Afreeka from Kenya have perfomed together since 1999.They felt destined in a music career.They chose the name ''AFREEKA'' in 2007 after a series of perfomances on a tour in Italy.Afreeka is greatly influenced by Jamaican artists and also great African musicians.
Afreeka opened for and raised conciousness during perfomances with General Levy,Mykal Roseand Gentleman,Festa te le mieru (Carpigano salentino) and Festa di birra (Torcito Grounds).
This led to their two songs 'More love' and 'Back to Africa' on a mixed cd compilation 'Piu amore' in 2008 and 'voce della Drago' in 2009. 
 In june 2010 they released there album 'Summer Jamming which consisted of 10 songs;
1.summer jamming 
2.African children 
3.Toscanini
4.Yaweh 
 5.Lala salama 
 6.What we are 
 7.	Dinga ling 
 8.	Sweet love 
 9.	Jah Jah 
 10.	Yaweh (dub) 
2011 Afreeka track ''Sista love' appeared on a mixed cd ''Intl. Women of reggae cd 3 tracks released to radio worldwide July 1st Dennis Brown anniversary of passing,August released in full to Tunecore online stores.
Radio:
Their songs Dinga ling,African children,Jah Jah 
summer jamming,Toscanini recieved airplay on radio Potenza and Contoradio (Firenze) Jam1online radio,Quality radio,Englis, pound radio,Reggaewave radio,Rcokers corner radio,Afriradio.
On the 22nd Oct 2011 Afreeka perfomed in Firenze Italy at 'Music Dei Popoli Afro contest‘ a festival for foreign artist living in Italy to showcase their talents and a concert in Frankfurt(Germany) in celebration of Kenyas indipendence day(Jamhuri day) on the 3rd of Dec.
Other single releases:
1.Here I am baby
2.Dema wicked
3.He raised me
4.Mama 
Afreeka's latest releases are ''Universal Love'' which was released on 4th of november 2016 and ''Amani Upendo Umoja'' released on 15th march 2017.

Lidanjam Raah is Kenya’s international fine arts practitioner, artist and designer.  who was born in Thika, Kiambu County  central Kenya,Grew up at the coast  in Mombasa county and now lives in Nairobi Kenya. As a Musician/Recording and performing artist,professional Editor/designer among est other titles.
He has worked with various producers from Kenya and abroad on a number of projects, Jsmall Records based Jamaica headed by Owen smalls, Time Unit Records based in Jamaica headed by Neutron Obliv, Bling Records based in Berlin Germany among est other international record lables.

In KENYA he has successfully worked with: Vineyard Records/Kerry Nanjero, 
Greenhouse Records/Chapattizo, Kgrecords/Totti, JungleMasters/EmmyD & PrinceAdio, 
Nakaki Ent & ReplyMedia/JeffSantana, Music Factory/Keno, Aworld/Edward Ananda, MelodyHouse productions/Victor Kihiu among other sound engineers and production lebels.

He has also collaborated and featured a number of local and international artists: Ramon/Raybanton from Germany, Tactical from Jamaica, Johnny Skani from Kenya, Nellex Kenya, Dlon Raah Kenya, Ananda Kenya, Hekma Kenya, Chapattizo Kenya and many more.    
Lidanjam is the Coast music award winner in the best Reggae Artist of the year category awarded after being nominated twice in the category.  

He has two audio album (#Elimika Mtaani  #VutaVuta) and one video album to his name. 
In terms of diversity, Lidanjam can easily set out of his comfort zone which is reggae, by voicing Hiphop, Afro beat, RnB instrumentals etc delivering smooth, strong vocal and creativity to each musical project he undertakes. 

He is a positive minded artist painter designer who insists on a positive environment before undertaking any project. During his free time he enjoys to read books ranging from inspirational/motivational to comical materials, drawing and painting is his thing to and definitely listening and creating music among other hobbies  

Currently he is pursuing fine arts studies, engaging the creative self in different mediums like graphite and charcoal drawings,acrylics and oil paints canvas and paper artworks and also digital art. you can view the artworks on his instagram page @lidanjam.art 
For Bookings, Jingles and Drops:
Call +254723537471
Email lidanjamraah@gmail.com  facebook.com/lidanjam  ,   
twitter @lidanjamraah
instagram @lidanjam.art

Makadem,is a talented musician and vibrant performing artiste from Kenya. His stage presence, charismatic persona and powerful vocal delivery makes him a very unique african musician.
He is a singer,composer,author,performer and a multi instrumentalist who plays a unique Kenyan Luo Lyre called the Nyatiti a traditional 8 stringed instrument whose catchy trancy rhythms has endeared him to famous world Deejay producers producing house electronic music. He also plays the Kalimba (Thumb Piano) and the acoustic guitar among others.
Makadem the performer has three sets of performances; The Big Band ,The Nyatiti Jazz and the Electronic set each depending on the event.
He is widely traveled globally with yearly bookings to festivals and different kind of events.

THEM MUSHROOMS – THE STORY

Every music culture has its story of success and endurance. In Kenya, Them Mushrooms has outlived many groups without loosing their focus as a creative and performing band. Five brothers Teddy Kalanda Harrison, Billy Sarro Harrison, George Zirro Harrison, John Katana Harrison, and Dennis Kalume Harrison initially founded the group in 1972.

To date, Them Mushrooms is one of Kenya’s most successful bands in a well-rounded sense. Their thumbprints are evident in every discipline that constitutes the music business in Kenya. They have also helped launch and re-launch recording careers for other local artistes.

Jambo Bwana - their biggest hit recorded in 1980 earned the group silver, gold and platinum status (discs) for sales exceeding 200,000. It also entered charts in seven different versions, the most notable done by Europe’s famous 1970s disco group Boney M. Their slogan Hakuna Matata was adopted in a recording by Jimmy Cliff, which was also used as a theme song on the box-office hit movie Lion King.

Them Mushrooms has recorded signature tunes for the BBC radio (UK) and KBC radio (Kenya). A British film producer of a documentary on Kenyan athletes’ likewise featured their composition Pongezi Wanariadha.
Ndogo Ndogo - the strongest track on their 1985 album New Horizons, was
adapted as soundtrack of a Kiswahili language film titled Mahari – produced
by Paul Singh – a Kenyan filmmaker.

In 1988 Them Mushrooms released Ukimwi ni hatari and Beware of Aids, making the band the first   to have recorded and released songs on HIV/AIDS awareness in Africa.

The death in 1992 of youngest brother Dennis Kalume Harrison, then band drummer, was devastating. The band temporarily broke up, but pressure from their late mother Mrs. Mandi Harrison and fans brought them back together again.
Earlier on, George Zirro Harrison who played guitar and flute also bowed out, to pursue his own musical direction in Afro jazz. Band founder Teddy Kalanda Harrison retired on April 2nd, 2001. The remaining brothers have recruited other musicians to complete the band’s line up.

Toys of death a single released in 1998, earned the group commendation from the International Coalition against Landmines.

Through 2005 and 2006, Them Mushrooms was involved in the Afro fusion project SPOTLIGHT ON KENYAN MUSIC (sponsored by the French embassy and Alliance Francaise in Nairobi). The band rehearsed with and backed-up in concert, a total of twenty two (22) up-and-coming Kenyan musicians. These musicians went on to record compilation albums, which were released on the world market.

The band has performed in every imaginable venue among these Kenya’s dusty market venues in remote districts. Outside Kenya, Them Mushrooms has toured in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

To date, Them Mushrooms have not only survived tragedy and changing times, but are an institution that has spawned musical creativity in Kenya and East Africa as a whole.

THEM MUSHROOMS – THE MUSIC

When talking about Them Mushrooms – Kenya’s and East Africa’s popular music group – their hit song Jambo Bwana comes to mind unbidden.

The 1980 composition was for years, the band’s most distinctive legacy. Besides its
Simple and catchy lyrics, its beats and rhythm appeal as if mystically to fans globally.

But in a new quest to return to their roots, Them Mushrooms has now created ‘NZELE’music, which essentially borrows its rhythmic beats from Mwanzele, a traditional beat from Kenya’s’ coast.

Nzele’s most distinct facet is the ‘Call’ and ‘Answer’ style. This involves the lead singer, who lyrically “calls” out and backing vocals “answer” in a chorus response.

The instrumental accompaniment revolves around the bass guitar, drums, percussion, keyboards, flute, horns (sax/trumpet) and what the band refers to as a “stinging”
guitar strum.

Them Mushrooms’ Nzele beat is unique owing to its indigenous influence, which is artistically creative and innovative.

Their new Nzele style compositions reflect a whole new dimension for the group’s musical identity.

The direction the band has now adopted ushers in a new chapter for a group that maintains a tradition of recording ‘evergreen’ and somewhat timeless productions
with uncanny consistency.

And like its slogan aptly proclaims, Them Mushrooms is indeed the heartbeat of Kenya’s showbiz scene.

THEM MUSHROOMS - ACCOLADES

Them Mushrooms’ success as a band can be testified by the numerous accolades they have earned over the years specifically beginning the early 1980s. The following are awards the group has bagged to date.

SILVER DISC - 1982 for hit song JAMBO BWANA.

GOLD DISC - 1984 after JAMBO BWANA sales topped 100,000 units mark.

PLATINUM DISC - awarded in 1987 when JAMBO BWANA sales topped 200,000 units.

'THE BATTLE OF KENYAN BANDS' TROPHY –1987,awarded after the band was voted number one at the battle of Kenyan bands concert held in Nairobi.

'KENYAN SINGER/ARTISTES OF THE YEAR'RUNNERS-UP TROPHY – 1989.

CERTIFICATE - (from the International Coalition to Ban Landmines) – awarded for the band's anti-landmines song titled “TOYS OF DEATH” released in 1998.

'M-NET 2000 AWARD' – January 2000, courtesy of South African M-NET television channel. The band was voted Kenya's most favorite band.

'KENYAN BAND OF THE DECADE TROPHY' - February 2002 awarded by the Kenya Music Composers Association.

'BEST AIDS AWARENESS SONG RUNNERS – UP TROPHY' - awarded for the best AIDS awareness song by the Kenya Music Composers Association in February 2002.

‘KISIMA AWARDS’ – awarded in June 2004, for best group from Kenya’s Coast (coastal music category).

THEM MUSHROOMS - DISCOGRAPHY

1)	1980 - “Jambo Bwana” single

2)	1983 - “Mama Africa”

3)	1985 - “New Horizons” LP

4)	1987 - “At The Carnivore” LP

5)	1988 - “Going Places” LP

6)	1989 - “Almost There” LP

7)	1990 - “Where We Belong” LP

8)	1991 - “Zilizopendwa 91” CD Album

9)	1992 - “Zilizopendwa 92” CD Album

10)	1996 - “Kazi Ni Kazi” CD Album

11)	1997 - “Toys of Death” Single

12)	1998 - “Ni Yiyo” CD Album

13)	1998 – “Oh! Twalia” Single

14)	1999 - “Jambo Bwana” CD Album

15)	2000 – “Zilizopendwa 2000” CD Album

16)	2004 - “Uyoga” CD Album

17)	2008 – “Medawase”  CD Single and “ Zilizopendwa Raha” CD Single

18)	2009 – “Jaza Mwenyewe”  CD Single and video

19)	2011 – “Amani” CD Single

PERFORMANCE   TOURS

Them Mushrooms has had performances in:

Dubai/ Abu Dhabi/ Al Ain and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, Bujumbura in Burundi, Arriccia in Italy, Addis Ababa/ Dire Dawa/ Woliso/ Jimma and Sodere in Ethiopia, Djibouti city in Djibouti, Copenhagen in Denmark, Gaborone in Botswana, Kampala in Uganda, Zurich in Switzerland, the Africa Center, London in Britain, Mount Abu in India, Bahrain, Morocco, Mahe in Seychelles, Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania and Athens in Greece.

When not touring other countries, Them Mushrooms perform locally adhering to a tight schedule of between three to four shows in a week.








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