PHAT!buzz January 2018 Issue #204 by PHAT!buzz

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Happy New Year PHAM! As we start the year we speak to an alternative Folk artist, percussionist & guitarist: TETU SHANI. Pb:Why Troubador? TS: I chose the name Troubadour because of my background. You see I grew up the son of a diplomat, as a result I moved all over Africa and around North America. I took a piece of each place with me and infuse it in my music like the troubadours of old: The traveling storytellers of Europe or the griots of West Africa. Pb:What was that moment that made you decide you wanted to do music? TS: It was the moment when I realized I couldn’t do much else! I couldn’t see myself working in a corporation and so I needed to figure out what I was good at quickly and begin developing it. Thank God I chose the right thing. Pb:How would you describe your sound? TS: My sound is always evolving. It’s gone from finger style guitar to Afro-folk to pop and currently I would describe it as Afro-rock. It’s becoming very hard to define music these days because most of us artists want to be fluid. Pb:What inspires your music? TS: Its never one thing that inspires my music. It’s always something different. A book, conversation, a song I hear on the radio or a bird call. Pb:You are a very soulful performer, what inspires you? TS: My performances are soulful because I’m playing authentic music. All my songs come from an honest place and that’s reflected in my performances.

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Pb:What has been your highlight in your career as a performer? TS: The highlight in my career as a performer has been performing my living room sessions. These are live performances that I do in people’s homes right in their living rooms. They are intimate, fun and use all of the qualities that make me unique as a performer. Pb:Your tag line: For every sliver on the spectrum of emotion, there is a song; what does this mean to you? TS: It’s my life philosophy musically. My journey as a musician is to tap into as many emotions as possible using my music as a tool. I’m on a mission to prove that Kenyans listen to a wide variety of music. Pb:Among your songs, what would you say is a fan favorite? TS: It’s definitely “African Sun.” I haven’t recorded it yet but that’s the one people respond to immediately. Pb:What excites you about your musical journey thus far? TS: That it keeps growing. That I keep growing and getting better, the sky is truly the limit. Pb:How do you balance your personal and professional life? TS: Without the help and support of my wife it would be impossible. She really helps me calm down and rest. There are times when she’s like, “You’ve been working too much and It’s time to relax.” I’m glad I have someone who can tell me that. Pb:What advice would you give upcoming artists? TS: Have a vision/purpose/mission for your music and be consistent with it!

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deejay-deshal @deshaldj

MY REAL NAME IS: Deshal Gudka. I GOT MY STAGE NAME FROM: My Real Name. I STUDIED AT: Braeburn High Nairobi. I USUALLY PLAY: all Genres of Music . I PREFER TO PLAY: all because the Crowd and my fans love a Good Mix of Music. I GOT INTO DEEJAYING: back in 1988. I LEARNT DEEJAYING: from my mentor: DJ Addams formerly of Club Boomerang. HOW HAVE YOU REMAINED RELEVANT IN THE INDUSTRY ALL THIS LONG?: Well if you need to remain in this beautiful industry you must give it your 100 % and play for the Crowd. Remember you are there because of the crowd and not for yourself, so give it your all. IT’S BEEN: 30 years. FOR A LONG TIME KENYA HAS BEEN FAULTED FOR NOT HAVING A KENYAN SOUND. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION: I Think Kenyan Music was better then what we have now. The songs had meanings, and could be played for all ages. I’m

sorry to say this but the new generation really need to look back and up their Game . MY MAJOR CHALLENGE WHEN STARTING OUT WAS: getting hold of the equipment and Music , them days there was No piracy we used to buy original cds and LPS which used to cost a lot. Currently, the DJ’s get it the eazy way that’s by downloading from the net and I would say this has actually killed this Industry . MY MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: are Production and Remixes, playing on a south African online Station (Old Skool Radio ) www.oldskoolradio.co.za where I do my midweek live show from 8 – 10pm and also opening www.desibeatz.fm our online Station now available on Tune in App and the site (check It Out). IF I WASN’T A DEEJAY I’D BE: (Sijui) because music has always been in my Blood and can’t think of anything better for me then making people happy through my talent . I WOULD ADVISE ALL THE UPCOMING DJS: to Learn this Beautiful Art from Scratch that’s go through all the stages of Deejaying, Learn Turntables there after CDJs and then Come to the controllers. One also needs to learn the basics of sound engineering so that you are aware of what you are doing and trouble shoot when a problem comes up at an event . *OUFSWJFX CZ /KFSJ ,JNBOJ t 1IPUPT GSPN %+ %FTIBM

BACCHUS LOUNGE, WESTLANDS, NAIROBI: Wednesday: Spin Cycle Entertainment, with DJ Kaytrixx & DJ Mr. T. Thursday: DJ Mr. Dru. Friday: DJ Grauchi. Saturday: DJ Spin. Free entry. CARNIVORE SIMBA SALOON, LANGATA, NAIROBI: Roaring BBQ Ribs on Tuesday, from 6pm. Entry: KES 990/- Adult & KES 450/- Child. Rhumba Night every 1st Friday, by DJs Wattii, Wikki & Martin; and New Jack Swing, every 3rd Friday. Entry for each: KES 300/-. Cultural Nights, every last Friday. Entry: KES 500/-. CLUB NIXEN (FORMERLY KENGELES), NYAYO STADIUM, NAIROBI WEST: Monday to Thursday: House Deejay's Collection, with DJ Redcap. Friday: Kidum Night. Saturday: Reggae Night, with MC Kot Kot, DJ Dricks, DJ Ray, DJ Steve Junior & MC Badman. Sunday: House Deejay's Collection, with DJ Redcap. Ample Secure Parking. Free entry. CLUB SAMBA, MOI AVENUE, NAIROBI: Wednesday: Live Band. Thursday: Live Band, hosted by Emma Jalamo. Friday: Rhumba Night. Saturday: All Party. Sunday: Soul Night. Free entry. GUAVA LOUNGE, BUFFET PARK, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Reggae on Monday to Thursday, from 11.00am to 7.00pm. Comedy Night, with Freddy, on Monday. Karaoke Night on Thursday, with Erika & Soul Masters. Good looking Friday, with DJ Exotic. Supa Sato, with DJ Symo Mfalme. Free entry. K1 KLUBHOUSE, OJIJO ROAD, PARKLANDS, NAIROBI: Back to the 80s, on Monday. Jazz Nite, on Tuesday, with Mwai & The Truth Band. Wednesday Night Live, with K1 Mixxmasters. One Love Thursday, with Dohty Family. Live Band Karaoke, on Friday. Gogosimo Band, on Saturday. Sunday Soul, with The Spindoktors. Free entry. KENGELES, LAVINGTON GREEN, NAIROBI: Band Night, every last Thursday. Free entry. Networking event, every second Thursday. Free entry. Quiz Night, every 3rd Wednesday. Entry: KES 500/-. MYERS LOUNGE, NAIVASHA ROAD, NAIROBI: Karaoke, with Doryne & Elsie, on Thursday. Ladies Night, with DJ Jacky, on Friday. Steady Saturday, with DJ Ticco, DJ Ben & DJ Davince. Reggae Jamdown, with DJ Vosty & DJ Ticco, on Sunday. Free entry. OFF-ROAD BAR & LOUNGE, LANGATA, NAIROBI: Tuesday to Thursday: Soul Music by DJ Edu. Reggae Friday, with Chris Daniel. Saturday and Sunday: Zilizopendwa, with DJ Edu. Free entry. PITSTOP BAR & RESTAURANT, LANGATA ROAD, NAIROBI: Monday to Thursday: Rhumba Request, with DJ Collo. Friday and Saturday: Uncolonised Rhumba, with DJ Collo and guest DJ Iso. Sunday: Zilizopendwa, with DJ Collo. Free entry. PSYS, T-MALL, LANGATA ROAD, NAIROBI: Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Karaoke, with DJ Fugitive. Free Cocktails for Singers. Wednesday: Soul Music, with DJ Fugitive. Thursday: Buckets and Wings. Friday: Free Party, with Good Music Disco. Saturday: Sports and Drinks. Sunday: Le Femme, by DJ Fugitive. Free entry. RAFIKIZ, LANGATA ROAD, NAIROBI: Monday: Soft Rock. Tuesday: Karaoke, with Kendi. Wednesday: DJ Protege. Seduction Thursday: Punch & Cocktails. Friday: Old Skul. Easy Saturday: DJ Mixes. Free entry. SAILORS’ BAR & LOUNGE, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Monday & Tuesday: Slow Jams. Wednesday: Rhumba Nite. Thursday: Kizomba. Friday & Saturday: Club Nites, with DJ Sting. Sunday: Salsa Nite. Free entry. SAMBA FONTANELLA, MOI AVENUE, MOMBASA: Mix of Rhumba, with DJ King Saddam. Wednesday: Live Band Night, with Amitie Musica. Free entry. 7 DEGREES BAR & LOUNGE, NAIVASHA ROAD, DAGORETTI CORNER, NAIROBI: Happy Hour (Beers at KES 180/-), from 5.00pm to 8.00pm, every Tuesday to Thursday. Karaoke every Thursday, hosted by Didi and DJ Kuch. Friday Mix, with DJ Seph. Saturday Mix, with DJ Kuch. Free entry. SIPPERS BAR & RESTAURANT, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Monday to Thursday: Rhumba and Blues, with DJ Selector. Friday & Saturday: Hutu Band, with Awilo Jamnazi. Sunday: Jazz, with Wakurugenzi Band. Free entry. 24/7, VIEW PARK TOWERS, NAIROBI: Beers at reduced Prices, on Tuesday & Wednesday. Red Carpet Affair, on Thursday. Ace Cards, on Friday. Reggae Nite, by Livity Sounds, on Sunday. Free entry. VASCO’S LOUNGE, NAKURU-NAIROBI HIGHWAY, NAKURU: Free Tonic, with four Tots of Singleton Malt Whisky and our Special Chef BBQ Wings, every night. Wednesday: RnB. Thursday: Soul Nite. Weekend: BBQ & Party Time. Free entry.

JACKIE AKELLO

is a Ugandan singer/songwriter, contemporary and urban music performer who sings in several languages namely: Acholi, Luganda, Swahili and English.

jackie.akello @iamAkello

She is known for her hit love ballard "NBSJ, a gospel hit 4BNBOZB with Levixone and a war themed pop hit "QXPZP. Akello is an Acholi woman from Northern Uganda and most of her songs like "QXPZP, talk about the suffering of the Acholi both during and after the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resistance Army war that left Acholis out of their homes for a long time. Jackie joined a number of live performing bands before going solo. She was a member of Janzi, The Sundowners and then her own Amari Band. She worked with Levixone on their hit gospel single Samanya. She also worked with other musicians such as Kaweesa, Suzan Kerunen, Myko Ouma, Tshila and Kinobe Herbert. She worked as a backup singer for Lilian Mbabazi on songs like Vitamin. Jackie took on an acting role in Maurice Kiryaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #VTBCBMMB video as Proscovia. She has performed on live stages including World Music Day 2014 and 2017 in Kampala, Blankets and Wine Festival, Bayimba Festival and so many other private and public events even toured France. Jackie worked on a song titled #MBDL :FMMPX 3FE, an all-star project with artists such as Cindy, Irene Ntale, Michael Ross, Viboyo, Nick Nola and many others. She also collaborated with Mun*G and T-Bro on a song 'GFOB BXBNV.. She also went international where she participated in the Singing wells projects/Abubilla Music based in the U.K. in which she got to work with different artists from East Africa.

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Monday 1st til Monday 15th. NextGen. Creativity Gallery, National Museum of Kenya, Westlands, Nairobi. The bomb squad crew (BSQ) is a street art group consisting of young Kenyan artists. The group formed in 2011 and hails from the city streets of Kenyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital, Nairobi. It is made up of members with a passion and love for art, specifically mural work and graffiti. 8.00am-5.00pm. Free.

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Monday 1st til Monday 15th. #MVF %BSLMZ %FFQMZ #FBVUJGVMMZ #MVF One Off Contemporary, Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate, off Limuru Road, Nairobi. Featuring works by Richard Kimathi, Kyalo Justus, Anthony Okello, Ehoodi, Kichapi, James Muriuki, Rashid Diab, Dickens Otieno, Timothy Brooke, James Mbuthia & David Roberts. 11.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday til Sunday. (Closed on Mondays). Free.