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George Mukabi | |
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| Born | George Mukabi 1930 Kisa, Kenya |
| Died | 1963 Butsotso, Kenya |
| Cause of death | Murdered |
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| Children | Johnstone Ouko Mukabi |
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| Years active | 1948–1963 |
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George Mukabi (1930–1963) was a folk musician from Kenya and was one of the first recorded musicians in the country.[1] In his short musical career, he recorded fewer than 30 songs.[2]
He was influenced by recordings of Malawian bands and set out to emulate a fingerpicking style of guitar playing. His style proved popular, influencing musicians such as John Mwale, and created what became Sukuti music, popular among western Kenya's rural people.[3] Some of his songs still receive radio play including "Sengula Nakupenda" and "Mtoto si Nguo", which he composed, but was performed by his son.
His style of music, "omutibo", was popular among urban Africans and played a part in influencing urban musicians such as John Mwale. In 2017, a compilation album of his work, Furaha Wenye Gita, was released by the US-based Mississippi Records, featuring liner notes from his son, Johnstone Ouko Mukabi.[4] Alongside this, a documentary about Mukabi and his influence on Kenyan musicians entitled "A Child is Not a Cloth" was released, featuring Johnstone.[5]
- ^ Erterkin, Ziya. "A Private Concert". Blue Flamingo 78 r.p.m. Archived from the original on 18 June 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
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snapwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Wald, Elijah. "Kenya 1950s -- George Mukabi and Kikuyu Classics". elijahwald.com. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "George Mukabi - Furaha Wenye Gita LP". Mississippi Records. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "A Child is Not a Cloth". Hollywood Theatre. Retrieved 19 May 2023.