Raindance in Amsterdam, Vondelpark


guided by rhythm, touched by the spirits

and simultaneously Raindance happened in Kenya
and simultaneously Raindance happened in Tanzania
Joh Makini representing in Tanzania!

Joh Makini representing in Tanzania!
So if you want to sample the best music from Kenya that was popular in the 70’-80’s, before the infiltration of reggae and hip hop then try this rare selection of Kenyan artists. Compiled by Justus Musyoka. It features four tracks by the band Them Mushrooms founded in 1969, playing mostly Chakacha, some Benga and also some reggae in later periods. Another Kenyan legend is guitarist John Ondolo, then there is Bozuwa and Bakambi N’kela. You will enjoy this ageless music.
A1 – Them Mushrooms – Kenya Hakuna Matata
A2 – Them Mushrooms – Bonde Kwa Bonde
A3 – John Ondolo – Safari Kilimanjaro
A6 – Bakambi N’kela Soweto’s Voice
B1 – Bozuwa – (With My) Hands On My Heart
B2 – Bakambi N’kela – Kilimanjaro
B3 – Bakambi N’kela – Wewe Bwana
Them Mushrooms
released in 2013 on CD (Africha Entertainment (TM) Limited)
Or buy Safari Souvenir Volume 2 at Discogs
See also Safari Souvenir Volume 5