Nairobi Beat: Kenyan Pop Music Today

Kenyan Pop Music

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 14, 1992)
• Original Release Date: February 14, 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rounder Select
• ASIN: B00000038T
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #248,715 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Jamoko Wange Tek [A Rich Man Is Arrogant]

2. Mwana Wa Ndigwa [Kikuyu] - Mbiri Young Stars

3. Bibi Joys [Ms. Joyce][Version] - Super Bunyore Band

4. Mama Sheria, Pt. 1 [Swahili]

5. Amua Nikuachie Kazi [Decide Whether I Should Leave the Work to You][Ver - Maroon Commandos

6. Ururu-Ruru Mwana [Kikuyu] - Gatundu Boys

7. Tabitha Awuor [Luo] - Migori Super Stars

8. Kopulo Onesi [Corporal Onesi]

9. Mado Zaina [Swahili] - Bana Likasi

10. Ese Omulebe Wenywe [Bukusu dialec] - Mayanja Bungoma Jazz Band

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mwana wa ndigwa, August 29, 2000

By A Customer

ienjoyed this cd so much because it amixture of 3 different dialects spoken in Kenya and basically with the same theme. Iam a Kikuyu so my favourites were (mwana wa ndigwa and Ururu mwana) The rhythm and beat is great. It reminds me of old good days back home. i would recomend it to anyone. my next order is Maitu Maitu cant wait to play it. The Luos, the Wakambas great job.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Nairobi Beat: Kenyan Pop Music Today, April 12, 2001

By	Robin Bridges (Orlando, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This is African music at its best, full of vivacity, melody, enthusiasm and most important of all, a mesmerizing beat. The guitar riffs, the signature of African pop music, alone are well worth the money These songs depict the rich tableau of Kenyan life and relationships in a warm and colorful way. Nicely done.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Look Forward to Hearing This, October 30, 2004

By	Diaspora Chic "diaspora_chic" (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews

I couldn't wait to get the CD. I listen to this CD almost everyday. The guitar, synthesizers, and the drums make this a good CD to listen and dance to. Although I don't speak the language that is used to perform these songs the interpretations of each song gives a bright picture of the Kenyan people in their music.