Date: December 1, 2023
Venue: the MIST
Time: 6-9 PM
Entry: Free
Showcase Wednesday – La Francophonie Edition ft. Syssi Mananga & DJ KasbaH, Mar. 22 2023 @ Alliance Française.
Date: March 22, 2023
Venue: Alliance Française
Time: from 7 PM
Entry: Free
About
Syssi Mananga
With a cultural identity split between Africa and Europe, Syssi Mananga’s music is like the wind (mopepe in Lingala) cross-bordered and fluid. It can’t be caged in or boxed in a single genre. Reflecting my mixed heritage, my musical signature is a fusion of styles, at the crossroads of Kongo rhythms, folk, jazz and pop.
DJ KasbaH
The concert will be followed by a live DJ set with DJ KasbaH. KasbaH is a DJ, producer and music explorer. Through his Trans Africa Airlines, Kasbah’s music will have you on your feet with a musical panorama of the Francophone world.
Showcase Wednesday – La Francophonie Edition ft. Syssi Mananga & DJ KasbaH, Mar. 22 2023 @ Alliance Française.
Date: March 22, 2023
Venue: Alliance Française
Time: from 7 PM
Entry: Free
About
Syssi Mananga
With a cultural identity split between Africa and Europe, Syssi Mananga’s music is like the wind (mopepe in Lingala) cross-bordered and fluid. It can’t be caged in or boxed in a single genre. Reflecting my mixed heritage, my musical signature is a fusion of styles, at the crossroads of Kongo rhythms, folk, jazz and pop.
DJ KasbaH
The concert will be followed by a live DJ set with DJ KasbaH. KasbaH is a DJ, producer and music explorer. Through his Trans Africa Airlines, Kasbah’s music will have you on your feet with a musical panorama of the Francophone world.
Concert: Form Ya Mabestie ~ Yaba’s Birthday Party, Feb. 5 2023 @ the Alchemist – Westlands.
Date: February 5, 2023
Venue: the Alchemist, Westlands
Time: from 3 PM
Tickets: KES 500/- Advance, and KES 800/- at the Gate
About
Yaba is a prolific upcoming musician and performer who has graced both big and small stages to provide entertainment under a genre of music called Rhumbacane.
The genre has inspired an event series called Ibada Ya Rhumbacane usually hosted at The Alchemist in Westlands, Nairobi.
On the 5th of February, the series will be hosting its 6th event with theme of ‘A Month of Love’ to celebrate both the Valentines theme of the month and Yaba’s love and appreciation for his craft and fanbase.
The Music concert will be featuring a line up of nine artists including a live band and DJ performances.
The artists featured will be: YABA. Steph Kapela, Dj Shikkiey, Le’ Laika, Apesi, Coster Ojwang and three curtain raisers.
Concert: Form Ya Mabestie ~ Yaba’s Birthday Party, Feb. 5 2023 @ the Alchemist – Westlands.
Date: February 5, 2023
Venue: the Alchemist, Westlands
Time: from 3 PM
Tickets: KES 500/- Advance, and KES 800/- at the Gate
About
Yaba is a prolific upcoming musician and performer who has graced both big and small stages to provide entertainment under a genre of music called Rhumbacane.
The genre has inspired an event series called Ibada Ya Rhumbacane usually hosted at The Alchemist in Westlands, Nairobi.
On the 5th of February, the series will be hosting its 6th event with theme of ‘A Month of Love’ to celebrate both the Valentines theme of the month and Yaba’s love and appreciation for his craft and fanbase.
The Music concert will be featuring a line up of nine artists including a live band and DJ performances.
The artists featured will be: YABA. Steph Kapela, Dj Shikkiey, Le’ Laika, Apesi, Coster Ojwang and three curtain raisers.
Hip Hop City Premiere! Screening, Panel & Old Skul Kenyan Hip Hop Party, Jul. 22 2022 @ the Mall, Basement – #Westlands
Date: July 22, 2022
Venue: The Mall, Basement – Westlands
Time: 6 PM till Late
Entry: Free
About
Launch of a 3 part Documentary on Hip Hop music’s influence on the Kenyan urban culture, identity, fashion and social change.
The screening will be accompanied by a brief panel discussion with pioneers from the Kenyan hip hop music scene.
Special performances by Kalamashaka and a select group of DJ’s.
A collaboration between Goethe Institut Kenya & The MIST.
Hip Hop City Premiere! Screening, Panel & Old Skul Kenyan Hip Hop Party, Jul. 22 2022 @ the Mall, Basement – #Westlands
Date: July 22, 2022
Venue: The Mall, Basement – Westlands
Time: 6 PM till Late
Entry: Free
About
Launch of a 3 part Documentary on Hip Hop music’s influence on the Kenyan urban culture, identity, fashion and social change.
The screening will be accompanied by a brief panel discussion with pioneers from the Kenyan hip hop music scene.
Special performances by Kalamashaka and a select group of DJ’s.
A collaboration between Goethe Institut Kenya & The MIST.
Variety Cultural Show (Music, Acrobatics, Spoken Word & Dance) ft. Exray, Mbuzi Gang, Nelmo Newsong, Kenzo Matata & Billher, Jun. 25 2022 @ Mukuru Youth Initiative, Mukuru kwa Reuben
Date: June 25, 2022
Venue: Mukuru Youth Initiative, Mukuru kwa Reuben
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Entry: Free
About
This is a community performance event happening this Saturday at Mukuru Kwa Reuben.
The show includes musicians, dancers, acrobats and spoken word artists, as well as an open mic session for upcoming artists from the Mukuru community to showcase their skills.
This show is a culmination of a week-long set of activities by the GoDown Art Centre (and finnisage local event for the ArtXchange project).
Variety Cultural Show (Music, Acrobatics, Spoken Word & Dance) ft. Exray, Mbuzi Gang, Nelmo Newsong, Kenzo Matata & Billher, Jun. 25 2022 @ Mukuru Youth Initiative, Mukuru kwa Reuben
Date: June 25, 2022
Venue: Mukuru Youth Initiative, Mukuru kwa Reuben
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Entry: Free
About
This is a community performance event happening this Saturday at Mukuru Kwa Reuben.
The show includes musicians, dancers, acrobats and spoken word artists, as well as an open mic session for upcoming artists from the Mukuru community to showcase their skills.
This show is a culmination of a week-long set of activities by the GoDown Art Centre (and finnisage local event for the ArtXchange project).
Multi Media Feature: Nairobi Conscious, May 6 2022 @ the Mall, Ring Road – Westlands
Norient.com presents “NairobiConscious’, a multi-media feature exploring politically/socially “conscious” music in Nairobi.
Date: May 6, 2022
Venue: the Mall, Ring Road – Westlands
Time: from 6 PM
Entry: RSVP – here (Eventbrite)
About
Against a background of political, social and economic tensions ahead of a momentous general election set for 2022. What is the lived experience of Nairobi’s artists during this period? Can you hear it in the music?
It is the first in a proposed series of special features focusing on selected cities around the world dubbed “Norient Cities.” The feature comprises three podcasts, a set of essays, commissioned street photography, a short video, sound art, original music and a mixtape.