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Wainaina first stepped into the world of music with Five Alive, a gospel a cappella group. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. Following the suspicious death of Father Anthony Kaiser in , Wainaina was commissioned by the Mill Hill Fathers in to write a song about this. In one instance several attempts were made to keep him from performing at a national event, the Kenya Music Festival, including intimidation and attempts to switch off his microphone. This page was last edited on 10 August , at

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During his years at Berklee, Wainaina and his band traveled to different parts of the country to perform, as well wxinaina holding regular shows in Boston. Vocalskeyboard, sampler.

They drew their musical influence from Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Take 6. Wainaina himself also features in the musical as a singer. In December Wainaina premiered a song musical theatre piece, "Lwanda, Man of Stone", based on a local folk story. This not only set the stage for his eventual emergence as a solo artist, but also got him into the social concern and activism that characterizes much of his music. Wainaina first stepped into the world of music with Five Alive, a gospel a cappella group.

Together with his producer, Christian Kaufmann, he worked to produce a sound that would be distinctively Kenyan both in the music and the content of the lyrics. He was also honored with the Jack Maher award for his exceptional performance as a songwriter. After the terrorist bombing in Nairobi where over Kenyans lost their lives, 'Kenya Only' was adopted as the unofficial song of mourning, receiving extensive radio and TV airplay nationwide.

Eric Wainaina (musician)

December saw the release of "Twende, Twende", his second solo album. He got a piano at age 4, originally intended for his brother Simon who instead took keen interest in football. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. It is directed by John Sibi-Okumu. He was among most influential Kenyans as selected by The Standard newspaper in August Wainaina's music is a blend of Kenyan Benga rhythm and East African guitars, with some modern harmony.

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His first record, Sawa Sawa, released inremains one of the highest-selling solo albums in the country. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. He has one brother, Simon Wainaina. September Learn how and when to remove this template message. Languages Deutsch Kiswahili Edit links. His adaptation of a Kikuyu folk tune 'Ritwa Riaku' was added to the playlist of every radio station in the nation soon after.

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Retrieved from " https: His experience with the group convinced Wainaina to pursue a professional career in waainaina. Views Read Edit View history. In one instance several attempts were made to keep him from performing at a national event, the Kenya Music Festival, including intimidation and attempts to switch off his microphone.

He actively participated in the choir throughout elementary and high school at St. Mary's School, Nairobisave for a marianx stint in basketball.

InAfrica Almanac. His notable releases include 'Kenya Only', a song that instantly made him Kenya's favourite modern musician.

The annual award is given to students who have been recognized for their potential to become leaders in the international music industry.

Following the suspicious death of Father Anthony Kaiser inWainaina was commissioned by the Mill Hill Fathers in to write a song about this. Wainaina returned home from Berklee in August after his graduation with two degrees. Wainaina also performed at the inaugural Nairobi-hosted North Sea Jazz Festival in Februaryand at the Netherlands-based version of the same in July