Kenyan music has a rich history that dates back to pre-colonial times when various tribes and communities had their unique musical styles and instruments. Over time, Kenyan music has evolved, incorporating different styles and influences from around the world. In this post, we'll explore the history of Kenyan music and its various styles and influences.

Traditional Music of Kenya

Before colonialism, Kenyan music was primarily vocal and instrumental music that was performed during cultural and social events. The music varied from one community to another, and each community had its unique instruments and musical styles. Some of the commonly used instruments included drums, stringed instruments like the lyre and the nyatiti, and wind instruments like the flute.

The arrival of Europeans in Kenya in the late 19th century brought about significant changes in the country's musical landscape. Missionaries introduced Western music, which led to the creation of choral groups that combined Western and traditional Kenyan music.

The Board of Directors of Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP), wish to announce that Mr. Japheth Kasanga, OGW has been appointed Chairman of the Board, with effect from 31 January 2018.

Mr. Japheth Kassanga one of the founding Directors of Kenya Association of Music Producers has been serving as the Vice chairman of the company and the Board determined that Kasanga’s strong industry experience and deep knowledge of the company presented him as an excellent candidate for the chairman role from existing Board members.

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) is a state Corporation established under section 3 of the Copyright Act Cap 130 Laws of Kenya and enforce copyright and related rights in Kenya.

The Board wishes to notify the general public that the following Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) are licensed under Section 46 of the Copyright Act Cap 130 Laws of Kenya to collect royalties from user and distribute them to the members.