En Mana Kuoyo

by Ayub Ogada

En Mana Kuoyo cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Real World
  • Country: Kenya
  • Length: 40:00
  • Community rating: 3.47/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Centered around the traditional nyatiti lyre, this mesmerizing acoustic project introduced the Kenyan musician to an international audience. 'En Mana Kuoyo' relies on minimalist arrangements, allowing Ogada's soulful vocals and rhythmic plucking to take center stage. The recording highlights the rich oral traditions of the Luo people while maintaining a universally accessible, calming atmosphere.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, acoustic, rhythmic, repetitive, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Obiero (5:40)
  2. Dala (3:17)
  3. WA Winjigo Ero (3:34)
  4. Thum Nyatiti (2:43)
  5. Kronkronhinko (3:24)
  6. Chiro (3:38)
  7. 0.1 (4:05)
  8. Ondiek (4:05)
  9. Kothbiro (5:37)
  10. En Mana Kuoyo (3:54)

Credits

  • Geoffrey Oryema - backing vocals
  • David Oladunni - djembe, drum [panlogo], percussion
  • Alex Gifford - double bass, piano, electric organ [hammond]
  • Zak Sikobe - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric bass, written-by
  • Mbarak Achieng And The Black Savage Band - written-by
  • Sukuma Bin Ongaro - written-by
  • Traditional - written-by
  • Ayub Ogada - Primary Artist

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