Kwetu

KENYA - Fadhilee Itulya: Kwetu

Kenyan musician Fadhilee Itulya began his professional music career in 2008. He draws inspiration from a style of guitar music called Omutibo from the Luhya people of Western Kenya, which is driving, syncopated, and gets people to dance like nothing else. His music has elements of acoustic folk, pop/dance and world music—making for a melange of good time music that is grounded in culture, community and care for the environment. His debut album Kwetu (meaning ’home’ in Swahili) features ten vibrant songs and also includes four traditional chants with Isukuti percussion, showcasing the roots percussion style of Western Kenya.

1. Afirika 03:46
2. Mama 05:46
3. Zion 04:48
4. Flora 06:38
5. Shombo Prelude 01:23
6. Shombo 04:58
7. Tabasam 04:10
8. Mukamulala Shimbuya 02:27
9. Kwetu 04:26
10. Freedom 05:59
11. Lichina 01:25
12. Nairobi 06:09
13. We Don't Know 05:50
14. Bandu Milembe 03:47

Total Playing Time: 01:01:32