The Guitar Talk: The Secret of the Strings

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Why does a Kenyan guitar sound so unique? In this episode of Afroway: Soul From The East, host James Mabinda breaks down the technical 'Secret Sauce' with a special look at the 'Nairobi Twist' master, John Nzenze.What you'll learn:The 'Thumb and Index' technique: Why we don't need plastic picks.The Legend of John Nzenze: How he turned finger-picking into a national dance.The 'Interlocking' puzzle: How two guitars finish each other's sentences.Music Credit: John Nzenze - AngelikeJoin 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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