeting point for black African and Arabic influence. The island’s music is its most potent expression.

Bi Kidude beguiles audiences wherever she travels but domestically she continually courts controversy, her behaviour challenging perceptions of the role of women in a Muslim society.

As Old As My Tongue reveals the dramatic contrasts in the life of this iconic musician and features a classic soundtrack spanning one hundred years of Swahili music.

Garissa Memorial

Memorial Concert: for the Garissa Terrorist Attack, Apr. 14 2015 @ Freedom Corner – Uhuru Park

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Garissa Memorial
A memorial concert for the Garissa terrorist attack victims and the survivors will be held on Tuesday April 14, 2015 from 4-7 pm at Freedom Corner, Uhuru Park.

The event will include the survivor’s testimonies, poetry and music performances by Kenya’s leading artists.

Concert Program
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This concert is being made possible by the generous contributions from concerned community members. The concert artists have been generously curated by Roots International’s Rashid Jibril. Live Gigs Corporate AV Ltd have provided sound, stage and back line.

Additional sponsors are continuously being added and all support is welcomed. This is a free concert and all of the artists are performing without compensation.
The concert will conclude the ongoing vigil at Freedom Corner,Uhuru Park.

To support the concert logistics cost Safaricom Mpesa 0701 222 211 Airtel Money 0731 222 211.

Rosemary and Mike Kyalo

Exhibition and Sale of Art Work by Rosemary Ahono & Mike Kyalo Apr. 15 – May 3 2015 @ Karen Country Club

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Rosemary and Mike Kyalo
Kuona Trust is pleased to invite you to another exhibition at Karen Country Club, by artists Rosemary Ahono and Mike Kyalo.

Opening and viewing of the works will be on the 18th April 2015 at the cocktail lounge.
Venue: Karen Country Club
Food and drinks on sale

Exhibition Dates: 15th April- 3rd May 2015

To attend kindly RSVP through info@kuonatrust.org or call 0721262326/ 0733742752on or before 15th April 2015.

the Gap

Event: Bridging the Gap – Analogue Elders Vs Digital Natives, Apr. 11 2015 @ Goethe Institut Auditorium

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the Gap
Date: April 11, 2015
Venue: Goethe Institut Auditorium
Time: 6 pm
Entrance: Free (for the Discussion)
Party thereafter: KES 500

About
What constitutes an artistic identity, and how has that concept changed for Kenyan musicians over the years? In a recent interview with Music In Africa, Tabu Osusa of Ketebul Music suggested the only way young musicians will secure a distinctive identity is by embracing traditional music.

Santuri East Africa and Ketebul Music will present a day of activities investigating this claim, and seeking solutions to questions of identity, tradition, innovation – and the role of technology in music production. The event will combine a co-creation session between older artists from Kenya’s rich history of musical past, curated by Ketebul, with younger musicians, producers and DJs representing the digital age from the Santuri network. Following this, a panel discussion will take place at Goethe-Institut’s Auditorium, investigating the results for the co-creation workshop, as well as inviting noted guest speakers from the music industry, media, and cultural curators.

Finally, the space will evolve into a party that will incorporate the past, present and future of Kenyan music, presenting live performances and DJ sets from a diverse selection of artists.

Kwani? Open Mic April 2015

Kwani? Open Mic – April Edition feat. Kevin Man Njoro, Apr. 7 2015 @ The Phoenix Players, Parliament Rd

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Kwani? Open Mic April 2015
Date: 7th April 2015
Time: 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Venue: Inside Professional Centre
Entry: Kes. 300 at the gate.

Advance tickets only via Mpesa at ksh200: Simply select “Buy Goods” onyour MPesa menu, enter the “Till Number” (56714) and follow instructions to complete transaction.

Featured Poet: Kevin Man Njoro
Featured band: KIU
MC: Cindy Ogana

Kevin Man Njoro
Comedian, rapper, mechanic and poet, Kevin Waithaka is a jack of all trades and master of them all. Whether performing with a Kikuyu accent as Man Njoro or as the polished Nemesis, Kevin’s wit and lyricism is highly entertaining. A collaboration with rapper Rabbit on Uko Sure showed his talent for crafty storytelling.

KIU
Inspired by singers like Zahara, Asa and India Arie, Kenyan songstresses, Tracy, Rosa and Pauline are fast-rising trio, Kiu. Here to quench Nairobi’s unquenchable thirst for quality music, Kiu blends its harmonies effortlessly, each with their own unique voice and unmatched musical ability. Past performances include Brew Bistro’s Oktoberfest, World Music Day (Fete de la Musique) at Alliance Francaise, Ndovu Zetu/Blankets and Wine at the UN recreational grounds, among others.

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Concert: Michel Ongaro & Sentaline Band, Apr. 9 2015 @ Tamambo Village Market

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Date: 9th April 2015
Venue: Tamambo Village Market
Time: 8 pm
Entry: KES 500

About
Michel Ongaro is a seasoned guitarist and musician whose skills span across a wide music spectrum. Born and raised in Nairobi Kenya, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music coach, has been active in the music scene since 2002.

Together with his band sentaline, he will be sharing his rich music, a fusion of various styles mainly African, jazz and latin rhythms live at Tamambo Village market on the 9th of April from 8 pm.
Charges are 500bob per person at the gate.

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