Music In Mulembe was initiated by Mulembe One. It contains information on Luhya music, the musical sounds and practices of all indigenous peoples of the Luhya and sister tribes; including commentary on the modern Luhya music scene, Luhya music news, reviews, interviews and features. With a focus on Luhya music, Luhya musicians and music from mulembe.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who is the fairest of them all? The language of music is the fairest and the most unifying of all. As with sikhebo songs, which even as they morph with the times, continue to relate social gossip, news and political commentary whose net effect is to bring us together in […]
Tunes of life: Sikhebo songs before and after COVID-19 Read More »
Re-known Bungoma based entertainer Omwami Samuel Namatete has died. Best known for his hits sekali nomulala, khusimane, endika yange and ocha ekombe. News of his sudden death aged 47 on the morning of 2nd March 2020 filtered in on social media. He is said to have collapsed a few days ago en-route from a Nairobi
Farewell Omupeni Namatete, Bukusu folk music maestro Read More »
The land of Mulembe is blessed with Gospel music giants, the ilk of the uplifting Gloria Muliro, inspiring Reuben Kigame and the legendary Rufftone and Daddy Owen brother duo. Not forgetting the likes of Peninah Musula, Pastor Sammy Opingo and Naomi Nyongesa. Recently, we sat down with a daughter of Mulembe, Jully Masinde, who’s scaling
That Bungoma is a hotbed for musical talent isn’t a fact in dispute. From the days of yore, we had legends such as the late Kisache Wa Mwasame. Today, the likes of Wanjala Okumu keep dropping them hits. Moreover, new age musicians from Bungoma and it’s environs – the likes of Steve Kay from Bumula
