Nairobi born and raised singer, songwriter, flow-poet, creative and social entrepreneur, Muthoni Ndonga, is already poised to become a leading presence in the world of Kenyan entertainment and social development.
Having performed at many shows in Nairobi as well as in London, Kampala, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Addis Ababa and Yaounde as part of the Cultural collaborative band “Bring the Noise” put together by the British Council in 2007, her showmanship and artistry is nothing short of an experience.
Muthoni’s Music is an innovative approach to fusing African melodies and rhythms with daily experiences that resonate with urban youth across the African continent delivered in a blend of English, Kikuyu (ethnic) and Kiswahili languages.
The Music genre, “Fusion Soul” is almost like listening to the thought provoking internal dialogue experienced by young urban Africans ranging from Identity issues, dealing with societal expectations versus self determination, the place of the individual young African in developing Africa, the hunger and search for tradition and spirituality now expressed by youth in Africa and thoughts on love relationships.
By blending the musical traditions of East Africa with the experiences of the modern African youth, it is at once ancient, contemporary and futuristic. By imagining another tomorrow where there is greater social equity and a greater degree of harmony in interpersonal relations. Her first solo recording “Mambo Bado”, literally meaning “the big things are yet to come”, was produced at Rafiki Studio-Nairobi by Romeo Komeni, a reputed Nairobi based Jazz Musician.
Muthoni’s second album, to be released on Penya Africa late 2009, is a revolutionary artistic statement that promises to shake things up on the Kenyan music scene. She worked closely with Wawesh, Penya’s main producer (Sauti Sol, Dela) to bring to life “Human Condition”, a unique musical journey through the sophisticated artistry of Muthoni, aka, the Drummer Queen!
"MIKONO KWENYE HEWA"- MUTHONI THE DRUMMER QUEEN
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