Dates: Dec. 30 2019 – Jan. 2 2020
Venue: Beneath the Baobabs, Kilifi
The GoDown Gig ft. Yellow Light Machine, Swahili Blues Band and T.B.M. Live Band, Sept. 1 2018 @ the GoDown Arts Centre
Date: September 1, 2018
Venue: the GoDown Arts Centre, Industrial Area
Time: from 3 pm
Entry: Free
Thursday Nite Live ft. Yellow Light Machine, Mar. 1 2018 @ J’s – Westlands
Date: March 1, 2018
Venue: J’s, Westlands
Time: 8-11 pm
No Cover Charge
Jazz Attitude III ~ Mashujaa Heroes Edition ft. Mzee Ngala, Nairobi Horns Project, James Gogo + Gogosimo et al, Oct. 22 2017 @ the Alchemist – Westlands
Date: October 26, 2017
Venue: the Alchemist – Westlands
Time: 8-11 pm
No Cover Charge
Performances by Mzee Ngala (king of Bango), Nairobi Horns Project, James Gogo + Gogosimo, Yellow Light Machine and Taraji
Jazz Attitude 2.5 with Guinean Kora Master Sekou Kouyate ft. Shamsi Music, Tetu Shani & Yellow Light Machine, Aug. 27 2017 @ the Alchemist Bar
Venue: the Alchemist Bar – Westlands
Time: 3-9 pm
Tickets: KES 1000, Advance: KES 500 (Available only till Tuesday on https://mymookh.com/tickets/event/429)
About
JAZZ ATTITUDE is Nairobi’s newest Premier Jazz Series that features stellar performances by incredible Kenyan Live acts in a Jazz themed setting suitable for the whole family.In this Special Edition “2.5” we are proud to present our first International act, Legendary Kora innovator and Virtuoso SEKOU “KORA” KOUYATE. The Guinean Kora master has been dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Kora by several elite music magazines and reviewers. He’s won several awards for his Albums including the Gold Medal at the Global music awards. He is also part of the renowned West African band “Ba Cissoko” that has toured the world extensively.
“Sekou ěs sound, mode of playing and the invention of the electric kora, has inspired a whole new generation of kora players. Today, Sekou Kouyate is considered among the world’s finest kora players.”
His band is Joined by three Incredible Kenyan bands. The dynamic and afro fused Jazz sounds of Shamsi Music, the ever green modern pop fusion of Tetu Shani and a debut performance by one of the most Viby sounds in Nairobi today, Yellow Light Machine.
These amazing musicians will take over the band stand from 3pm till 9pm in what will surely be a thrilling Sunday event.
Alsarah and Nubatones Live in Kenya, Aug. 2 2015 @ Alliance Française
Alsarah & the Nubatones – The Silt Tour
Hungary, Portugal, France, U.A.E, Morocco, Egypt, Sweden, Lithuania and for the first time….
LIVE! in Kenya on Sunday 2nd August 2015, at the Alliance Francaise.
Date: August 2, 2015
Venue: Alliance Française Gardens
Time: 7 pm
Tickets: KES 1500 Advance and KES 2000 at the Gate
For more information contact: 0708777504; 0722517317
Advance tickets available at Alliance Française, Between the Lines (Bookstore at Village Market) and Goethe Institut
About
Exploring Sudanese and Egyptian cultural sounds in a contemporary context, the Brooklyn based band are:
Alsarah – Lead Vocals
Nahid Abunama – Elgadi – Vocals
Brandon Terzic – Oud
Mauwena Kodjovi – Bass Guitar
Rami El Aasser – Percussion
In 2013, backed by Afro Simba (Kenya), Alsarah performed at Blankets & Wine and at Tree House, to a full house.
In 2014, Alsarah performed with the Nile Project at Kuona Trust and she also performed at the Safaricom Jazz Festival.
Curtain raisers are Afro Simba Band and Yellow Light Machine
This is the first time that Alsarah & the Nubatones will perform in Kenya.
Alsarah and Nubatones Live in Kenya, Aug. 2 2015 @ Alliance Française
Alsarah & the Nubatones – The Silt Tour
Hungary, Portugal, France, U.A.E, Morocco, Egypt, Sweden, Lithuania and for the first time….
LIVE! in Kenya on Sunday 2nd August 2015, at the Alliance Francaise.
Date: August 2, 2015
Venue: Alliance Française Gardens
Time: 7 pm
Tickets: KES 1500 Advance and KES 2000 at the Gate
For more information contact: 0708777504; 0722517317
Advance tickets available at Alliance Française, Between the Lines (Bookstore at Village Market) and Goethe Institut
About
Exploring Sudanese and Egyptian cultural sounds in a contemporary context, the Brooklyn based band are:
Alsarah – Lead Vocals
Nahid Abunama – Elgadi – Vocals
Brandon Terzic – Oud
Mauwena Kodjovi – Bass Guitar
Rami El Aasser – Percussion
In 2013, backed by Afro Simba (Kenya), Alsarah performed at Blankets & Wine and at Tree House, to a full house.
In 2014, Alsarah performed with the Nile Project at Kuona Trust and she also performed at the Safaricom Jazz Festival.
Curtain raisers are Afro Simba Band and Yellow Light Machine
This is the first time that Alsarah & the Nubatones will perform in Kenya.
Spoken Live Thursday ft. Mufasa, Michael Onsando & Yellow Light Machine, Jul. 2 2015 @ The Juniper Kitchen
Date: July 2, 2015
Venue: The Juniper Kitchen
Time: from 7 pm
Tickets: KES 500
Fundraising: Fire by Ten Special Event Featuring the show Kimbia, Live Music, & a Short Film, Jul. 26 2014 @ The Theatre Company Studio – Creative Centre
Join The Theatre Company of Kenya for a Fire by Ten special event featuring:
Kimbia: Five short plays based on the thrills, temptations, desires and fears of Kenyan Athletes (2013/2014 Fire by Ten Touring Show)
Live music by Yellow Light Machine
Short Film: The School Run
SHOW DATE: Saturday 26th July, 2014
VENUE: The Theatre Company Studio at Creative Centre (Spring Valley Shopping Centre behind Dorman’s Cafe on No. 2 Shanzu road (pink gate) off Lower Kabete Road)
TIME: (Two Shows)
First Show (2:00pm – 4:00pm)
Second starts (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Cost of Tickets: Ksh. 2,000 per person per show
Proceeds of this event will go to support Ogutu Muraya’s Masters Studies at The Amsterdam School of Arts- DasArts Master of Theatre Program.
For tickets please contact Liz Enane on 0728848137 or Ogutu Muraya on 0724077528.
For a short preview have a look at the preview below
Kimbia: based on the thrills, temptations, desires and fears of Kenyan runners from Kathelijn Fenger-leenders on Vimeo.
Synopsis
The world knows Kenya as a running nation. Since its inception in the 1950’s, athletics has grown into a nationalist sport- a symbol of national unity and pride. Kenyan runners are loved and admired worldwide. However, little is known about them as people and what they go through to achieve such great heights. In order to tell the story of the athletes, The Theatre Company of Kenya has developed, in close consultation with the actual runners, a brand new performance called ‘Kimbia’, which literally means, “run”. ‘Kimbia’ is an exciting, innovative and collaborative theatrical show about the life and times of Kenyan athletes.
The five plays that make up ‘Kimbia’ are: The Race by Cajetan Boy, When the Door Opens by Joseph Murungu, Just a Man by Edward Nthiga, Doping by Ogutu Muraya, Usiguskong (which means ‘Don’t Look Back’) by Joseph Gichinga
Directed by Liz Enane and Mido Dembede. Original music composed and arranged by the cast and directors. Movement and dance choreography by Joseph Gichinga
All actors are, just like the runners, Kenyan talent, professionally trained at facilities of The Theatre Company around the country.and show your clients, guests, pupils, students, colleagues, friends and family a great theatre performance which is funny, moving and beautiful!
Find full info on Theatre Company’s website