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Tems Ignites Blankets and Wine 2025 in Nairobi

Grammy award winner, Tems, returns to Kenyan for her debut at the blankets and wine festival that blends fashion, culture, and unforgettable performances On Sunday, September 28th, the Laurette Gardens in Kasarani transformed into a sea of music, fashion, and cultural expression as Blankets and Wine 2025 returned for another edition. Thousands flocked to the…

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When Silence Becomes Sound: How Beethoven ’s Legacy Lives Through Modern Music Tech

In 1802, a distraught Ludwig van Beethoven penned a letter confessing a secret that would have destroyed most musicians — he was going deaf. Yet, in the years that followed, he composed some of the most transcendent music ever written, including his iconic Ninth Symphony. What’s astonishing isn’t just his perseverance, but how he did…

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Sebuleni X Chenza: Deep House Meets Benga in One Magical Night

Sebuleni X Chenza. Deep house X Benga. Vibe X nostalgia. If I had to sum up the night of 5th September 2025 at Muze Nairobi, those are the words I’d reach for. But honestly, they barely scratch the surface of what turned out to be a cultural feast—one that stirred up music, fashion, art, and…

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Blankets & Wine Makes Historic UK Debut in Bradford This September

Kenya’s most iconic music and culture festival, Blankets & Wine, is heading to the UK for the very first time. On Saturday, 6 September 2025, Bradford’s Lister Park will host the internationally renowned Pan-African festival as part of Bradford 2025’s UK City of Culture program. Even better? Entry is free. A Festival with African Roots…

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5 Hot Kenyan Tracks You Should Have Heard By Now

Kenya’s music scene continues to push creative boundaries. This week’s standout releases blend introspection, swagger, and dance-floor-ready beats—from Bien’s viral confidence anthem to Nadia Mukami’s heartfelt reflection on motherhood, Scar Mkadinali bringing street heat, with Willy Paul, and Bensoul and Kethan adding romantic and summer vibes respectively. Each track offers something unique, capturing the mood…

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Across the Algorithm: AI’s Metamorphosis of Music in 2025

In 2025, artificial intelligence no longer shadows creativity—it’s rewriting the score. Fromcomposition to performance, AI technologies are reshaping the music industry’s landscape,raising questions about authenticity, equity, and artistic evolution. Section 1: The AI Creative Axis — Tools that Compose, Assist, and Replace AI composers like Suno, AIVA, and Lemonaide now craft chord progressions, full arrangements,and…

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How Oontztopia Is Shaping Kenyan Culture One Event at a Time

Oontztopia is an event collective worth emulating—not only for their genre-defining music curation, but also for their approach to building a loyal and inclusive community. Prioritizing safety, fairness, and unforgettable experiences, their events go beyond dance—they are spaces for connection. Having attended personally, I can attest to their high standards, including limited-ticket giveaways they run…

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Sound, Plants, and the Environment: Can Music Support Climate Action?

At Music Custodian, we’re always curious about how music intersects with the world around us—especially when it comes to climate and environmental sustainability. One surprising area of interest? Plants and sound. You’ve probably heard the old idea that “talking to your plants helps them grow.” But is there any truth to that? Can plants really…

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XOWIÉ AND BENSOUL BRIDGE CONTINENTS WITH NEW SINGLE “BITTERSWEET”.

JOHANNESBURG, SA – Rising South African star Xowié releases her debutEP ALLO today, featuring her new single, “Bittersweet” featuring Kenya’s afro-soulpowerhouse, Bensoul. The track arrives on the momentum of her first single, Nobody’sFool, and as Bensoul rides high on his latest hit Kautamu Fulani, which isdominatingEast African charts. Bittersweet showcases the synergy between their voices while they trade verses aboutlove’s painful contradictions….

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Silent Discos Are Quietly Changing Nairobi’s Nightlife

In a global music culture increasingly shaped by technology, the silent disco has emerged as one of the most distinct and adaptable formats in recent years. From festival fields in Europe to rooftop venues in East Africa, this headphone-based party experience is redefining how people gather and dance—without making a sound to the outside world….

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