The multi-talented Sauti Sol will perform at Södra Teatern on Thursday September 3rd 2009 at the Södra Bar. According to Mr. Robert Waweru, Director and Producer of “Penya Africa” who communicated with KSB, the performance is part of Sauti Sol’s European tour which will end in the Netherlands in September. The show begins at 21.00 hrs and the big news is that entrance will be free.
The African acoustic band consists of 4 members; Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Chimano, Delvin Mudigi and Polycarp Otieno who met in high school and originally started as an accapella group.
When they cleared their O-levels in the year 2005 they decided to take up music professionally. The band is inspired by the choices, consequences and challenges that the Kenyan youth face and the need to revamp the music industry with a different unique sound that cuts across all age groups. Musically, they are inspired by Fadhili Williams, Daudi Kabaka and other established African artists such as Salif Keita and Lokua Kanza.
Alliance Francaise in Nairobi has been their haven. They were finalists of the Spotlight on Kenyan Music 2006. They have had several shows at the Alliance Francaise since 2006, and in 2008 April they held their first solo-concert at the same venue. With a new released album called “Mwanzo” the response has been magnificent and overwhelming.
Their music is uniquely soothing and well rounded with their own infectious vibe and message. The album is a fusion of African sound with an urban feel; most of the songs are extremely well received when performed live among Sauti’s continuously growing fan-base.
The text is an adaptation of the official promotional text also available HERE.
Okoth Osewe
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