BIO
Sauti Sol is an award-winning afro pop group from Kenya. The winners Best African Group at African Muzik Magazine Awards (2015 AFRIMMA) also won an MTV EMA Award for Best African Act in 2014. Comprising of Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Austin Chimano, Polycarp Otieno and Savara Mudigi; the group mixes their soulful voices with vocal harmonies, guitar riffs and drum rhythm. Sauti Sol blends warm resonant pop with traditional Kenyan inuences. Their mélange of energetic rhythms has promoted the group to become one of Africa's most celebrated and East Africa's pioneers of a fresh sound that has inspired the sprouting of many other bands from East Africa. 

Sauti Sol's two albums, Mwanzo (2008) and Sol Filosoa (2011) have received high acclaim on Kenyan charts and gained international attention with shows in Africa (including their 2011 celebrated concert performance in Kenya with Ladysmith Black Mambazo), Europe and the US, as well as television appearances and various nominations. In June 2012, Sauti Sol released Sauti Sol, self-titled EP and collaborative effort with South African avant-garde innovative rapper/producer Spoek Mathambo. 
The band has produced their brand new third album, Live and Die in Afrika - Released in Novemeber 2015.

 RECOGNITION
Sauti Sol has steadily built their professional international experience. In 2015 Sauti Sol's notable tours and performances include the Las Vegas Sauti Sol Valentines Show at Hard Rock Café, Kenya's Koroga Festival, Tanzania's Jembeka Party and Dubai's Industry Nite, among others. In 2014, they performed at Blankets & Wine at 50 Festival (Kenya), Zanzibar International Film Festival, among shows in Europe. In 2013, they also headlined at Boombaataa Festival (Kenya) and City of Stars festival (Malawi). 
A tour through Europe in 2010 took Sauti Sol to Sweden where they made a television appearance and recorded their sophomore album, Sol Filosoa. In February 2012 they debuted at the Festival sur le Niger in Mali where they were performed alongside some of their African idols: Habib Koite, Salif Keita and Lokua Kanza. In 2011 and 2012 the band performed at the South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. In June same year, they performed at the Kalorvy Vary International lm festival and Colours of Ostrava 2012, Czech Republic's biggest music festival. Between Sept-Dec 2012, Sauti Sol signed with Kenya's Niko Na Safaricom Live Tour transporting their renowned electric live performances to their fans in major Kenyan towns and cities. 
Sauti Sol has also performed at widely televised events including: the MTV Africa Music Awards (2014), Kenya's 51st Independence Day (2014), inauguration of Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta (2013), Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards held in Nigeria (2013) and at Big Brother Africa Reality Show in South Africa (2012). 

AWARDS/ACCOLADES
In 2015 BBC's 1Xtra named Sauti Sol among 5 Top African Acts to Watch. The BBC also interviewed Sauti Sol for the 2015 BBC Club Africa series and documentary - part of the BBC's 'A Richer World' season for BBC World Service Radio, World TV and 1Xtra. Winners Best Video in Kenya for Sura Yako at 2015 Bingwa Music Awards. In 2014, Sauti Sol made history as the rst Kenyans to win Best African Act at 2014 MTV Europe Awards (EMA). “Nishike” Sauti Sol music video was declared the Most Watched Video in Kenya by Google, while receiving numerous nominations including East Africa's Most Gifted Music Video at the 2014 Channel O Music video Awards (CHOMVA14). Winners SOMA 2014 for Best Use of Social Media in Entertainment. Winners SOMA 2013 Artist of the Year Award. Winners East Africa's Most Gifted Music Video at 2012 CHOMVA with “Shukuru” featuring AY.  

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PATRICE, the talented Caribbean beauty, has been singing for as long as she can remember. Her passion is music and she Aspires to Inspire people, young women especially, to never give up on their dreams no matter where they came from or who says that they can't turn their dreams into reality. From her smooth vocals, to her undeniably sexy swag, PATRICE, has proven to keep her audience captivated and wanting more. The little island girl who helped her mother carry water from the village pipe so they could have water to drink, is well on her way to showing the world that anything is possible!

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Antiguan Born Native Sensation Laurena Davis (born on November 7th) is one of Antigua's upcoming female Soca artistes. With her strong, Melodic, soothing and truly distinct voice, Laurena's aim is to reach for her goals in the music Industry.

'My passion has always been singing. I truly believe that Music is only love looking for words and with my passion for it, I am going to continue putting words to it, to keep music alive'

As most Singers, Laurena’s singing background started out singing in the Church. Destined for fame, she proved to be a prodigy when she began singing with well-known local bands in the Hotel Industry in 2001. Laurena was also blessed with the opportunity to work along with well-known Artists such as “Jah Cure, Antigua's Reggae Ambassador Causion, Biggie irie, Edwin Yearwood, Skinny Fabulous, Peter Ram, Mega D and others.

In 2010, Laurena entered the LIME Party Monarch Groovy and Up-tempo Competition in Antigua for the Carnival Celebrations, where she was ranked 3rd with her Groovy hit 'BABY' written by Craig Christopher and Produced by Dalton Dyer along with her up-tempo 'READY NOW' written by Laurena herself.


'It was my first competition and the experience was great. Honestly, I had no intentions to enter The Party Monarch Competition at first, but very close friends, fans and family who truly believed in me, encouraged me to do so after hearing (BABY) and now after entering, I have no regrets whatsoever. For me, it was the first time entering into a competition and of course anyone would have gotten cold feet... thereafter in 2011, I qualified once again to the Finals in both categories, ranking in the top (5)…. With the hit (Sweet Bwoy) written once again by Mr. Craig Christopher and Produced by Mr. Dalton Dyer. "

In 2010, Laurena travelled to Charleston, South Carolina where she performed at the Moja Arts Festival, then to Miami for the Miami Carnival Celebrations. While in Miami, Laurena had her first Video filmed for her hit song 'BABY' done by Norje’ Productions and FullWerks. The video made it to the top charts on Tempo and other Entertainment Networks.

'I'm very Humbled with my accomplishments thus far and also for what's in the making and for what is to come ahead.  2010 was only the beginning of Laurena Davis. There’s a lot of work ahead and with total dedication, commitment and The Team that Dedicates their time, support and hard work, the name 'Laurena Davis' along with the T.K.O Family is destined to make our mark around the world.

Laurena who is the new lead Vocalist of T.K.O, Formerly known as the Tonik Band for the past (6) six years, aims to pursue her musical career, going forward and taking her career not only Locally but to an International Level.


BE ON GUARD; BRACE YOURSELVES, BECAUSE THIS UPCOMING ANTIGUAN SOCA SENSATION IS READY FOR THE WORLD!!!!!

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Urban Afro Band! Young, talented, passionate! Ready to put East Africa on the map!

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