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Benga

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Benga

Benga emerged in 1950s Western Kenya among the Luo people, adapting traditional nyatiti and orutu instruments to Spanish guitar. The genre features intricate bouncy finger-picking and fast-paced rhythms, becoming Kenya's defining sound from the 1960s-80s. Early Benga carried politically charged lyrics supporting freedom movements, later evolving to address love and social themes.

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Benga 101

Benga 101

This playlist features some of the best Benga music from the 1980s and 1990s. These songs are sure to get you up and dancing, and they will give you a taste of Kenya's rich musical heritage.

Heritage

Heritage

A mid-tempo old school collection featuring artists from different parts of Africa.

Julius Kamau Njuguna

Julius Kamau Njuguna

Julius Kamau Njuguna

Udulele

Udulele

John Oriwo

Godfrey Kavuma

Godfrey Kavuma

Godfrey Kavuma

Ebyetaago

Ebyetaago

Racheal

Racheal

Ode Jim-Jim

Ode Jim-Jim

51 Lex Presents Big Sound - EP 3

51 Lex Presents Big Sound - EP 3

Eddembe Lya Uganda

Eddembe Lya Uganda

Ennaku Yo Bufumbo

Ennaku Yo Bufumbo

Olugendo Lw'america

Olugendo Lw'america

Abalya Ngenda

Abalya Ngenda

Chimurenga

Chimurenga

Sungura

Sungura

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