The artiste’s expression of desire to strum the kamba nane required she visits ’sikhai malo’ village which harbours roots for origins of the nyatiti to unearth this ages-old craft’s music.
credits
from Mama Afrika,
released January 1, 2016
Vocals / Nyatiti: Judith Bwire
Bass: Charles ‘Chao’ Otieno
Orutu: Ododa Odhiambo
Drums: Mathew Rabala
BVGs: Magdaline Malkia, Bella Akinyi, Esther
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