A crucial introduction to the 'King of Kikuyu Benga'! 17 tracks that run the gamut from vibrant dancefloor chants with high life-esque guitars, to afro- funk, drum machine and keyboard driven disco grooves, and folk style laments. The music is raw, immediate, danceable, and packed full of memorable hooks. The incisive lyrics range from protest songs to relationship advice. Joseph Kamaru was an incredibly popular figure in his native Kenya, connecting with everyone from high-powered politicians to the rural and urban working class, and his music deserves a much wider international audience.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.Kenya Kurungara (1977)

Joseph Kamaru

2.Ke Wapendane (1977)

Joseph Kamaru

3.Kwandikwo Ti Guciarwo (1976)

Joseph Kamaru

4.Gari La Trela (1982) With City Sound Band

Joseph Kamaru

5.Wa Mwene Ni Umwe (1976)

Joseph Kamaru

6.Njohi Ndiri Mwarimu (1966)

Joseph Kamaru

7.Karolina (1982) With Kamaru Super Stars

Joseph Kamaru

8.Ngunia Nguru (1985) With Kamaru Mixed Grill and Kamaru Super Stars

Joseph Kamaru

9.Kimiiri (2007)

Joseph Kamaru

10.Ikihanda Munyugi (1988)

Joseph Kamaru

11.Chunga Rurimi (1989) With City Sound Band

Joseph Kamaru

12.Riria Mugutwenja (1975) With City Sound Band

Joseph Kamaru

13.J.M. Kariuki (1975) With Kamaru Celina Band

Joseph Kamaru

14.Ndari Ya Mwarimu Pt. 2 (1969)

Joseph Kamaru

15.Muhiki Wa Mikosi (1988)

Joseph Kamaru

16.Andu a Madaraka (1969)

Joseph Kamaru

17.Ni Kirume (2007)

Joseph Kamaru

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