Wanjala Okumu Mandari Archives

Unpacking the Music Video to Kutalang’i : Behind the Allegory of Wanjala Okumu’s Hit

March 31, 2019January 28, 2018 by Omwami Mwene

poster of lion symbolizing music video to kutalang'i

The politics — the allegory — of this libukusu folk hit by Wanjala Okumu can never be debunked without partaking of this ritual. For the audience to flay through the … Read more

Kutalang’i By Wanjala wa Mandari & The Untold Story of Micheal Kijana Wamalwa & Musikari Kombo

March 31, 2019June 9, 2017 by Omwami Mwene

poster of lion street art with the word kutalang'i across the center

The stimulating, emotional folk song “Kutalang’i” has an intro that harps on the familiar with the characteristic Bukusu folk music music staccato rhythm of Litungu and Chisasi in uncomfortable harmony. … Read more

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