Award-winning US musician PJ Morton launches Africa tour album Details of PJ Morgan and Afro Orleans concert in Nairobi on September 15, 2024 are available on his official website and social media pages.
France-based singer teams up with Benga artiste in homage song In the spirit of World Music Day being observed on Friday, a musical synergy between Kenya and France will be unveiled in Nairobi.
African songstresses: Three of the fastest-rising musicians to watch out for As African music grows in global stature, many of the continent’s female artists are also rising.
Cyndi Lauper: The life and career of legendary pop singer comes in a new documentary It has been almost four decades since Cyndi Lauper recorded her signature songs.
Madaraka Day: Top 10 Kenyan musicians across the generations During this Madaraka Day weekend, BDLife celebrates 10 artistes that created era-defining sounds and whose influence has transcended generations.
Africa Day: 10 music masterpieces as continent marks 61st anniversary Africa Day is marked on May 25th as the anniversary of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity.
Jazz saxophonist who transcended music genres bows out at 78 Although he was primarily a jazz musician, Sanborn transcended the confines of the genre and played with R&B, pop and rock artists.
Kenyan pianist makes the finale in UK competition TV show Twenty-two-year-old Teddy Otieno was last Sunday picked as a finalist in the second episode of the current series of The Piano.
Congolese and Cameroonian artistes pay homage to city that moulded them Nairobi which segues into a contemporary urban groove as the distinct rumba guitar riff drives the rhythm of a French rap song.
Legendary saxophonist Kirk Whalum gets groovy in his upcoming jazz album “I appreciate jazz for sure,” says legendary American saxophonist Kirk Whalum.
30 Years of Freedom: Songs that defined South Africa’s last decades What makes South African people so special is that we sing, we dance, even when we are faced with death.
Abba: Iconic Swedish pop music band marks golden anniversary It is exactly half a century to the week a pop music phenomenon burst onto the world stage for the first time.
World of Hans Zimmer: Nairobi Chamber Chorus travels across Europe with top musicians One of Kenya’s most accomplished choral ensembles is part of a concert tour across Europe showcasing the works of the acclaimed composer of film music, Hans Zimmer.
Diana Ross: 10 of the best career-defining songs by 'The Boss' as she turned 80 The story is told of a girl born into poverty in Detroit, Michigan in 1944.
Ssaru Kenyan artist joins Apple Music's rising stars Up Next Programme Ssaru is on the trajectory to global attention after she was selected for the Up Next platform by Apple Music.
Kenyan architect wins Sh7.5 million to pursue love for music The German alcoholic drinks brand launched a fund in 2023 to find the most innovative projects.
Senator encourages women to turn scars into body art with ‘Tattoo’ Crystal Asige says artistes who use their music to comment on what is taking place in society at a given moment create a huge impact.
Morgan Heritage lead singer ‘Peetah’ exits the stage at 46 The group’s lead vocalist Peter “Peetah” Morgan was in charge of the session, listening to each instrument while singing a few lines of the hits from their setlist.
Beyonce tops US Billboard Country Music charts with 'Texas Hold ‘Em’ The typical image of a country artiste is that of a white, mostly male, singer, dressed in jeans, a cowboy hat, and boots, strumming the guitar with folksy tales of love and heartbreak, joy and...
Medical student finds fame as rhumba singer Serah Nyaboke’s dream career may be studying medicine as a second degree but her heart is singing rhumba.
Usher: “Godson of Soul” ticks off Super Bowl from every musician's bucket list with a phenomenal performance How do you squeeze 30 years of hit songs into 12 minutes?
PRIME Lovers hire violin and saxophone players on Valentine's Day Kenyan men are hiring violinists, saxophone players, and orchestra bands to serenade their partners.
Aurora Chorale and Strathmore Charale line up a love-filled pre- Valentine's Day programme The categorisation of love provides inspiration for a Valentine’s Day concert by The Aurora Chorale and the Strathmore University Chorale titled In Love with Music.
Kendzsi Tanaka: Classical pianist seeks connection with Kenya music community On Monday classical pianist Kendzsi Tanaka was at the Conservatoire of Music for his first rehearsal session in Nairobi.
'Luovolution': Why Luo music appeals to a wider audience Current shifts in trend show wider receptibility towards Luo music especially amongst the young urban population.