A collection of the avant-garde artists blending various historical styles from Kenya and East Africa

Avant-Garde and Electronic music from Kenya

NRB UNDRGRND DRKST

African Psychedelic Metal and Rock

Nalala Nikiloa
(Sleeping and Dreaming)
"I was sleeping and dreaming of you my Love Champion and now you come bringing me this piece of cloth!"

Alvarez Anwar has been performing in countless experimental bands for the past 20 years. Often found behind the soft-jazzy afro-samba perforating from the lounges of many a top hotel in Nairobi, Alvarez has been slowly crafting his art into highly creative 'afro-fusion' compositions in recent years. 

Alvarez venture started in the urban arts of hip-hop - dancing & toasting MC. He was one of the original B-boys/Grafitti artists of Nairobi in the '80's. He would breakdance in discos in Nairobi like Club Boomerang.  Rapping over the beats provided by DJ Parco Perez, he would earn his supper, and on tunes like 'Shalamar' he would win the crowd over.

He was attracted to the musical side of things after spending time see some exceptional Afro-rock and Reggae bands perform at the African Heritage club in Nairobi - to mention a few: Mosi O Tunya (Malawi?), The Makondes (Kenya), Gravity (Kenya). 

Supported by his father he learnt piano at the YMCA and later attended the Nairobi Conservatoire.

Supported by his teacher Mr. Karuma he quickly became a music teacher himself and began a journey of exploration into a multitude of musical styles funky attitude intact of course. Alvarez still teaches music theory across Nairobi. 

Most of Alvarez Anwar's work is unreleased, some existing on old reel to reel recordings. He features prominently as a guitarist/bassist on Bakawola Evolution and other works by the Bakawolas. B.K.S.P. is striving to bring as much of this material to the Soundcloud as is possible.

Adzeni

Nalala Nikiloa

Alvarez Anwar and Mtaani Survivors - Nalala Nikiloa

In the 90's Anekeya was working as a security guard at Kenya Breweries. He learn't guitar as a side venture - learning Franco tunes by ear on a self-made guitar. He jammed and composed songs with other musicians on off-days - rehearsing wherever they could find the space to play and sing loud. Dedication would sometimes take him out in the wilderness where the music could be free to emerge into many forms.
Unfortunately Anekeya lost his employment and was evicted from his house. Taking up residence with a friend he decided that it was time to pursue his calling as a musician and also acknowledge the spiritual aspect of this calling.
When the opportunity arose to record at River Road, drawing on his inspiration from the bush & ghetto, Anekeya was able to quickly lay-down all the melodic parts for this spectacular debut album. Papa Lefty accompanied Anekeya as a guest vocalist on many of the tracks and the studio engineer programmed all the rest.
The album was first released on tape in 1997 as "Hudson Anekeya Were presents: Kweli Yesu Ni Bwana Wangu, Volume 1, A Sound From the Mountain." and was never released on another format until being remastered by Gearz K. in 2011 and released simply as "Sound from the Mountain".

Anekeya H. Were - Beginning to Wonder

I dedicate this to @JusNery, @EmmyBelt, @FoxElijah, @CaptainTheThird, @CaptainNinetyThree

Sometimes I Dono If People Are Having Lunch Or Getting Married

Devine Design

Recorded live from the second stage which was a massive jam session involving the audience and members of the bands mentioned (apologies if not all bands represented)

Rift Valley Music Festival - Alvarez Anwar, The Beathogs, Owiny Sigoma Band ( "Hey Joe" )

Check out the pumping funky jam that erupted at the second stage at the Rift Valley Fest as members of the audience seized the stage to rave and jam along. 

Rift Valley Music Festival - Shit goes hard live (Bakawolas, Owiny Sigoma, Beathogs & More)

A purely improvised soul number captured in one take! Recorded, mixed and mastered at Dubshock Studio.

Palm Of My Hand

JJ Snowleopard - Maschine & vocals
Anwar "Earl Oats" - guitar & vocals

#post-rhumba

Jaba City

Wakhuthudilima featuring Alvarez Anwar

WAKHUTHUDILIMA

laibon

LAIBON-KARIM & KMRU

Cateran - Tidings (Original Mix)

Episode 2 of the Freehand Movement. "The Pyramid is Obsolete" is a brief audio-visual presentation of how our access to technology is slowly making the old system of economic coercion obsolete and at the same time accelerating violence and chaos in our world. We consider the wise words of Alan Watts, accompanied by an awesome illustration by Chief Nyamweya,  to step out of the pyramid of violence and "let the muddy water settle." Chief also performs the spoken word and dance on this live track with the Seeds of Datura.

The Freehand Movement Episode 2 featuring Seeds of Datura

FREE DL (low quality) : http://mdundo.com/a/111078

TRACKLIST 
1. Wonderland
2. No child is born racist
3. 8th lucid uniformity
4. Nightcrawler

The Seeds of Datura are a sludge/doom/post-metal band from originally from the Tigoni, Limuru area. They are a six piece band with rotating membership who's core are Mordecai Ogayo (Guitar/Bass/Violin/Vocals) Martin Kanja (Lead Vocals) Wilson Muia (Guitar) Lawrence Muchemi (Drums/Vocals) Rauf Sultan (Lead Guitar) and Daniel Kobimbo (clean vocals).

These live sessions were performed by Martin Kanja, Rauf Sultan, Mordecai Ogayo and Lawrence Muchemi

Recorded Live at the Realm of Mist, Tigoni, Kenya - March 2017
Mastered by Harvey Herr

Realm of Mist Sessions

Volume 1

The Seeds of Datura - Realm of Mist Sessions Volume 1

FREE DL (low quality): http://mdundo.com/a/111078 

TRACK LISTING:
0.00 - 5.40 8tth lucid uniformity
6.50 - 16.47       Nightcrawler/Nocturnal creeper (extended)


The Seeds of Datura are a sludge/doom/post-metal band from originally from the Tigoni, Limuru area. They are a six piece band with rotating membership who's core are Mordecai Ogayo (Guitar/Bass/Violin/Vocals) Martin Kanja (Lead Vocals) Wilson Muia (Guitar) Lawrence Muchemi (Drums/Vocals) Rauf Sultan (Lead Guitar) and Daniel Kobimbo (clean vocals).

These live sessions were performed by Martin Kanja, Rauf Sultan, Mordecai Ogayo and Lawrence Muchemi


Recorded live at the Realm of Mist, Tigoni, Kenya March 2017.
Mastered by Harvey Herr.

Volume 3

The Seeds Of Datura - Realm Of Mist Sessions Volume 3

FREE DL (low quality): http://mdundo.com/a/111078 
TRACK LISTING: 
0.00 - 4.59         Eyes of Greed
5.00 -  7.47        Minefield
7.57 - 14.10          Nightcrawler
14.22 - 19.06       Wonderland
19.18 - 23.11          No child is born racist
23.52 - 29.55      8th lucid uniformity
30.07 - 36.00       Nightcrawler II
36.26 - 40.35        Snake god

Recorded at the Realm of Mist Studios, Tigoni, Kenya. 2016 and 2017
Mastered by Harvey Herr 2018

From the Realm of Mist

The Seeds of Datura - From the Realm of Mist

First multi-track song produced by the band from 2016 .

Recorded at the Realm of Mist, Tigoni, 2016.
Mixed by the Seeds of Datura
Mastered by Harvey Herr

The Seeds Of Datura - 3am Black

Bin Khalid Sonic Pollution has been releasing a variety of eclectic music from from Kenya since 2002.  BKSP is a story of the junction of 2 musical paths -  one through the rocky, indie underground of the Nairobi City and one through re-imagination of traditional music from rural “shags” of Kenya.  Obsydian Media is a sub-label imprint dedicated to the Heavier output of music from this synthesis.
for enquiries
booking@binkhalidsonicpollution.com