DON'T SLEEP; OMUTIBO FROM RURAL KENYA by V/A
SKU | 99320 |
Artist | V/A |
Title | DON'T SLEEP; OMUTIBO FROM RURAL KENYA |
Label | MISSISSIPPI RECORDS |
Catalog # | MRP 112LP |
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Release | W 37 - 2017 |
Format | Vinyl - USLP |
€ 26,99 | incl. VAT, excl. shipping |
Description
A compilation of uniquely Kenyan acoustic guitar songs, recorded in the homes and yards of Luhya musicians.In 2016, Cyrus Moussavi set out to learn the origins of Omutibo, a playing style invented by George Mukabi and adapted by his neighbors in a region that proved to be truly fertile for guitarists. These are the songs and stories of a golden era Kenya on the brink of independence, beautifully resurrected by the songwriters themselves over 50 years later. LP comes packaged in a deluxe metallic spot-color jacket, with an 8-page full color booklet featuring interviews, photographs, and lyrics in English and Luhya. Co-released by Raw Music International and Olvido Records.