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Peter Akwabi

Peter Akwabi
Singer, Song writer/composer, Guitarist
Principal country concerned : Column : Music
Kenya

Peter Akwabi has been composing and teaching music for over five decades. Born in Khwisero in Western Kenya, he has been credited with popularizing omutibo beats, a local form of processional music, characterized by rhythms inspired by a traditional dance of the Luhya community. His first album, released in 1963 when he was still a teen, was a tribute to fellow singer George Mukabi. He has taught performing and creative arts at Kenyatta University, works as a freelance music lecturer, and has thirteen TV episodes and over 250 songs to his name.Peter Akwabi has perfomed in several festivals among which is The 2014 Smithsonian Festival.

Partners

  • Kenya : Arterial Network chapter
  • Kenya : Ketebul Music
  • Kenya : Studio Vista Network
  • Kenya : Kuona Trust
  • Kenya : The Theatre Company

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