Date: December 14, 2013
Venue: Kisumu Beach Resort
Time: From 5 pm till late
Tickets: Kshs 200
Performances by: Juliani, Dolla Kabary, Sarabi, Winyo & Saraki Dancers
MC: Wilbroda
Nairobi Live feat. Winyo, Nov. 21 2013 @ Tree House
Nairobi Live @ Tree House presents Winyo
Date: Thursday 21st November 2013
Venue: Tree House, Museum Hill, – International Casino Complex
Time: 8.30 -11.00
Entrance: Free
Winyo is a singer and songwriter of great sensitivity and he also plays the guitar, backed by his 4 piece band of accomplished musicians. Winyo derives his music and musical strength from his forefathers whose music was rich in melody and traditional rhythmic patterns. His musical style ranges from traditional Luo melodies infused with witty story lines, afro fusion and afro jazz, to a contemporary interpretation of Benga, transformed into an authentic acoustic sound. His powerful yet mellow vocals are the icing on the cake that makes listening to Winyo, an almost heavenly experience. Winyo sings in his paternal language of Dholuo, Swahili and English. His stories address a myriad of social issues ranging from the plight of homeless children to courtship and love stories.
A special edition of Winyo’s debut CD as a solo artist titled Benga Blues, was released in Europe as an EP while he was on a tour that saw him perform in Germany, Italy, Romania, and France. The CD was well received and will be officially launched in Kenya and internationally in 2013.
Out of Town: Rift Valley Festival, Aug. 30-Sept. 1 2013 @ Fisherman’s Camp – Lake Naivasha
Rift Valley Festival has joined hands with Blankets & Wine to bring you a 3 day international music festival at Fisherman’s Camp on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Dates: August 30-September 1, 2013
Venue: Fisherman’s Camp, Lake Naivasha
Tickets: Day tickets Kshs 2000, Weekend Tickets Kshs 4000
Acts
Just a Band, Mukoomba, Eric Wainaina, Racubah, Sou Sou & Maher, MC Matre, Paleface, Dela. Maia Von Lekow, Winyo, Barney Barrow, Foozak, The Dons Sofrito, Quantic, Dj Kuzi, Mr Sean, Yam Yam, Electrique Dj’s and the Beat Parade Band, Ska-Face, Owiny Sigoma Band, DJ Andre, DJK
Travel & Accommodation
Fisherman’s camp will have camping space available at 500/- per night on a first come first served basis from Friday morning – Aug. 31 2013.
Fish Eagle and Carnelleys directly next door are other recommended spaces for accommodation.
Out of Town: Rift Valley Festival, Aug. 30-Sept. 1 2013 @ Fisherman’s Camp – Lake Naivasha
Rift Valley Festival has joined hands with Blankets & Wine to bring you a 3 day international music festival at Fisherman’s Camp on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
Dates: August 30-September 1, 2013
Venue: Fisherman’s Camp, Lake Naivasha
Tickets: Day tickets Kshs 2000, Weekend Tickets Kshs 4000
Acts: Just a Band, Mukoomba, Eric Wainaina, Racubah, Sou Sou & Maher, MC Matre, Paleface, Dela. Maia Von Lekow, Winyo, Barney Barrow, Foozak, The Dons Sofrito, Quantic, Dj Kuzi, Mr Sean, Yam Yam, Electrique Dj’s and the Beat Parade Band, Ska-Face, Owiny Sigoma Band, DJ Andre, DJK
Fisherman’s camp will have camping space available at 500/- per night on a first come first served basis from Friday morning – Aug. 31 2013.
Fish Eagle and Carnelleys directly next door are other recommended spaces for accommodation.
Festival on Elections and Leadership, Jan. 28 – Feb. 1 2013 @ Alliance
KESHO IME FIKA
A Citizen’s Festival on elections and leadership presented by Alliance Française in partnership with INFORM Action, The XYZ Show, Picha Mtaani & Dan ‘Chizi’ Aceda
Dates: January 28 to February 1, 2013
Time: Daily at 7pm
Entrance: Free
This multidisciplinary festival will tackle issues of unity and diversity, corruption and impunity, land issues and reform, governance and leadership with critical eyes and voices, through the mediums of editorial cartoons, XYZ puppets, ‘Kenya Burning’ photographs, music and performing arts, documentaries and public service announcements.
Cartoons by leading Kenyan cartoonists and ‘Kenya Burning’ photographs by Boniface Mwangi will graphically illustrate the path that must be avoided.
A series of short documentaries by ‘INFORM Action’ that specializes in film and community discussions, led by Maina Kiai, former Chairman of the Kenya National Human Rights Commission and UN Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Assembly and of Association, will engage Kenyans on the persistent need to demand political and social accountability.
Skits and voice talents from the XYZ show together with musicians and comedians including Dan ‘Chizi’ Aceda, Winyo and Larry Asego will use their artistic expressions to emphasize the essence of the festival.
Concert: Play a Song. Change the World, Sep 22 2012 @ Goethe-Institute
Date: September 22, 2012
Venue: Goethe Institut Auditorium
Time: 3-6pm
Performances by Issac Gem & friends like Ayub Ogada, Winyo, Rateng, Aaron Rimbui, Eddie Grey, Inka
Out of Town/Festivals: Rift Valley Festival, Aug. 31-Sept. 2 2012 @ Fisherman’s Camp – Naivasha
Dates: August 31-September 2, 2012
Venue: Fisherman’s Camp, Lake Naivasha
Tickets: Weekend Tickets Kshs 4,000 and Day Tickets Kshs 2,000
Tickets available at TicketSasa
Line Up: http://www.riftvalleyfestival.co.uk/the-line-up.html
Concert: The GoDown Gig, Aug. 25 2012 @ the GoDown Art Centre
The GoDown Art Centre Presents The GoDownGig
Date: August 25, 2012
Venue: at the GoDown Arts Centre
Time: 2.30-8pm
Entry: Free
Performances by: Makadem, Winyo, Nyota Ndogo, Iddi, Pavseeh and others