Mziki ya Wiki: #100

[July 24 – July 30]

It’s unbelievable!

100 weeks of Mziki ya Wiki. 100 consecutive weeks of Kenyan music.

Ahsante sana for being here. This has been a fun journey, full of discoveries. Sikujua tutafika hapa but we have. Eight weeks ago, tulipeleka hii concept YouTube as Mziki ya Wiki 2.0. Natumahi you’ve had the chance to check it out.

Thank you for keeping it Mziki ya Wiki. Tuzidi kusoma na ku-share.

Enjoy Mziki ya Wiki: #100!

Mac & Party – “Harambe”

“Harambe, Africa.”

Mac & Party’s “Harambe” ni fupi, but we get to soak in the predominant electronic organs na bass kwa this old tune that is part of a history of tourism-inspired songs.

Zuhura Swaleh – “Ni Anasa”

“Anasa ni anasa.”

Defined by its simplicity and groove, “Ni Anasa” is a unique offering ya the legendary taarab figure, Zuhura Swaleh.

Matano Juma – “Saa Na Dakika”

“Saa na dakika zilipolingana.”

Matano Juma delivers a steady-paced story, accompanied by a memorable instrumental melody.

Zein l’Abdin Ahmed – “Huba”

“Moyo umezidi hamu.”

A romantic poem from a master oud player and a trailblazing taarab musician.

Supadrum ft. Apio Moro – “Omali”

“Ang’o mitimo chunyani?”

Apio Moro’s lyrical voice in this Dholuo lament over Afamefuna’s amapiano production sounds refreshing.

Ongachi – “Sleep Deprived”

“Natoka.”

Off her debut EP, My Tribe, “Sleep Deprived” is a sentimental song depicting a distressed Ongachi, singing in a soulful alto, baada ya love kuenda sour.

Ahsante kwa kuwa hapa for Mziki ya Wiki: #100.

See last week’s selection here and drop a song suggestion in the comments below.

Mziki ya Wiki ni mimi ku-share a list of songs zenye nimeskiza, for the first time, during the week na nikapenda.

Cheki Mziki ya Wiki 2.0 #8 on YouTube.