Aaron Rimbui's Biography
Born in a family of five, with two siblings a brother and sister, Aaron's ear for music was spotted while still a toddler. At three years of age he was already rhythmically drumming using everything in sight - small wonder the first instrument he picked up was the drum set.
He attended the Lavington Primary School then the prestigious Nairobi School for his secondary education. Though he claims little if any musical pedigree in his family, his younger brother, Tim 'Ennovator' Rimbui happens to be one of the country's premier producers.
After watching a passionate televised message by the Evangelist Reinhard Bonke, though only 9 years of age, he got down
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Abbi's Biography
Absalom Nyinza , popularly Abbi, is an Afro-jazz and Afro-fusion musician from Kenya. He is backed by the Kikwetu band. He sings in several languages, including Swahili, English, French, his native Luhya and some other tribal languages.
Abbi started his career in 1993 being a member of a cappella gospel group The Boyz, which was later renamed Safari. He toured the United Kingdom and Germany with the band. Later he was part of Achieng Abura's band, and toured Spain during that time.
His solo debut album, Mudunia was released in 2003. At the 2004 Kisima Music Awards he won two categories: Best
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Achieng Abura's Biography
Achieng Abura is a musician from Kenya, who performs Afro-jazz, Afro-fusion and gospel music.
She debuted with a gospel album I Believe around 1990. Her following albums were Way Over Yonder and Sulwe. In 2002, when she had shifted to Afro-jazz, she released album Maisha. Later she released album Spirit Of a Warrior. Her latest album, titled Dhahabu Yangu was released in 2007 by Blu Zebra label, owned by Tedd Josiah.
Abura won Kora Award in 2004 for Best East African Female, the award was shared with Tsedenia Gebremarkos of
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Adam Solomon's Biography
Adam "The Professor" Solomon (born January 1, 1963 in Mombasa, Kenya) is a Juno Award-winning composer, guitar maestro, and singer. Solomon began performing at an early age, playing the kivoti (flute) and the kayamba (shaker) at village celebrations and festivals. He established his career playing lead guitar and singing on recordings and videos with some of Kenya's most popular bands and musicians, including Joseph Kamaru, Bana Citoyen, Super Kalles, Super Mazembe, Les Wanyika, Popo Lipo of Lessa Lessan, Professor Mb. Naaman with the Nine Stars Band, Kanda Bongo Man, Fadhili Williams, Juma Toto, and the Mombasa Roots Band. Adam's touring credits include workshops and performances with Congolese superstar Papa Wemba and Ismael Lo from Senegal.
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Admiral Kilosh's Biography
Julius Kilonzi a.k.a Admiral Kilosh is a young Gospel Reggae Singer and composer in his mid-twenties. The singer is a first born in a family of four.
His story begins way back in his upper primary education where his desire to sing was manifest through his involvement in a percussion band (class 926) in Tala Township Primary School where he was undertaking his primary education.
Admiral was good in playing all the available instruments then, ranging from drums, marimba, metalaphone, nzumari (a coast province musical instrument), flute and many others, which he was able to play to the National Level in the Kenya
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Amani's Biography
Amani is a swahili word that means peace and tranquility, the lull just before a storm.
Background Started singing, performing and participating in church talent searches at the tender age of six.
At primary school level was composing songs and developed a keen interest in poetry to the extent of participating and winning in several national competitions.
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Ambassada's Biography
Not many local acts can attest to being featured alongside international stars in a global effort. Ambassada can! Lined up with acts such as Black Mambazo, P Diddy, Bono and Yossour N'Dour, this young man's music was featured in a promotion for the recent global call to action against poverty.
Ambassada swept to fame in 2003 with his massively successful inspirational single, Watoto Inkane, which advocated for children's rights. Its video, featuring children from Nairobi 's Nyumbani Home, has remained a favorite on numerous gospel TV broadcasts. Since then, he has been a prominent figure in the gospel music scene both in Kenya and Uganda.
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Andrew Sherwood's Biography
Andrew Sherwood (ARCM) was born in Kenya, Africa and was brought up in Zimbabwe as a child, where he suffered from childhood polio. He moved to England having played the violin for three years and won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music where he studied violin and composition. He studied violin with Antonio Brosa, Sylvia Rosenberg and later with Sascha Lasserson. He studied composition with Alan Ridout. Since then he has played and conducted all over the world and had people like Howard Skempton composing music for him.
He is a Professor of Violin at Trinity College of Music and also adjudicates in musical competitions both in Britain and abroad.
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Astar's Biography
Richard Njau, more affectionately known as A-Star ('A' as in ABC, not 'A' as in Apple') is a born-again gospel artist who spreads the word of Christ through rap music and spoken word. 'Astar', as he describes it means 'The Light That Leads To The Light".
His music career started way back in 1996 when together with a number of pals started XtraPhat Records - a secular based entertainment company that was going to take Kenyan entertainment by storm. They would produce jams at their crib using a Yamaha PSR520.
However he is quick to admit that his life headed for disaster.
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Attitude's Biography
Attitude is a breath of fresh air when it comes to his technique and swift lyrical ability. His musical background is the result of a rich cultural history which began in the streets of Decatur Georgia, and saw him launching a career in East Africa Nairobi, Kenya, where his parents are from.
Having been touched by the immense passion and talent he witnessed in Africa, he has returned to America determined to have his presence felt and stake his claim in the Rap Arena
His solo debut album was slated for an early 2006 USA release.
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