"Omutibo", a uniquely Kenyan style of acoustic guitar music, was invented by George Mukabi in the late 1950s, and quickly adapted by his neighbors in a region that proved truly fertile for guitarists. In 2016, Cyrus Moussavi (Raw Music International) set out along the banks of the River Yala to document the songs of the old days. Recorded on location in homes and yards, these are the songs and stories of a golden era Kenya on the brink of Independence, beautifully resurrected by the songwriters themselves, over 50 years later. Featuri …
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"Omutibo", a uniquely Kenyan style of acoustic guitar music, was invented by George Mukabi in the late 1950s, and quickly adapted by his neighbors in a region that proved truly fertile for guitarists. In 2016, Cyrus Moussavi (Raw Music International) set out along the banks of the River Yala to document the songs of the old days. Recorded on location in homes and yards, these are the songs and stories of a golden era Kenya on the brink of Independence, beautifully resurrected by the songwriters themselves, over 50 years later. Featuring performances by, and interviews of: Johnstone Ouko Mukabi, Shem Tube, Fanuel Amimo, Jimmy Bongo, Sukuma Bin Ongaro, Peter Akwabi, Zachariah Omufumbwa, Omari Machio, and Johanias Kiunya.
LP version comes in a deluxe metallic spot-color jacket, with 8-page full color booklet featuring interviews, photographs, and lyrics in English and Luhya.
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Jimmy Bongo - Lumumba Is Dead 02:30
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Omari Machio - Usiende Ukalale (Don't Sleep) 01:46
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Johnstone Ouko Mukabi - Nili Kwenda Safari (I Went For A Journey) 03:16
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Zachariah Omufumbwa - Ndogo Ndogo (Small Ladies) 05:17
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Fanuel Amimo - Ndeshela Omwana (Leave The Child With Me) 02:57
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Jimmy Bongo - Mulochi (The Curser) 03:43
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Fanuel Amimo - Dickson Omuranda 04:11
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Johnstone Ouko Mukabi - Kwetu George (I, George) 02:48
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Shem Tupe - Adui (Enemy) 05:33
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Zachariah Omufumbwa - Ndarula Ebutsetse (I Left Ebutsetse) 05:08
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Sukuma Bin Ongaro - Mama Lucy 06:01
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Johnstone Ouko Mukabi - Kwetu George 02:48
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Peter Akwabi - Malenya 02:58
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Johanias Kiunya - Mungu Nisaidie (God Help Me) 07:45
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