Description
When I hosted Luka on this episode of The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie, I didn't think it would get that DEEP. But the genre-bending Kenyan artist and creative director of The Kenyan Renaissance shared some pretty profound stories behind his debut album.
Featuring alternative Kenyan musicians such as Mwongeli, Muddah and Tony Oriema, the 2022 Kenyan album SANDUKU is a whole philosophical box of its own.
Tune in to this episode to find out:
How Luka metamorphosized from producer to rapperWhy he believes we're not free and still in ChainsThe Tanzanian chakacha band he sampled in Rafiki AduiHow fatherhood has changed himHis favourite Kenyan songsAnd so much more!
For more depth:
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Stream Sanduku by Luka
Discover the chakacha inspiration
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This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio
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