The Benga Map: How the Sound Traveled

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Benga is more than just a Lakeside rhythm. In this episode of Afroway: Soul From The East, host James Mabinda tracks how Benga traveled to Central and Eastern Kenya to create new sub-genres.What you'll hear:How Joseph Kamaru brought Benga to Central Kenya.The rise of the Kamba Benga kings like Kakai Kilonzo.Why Benga is the musical language that unites Kenya.Music Credit: DO Misiani - PeresJoin the conversation with #soulfromtheeast and follow us @afrowayonline.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/afroway-soul-from-the-east--6846244/support.

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