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Kenya at 60: the patriotic choral music used to present one version of history - podcast
Kenya is marking 60 years since its independence from British colonial rule on December 12, 1963. Each year, the country celebrates the occasion with a national holiday, Jamhuri Day. And for much of the past 60 years, patriotic choral music has been a regular feature of those celebrations. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we explore how much one song can tell you about the politics of a new nation – and who controls what gets remembered and what gets forgotten.
Kenya: Teen rockers Lone Tree ‘feeling the blues’
In between the songs, the band members offer snippets of their lives, both as musicians and individuals. It is here that the story of Lone Tree is laid bare, perhaps for the first time. And what a story it is. For a band composed of such young members, you would imagine that ‘fun’ is the primary motivation, but not so for Lone Tree. For these young musicians, this is not just a teen angst powered phase before they move on to ‘real careers’.
Kenya: King Kaka’s debut film Kamtupe to premiere on 22 July
The film was written and directed by King Kaka and released via Kaka Empire Films, a new imprint of the Kaka Empire record label. “Ladies and gentlemen, my debut as a writer and director,” the rapper announced on social media on Tuesday. “I present to you the official trailer of Kamtupe. This Friday we premiere at Anga Imax. Limited tickets available.” The artist and his team said he was proud of his directorial debut and that he had always wanted to tell stories through film.
Kenyan artist sues politician over campaign jingle
In a statement issued by his lawyers this week, John Kamau objected against Kiambu County gubernatorial candidate Patrick Wainaina’s use of the ‘Tusonge Mbele na UDA’ jingle during his campaign ahead of the 9 August general elections. “Those who have watched his campaign advertisements know he is using my jingle,” Kamau said.
Kenya: Anto Neosoul back with second album
The project, which has been five years in the making, explores the artist’s vulnerabilities as a man. It was released across all streaming platforms on 17 June. “I know you have all seen me shine in different times, but we must admit the light rarely ever lasts,” the singer wrote on social media. “I’ve been working on this sophomore album with my producer Dillie since 2018.
Kenyan rapper Juliani bags top US fellowship
Eisenhower Fellowships president George de Lama broke the news to the artist in a letter dated 15 June, informing him that he had beat strong competition to earn admission into the programme. De Lama added that Eisenhower fellows are outstanding leaders from around the world making great contributions to their societies. “It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you have been selected as a fellow from Kenya for the Eisenhower Fellowships,” de Lama said.
Otile Brown inks brand ambassador deal with Tecno Mobile Kenya
“I am really thrilled and excited to officially announce my partnership with Tecno Mobile Kenya as their brand ambassador and the chief creative officer for the Tecno Camon 19 Series,” the Kenyan R&B singer said. “Super, super excited for this great partnership. Tecno’s brand vision ‘Stop at Nothing’ is a spirit I believe in.
How Kenya’s ‘patriotic’ choral music has changed history
National songbirds By Patrick Ernest Monte, Doseline Kiguru Posted on Wednesday, 8 June 2022 16:42 Choral music – patriotic choral music in particular – is a significant genre in Kenya’s political history. Patriotic music is defined by how it engages citizen to praise and express sentiments of national affiliation. In the Kenyan context, patriotic choral music has been used to influence behaviour and the forming of national identity.
How Kenya’s ‘patriotic’ choral music has been used to embed a skewed version of history
Patriotic music is defined by how it engages citizen to praise and express sentiments of national affiliation. In the Kenyan context patriotic choral music has been used to influence behaviour and the forming of a national identity. We traced the history of the music to explore how it has been used in this way in the country.
How Kenya’s ‘patriotic’ choral music has been used to embed a skewed version of history
Choral music – patriotic choral music in particular – is a significant genre in Kenya’s political history. Patriotic music is defined by how it engages citizen to praise and express sentiments of national affiliation. In the Kenyan context patriotic choral music has been used to influence behaviour and the forming of a national identity. We traced the history of the music to explore how it has been used in this way in the country.
How Kenya's 'patriotic' choral music has been used to embed a skewed version of history
Choral music – patriotic choral music in particular – is a significant genre in Kenya's political history. Patriotic music is defined by how it engages citizen to praise and express sentiments of national affiliation. In the Kenyan context patriotic choral music has been used to influence behaviour and the forming of a national identity. We traced the history of the music to explore how it has been used in this way in the country.
How Kenya's 'patriotic' choral music has been used to embed a skewed version of history
Choral music – patriotic choral music in particular – is a significant genre in Kenya’s political history. Patriotic music is defined by how it engages citizen to praise and express sentiments of national affiliation. In the Kenyan context patriotic choral music has been used to influence behaviour and the forming of a national identity. We traced the history of the music to explore how it has been used in this way in the country.
Kenya's 'patriotic' choral music has been used to embed a skewed version of history
Choral music – patriotic choral music in particular – is a significant genre in Kenya’s political history. Patriotic music is defined by how it engages citizen to praise and express sentiments of national affiliation. In the Kenyan context patriotic choral music has been used to influence behaviour and the forming of a national identity. We traced the history of the music to explore how it has been used in this way in the country.
What does it mean to be African in a post-apartheid academy?
Is South Africa a place that stifles African writers? As former students of Harry Garuba, who passed away in February 2020, the best lesson we learned from him was to understand the politics of inclusion and exclusion in the reading publics located in post-apartheid universities in South Africa.
Writers’ groups in Africa are breaking colonial standards and reshaping the region’s literary canon
37 minutes ago Doseline Kiguru, The Conversation Share Tweet Email Reddit Print Comments Share Tweet Email Reddit Print Comments Literary prizes do more than offer recognition and cash to writers and help readers decide what book to choose. They shape the literary canon, a country’s body of highly regarded writing. They help shape what the future classics might be. But what if Africa’s biggest prizes are awarded by foreign territories, former colonial masters?
International prizes influence Africa's literary canon but African writers are reshaping it
Literary prizes do more than offer recognition and cash to writers and help readers decide what book to choose. They shape the literary canon, a country’s body of highly regarded writing. They help shape what the future classics might be. But what if Africa’s biggest prizes are awarded by foreign territories; former colonial masters? Or what if African-born writers in the diaspora are routinely chosen as winners over writers living and working in Africa?
International prizes influence Africa’s modern literary canon but African writers are reshaping it
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Literary prizes do more than offer recognition and cash to writers and help readers decide what book to choose. They shape the literary canon, a country’s body of highly regarded writing. They help shape what the future classics might be. But what if Africa’s biggest prizes are awarded by foreign territories; former colonial masters? Or what if African-born writers in the diaspora are routinely chosen as winners over writers living and working in Africa?
African literary prizes are contested -- but writers' groups are reshaping them
Literary prizes do more than offer recognition and cash to writers and help readers decide what book to choose. They shape the literary canon, a country’s body of highly regarded writing. They help shape what the future classics might be. But what if Africa’s biggest prizes are awarded by foreign territories; former colonial masters? Or what if African-born writers in the diaspora are routinely chosen as winners over writers living and working in Africa?
African Literary Prizes Are Contested - but Writers' Groups Are Reshaping Them
Literary prizes do more than offer recognition and cash to writers and help readers decide what book to choose. They shape the literary canon, a country's body of highly regarded writing. They help shape what the future classics might be. But what if Africa's biggest prizes are awarded by foreign territories; former colonial masters? Or what if African-born writers in the diaspora are routinely chosen as winners over writers living and working in Africa?
African Literary Prizes Are Contested - but Writers’ Groups Are Reshaping Them
Literary prizes do more than offer recognition and cash to writers and help readers decide what book to choose. They shape the literary canon, a country’s body of highly regarded writing. They help shape what the future classics might be. But what if Africa’s biggest prizes are awarded by foreign territories; former colonial masters? Or what if African-born writers in the diaspora are routinely chosen as winners over writers living and working in Africa?
African literary prizes are contested -- but writers' groups are reshaping them
Literary prizes do more than offer recognition and cash to writers and help readers decide what book to choose. They shape the literary canon, a country’s body of highly regarded writing. They help shape what the future classics might be. But what if Africa’s biggest prizes are awarded by foreign territories; former colonial masters? Or what if African-born writers in the diaspora are routinely chosen as winners over writers living and working in Africa?
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