Owing to the fact that it is the first day after the weekend and the beginning of the 'official' work man's week, Monday is normally viewed in sort of a negative light. With terms like 'Monday Blues,' in reference to having to get over the effects of an easy going weekend, Mondays are dreaded by both young and old be it in school or the work place.
Well, in an effort to break the 'Monday Blues' stigma, and to give you a positive outlook to the day, we would like to welcome you to Musical Monday(s)!
We will be featuring stories, music and profiles of musicians and artistes that we like. This will not be a critics review, but just us pointing out the music we like: more like a musical compass pointing you out to the 'right' direction from our perspective.
To start us off this Monday, we will feature the group Sarabi.
Sarabi is Swahili for Mirage. It also means, Imagination, Vision and Creation. They describe their music as a vivid representation of our society, and influenced by the everyday happenings. It features traditional Kenyan rhythms, Benga and a blend of Western sounds.
Sarabi was formed in 2005 and has in the recent years emerged as one of the most exciting and sought after bands in Kenya. The Band is made up of 8 young men, hailing from the Eastlands area of Nairobi, who started playing music before they were even teenagers. They have worked together and grown into an accomplished and solid band, with very high levels of professionalism, that is sometimes lacking in bands who are even twice their age.
They have been described by the press as “The next force in Kenyan music,” (Drum Magazine, Oct 2007) and as being “The new face of AFRO-Fusion in Kenya” (BUZZ Magazine, August 2013).
Sarabi released their debut album titled “OYAORE”- A new beginning in July 2013.
They will be on stage this Friday the 31st of January 2014, performing at the launch of Ketebul Music's Retracing Kenya's Songs of Protest.
Be sure to join us and catch Sarabi live on stage where they will perform Fwata Sheria among other of their popular songs.
CLICK HERE for more on Sarabi
CLICK HERE for more on Retracing Kenya's Songs of Protest
CLICK HERE for details on Retracing Kenya's Songs of Protest launch concert