Winyo
Born Shiphton Onyango, Winyo adopted his artistic name from his grandfather. His music is a blend of traditional Luo melodies with modern jazz and soul.
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Ogoya Nengo
Ogoya Nengo was born Anastasia Oluoch in the 1930s — a legendary folk singer from the shores of Lake Victoria whose voice carried the spirit of a generation.
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Makadem
Makadem, also known as the Ohanglaman, is a powerhouse of African rhythm and a master of the Nyatiti, blending tradition with electrifying modern performance.
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Bado
Born Mohamed Said Ngana, Bado is a multi-instrumentalist from coastal Kenya whose music weaves together Swahili poetry, taarab, and contemporary sounds.
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Ontiri Bikundo
Ontiri Bikundo was born in Kisii and is a master of the Obokano, a large bass lyre central to Gusii cultural expression and storytelling.
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Olith Ratego
Olith Ratego (Musa Odhiambo Omondi) is a singer and songwriter who specializes in "dodo" rhythms, giving a fresh voice to traditional Luo musical forms.
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Gargar
Gargar is a group of Kenyan women of Somali origin from Garissa, preserving ancient songs of celebration, lament, and identity through their powerful voices.
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Anyango Nyar Siaya
Anyango is the world's first female Nyatiti player, breaking cultural boundaries to master this sacred eight-string lyre of the Luo people.
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