xposted from my journal: Punk in Kenya

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Punk in Kenya, no limits, moving forward

The rock scene in Nairobi consists of between 10 and 20 active bands. They center around a monthly Battle of the Bands organized by the bands themselves. Prior to a few years ago, rock music was considered “noise” and associated with “evil music” according to Amos Kiptoon of the For Rock Society of Kenya. It's been only recently that the rock scene in Kenya has cohered and grown into a vibrant thriving community.

Of the active bands, probably the most successful is Murfy's fLaw. With a sound drawing heavily on early 90's alt-rock, this nearly-all-female band is one of the first bands in the Kenyan scene to record a full length album. Their debut record Makosa was recorded at a local studio that previously had only recorded afro-fusion, benga, and hip-hop. Availability of quality gear and studio access has made recording difficult for many of the bands, but the Rock Society is hoping to produce a compilation of Kenyan bands within the year, in addition to a documentary of their scene.

Showdown @ the GoDown 23 (Murfy's Flaw)

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More about them from Wikipedia:Murfy's fLaw

List of band members:
Reema: lead singer
Punky: Rhythm Guitar
Vicky: Drums and Vocals
Nine: Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals (Afro man)
Jozzie: Bass Guitar
Joanna: Keyboard and vocals



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