Brian Sigu
Brian Sigu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kenya |
| Origin | Kenyan |
| Genres | Benga |
| Instrument | Guitar |
Brian Sigu is a contemporary benga[1] Kenyan musician.
He fuses Luo folk music and benga music which evolved around the 1950s. Original benga was created by infusing beats from instruments such as Orutu and nyatiti with drums. The rhythm was slow and poetic.
Sigu is a guitarist, singer, composer and songwriter.
He started his band, Brian Sigu and Kavirondo Blues Band.[2]
Afro-fusion and Folk
[edit]Sigu combines afro fusion and afro pop.[3][4] He has replicated the traditional Luo sounds and instruments with modern ones while maintaining the original sounds.
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Albums
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Anyango, Amondi. "Kenya, the vibrant melting pot of genres". Health. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ QIQWETU LIVE GIGS (2023-03-24). Brian Sigu & The Kavirondo Blues Band Performing #Live at #PDF2023 #SiguLive. Retrieved 2024-08-29 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Brian Sigu". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ Brian Sigu On The Onset Of His Music Journey, His New Album And More | The Lounge, retrieved 2024-08-29
- ^ "Brian Sigu JAMBAKA". Google search. 22 November 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Brian Sigu APAKA - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
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