Mutinda - Timeless, soul-searching melodies and contagious rhythms..

Mutinda from Kenya - winner of the International Songwriting Competition 2010 World Music Category - is a strong singer/songwriter, vocalist and acoustic guitarist playing World Music and afro-folk, which contains rare sounds of Kenyan Music meeting the global contemporary influences of today. He is a self-taught musician who began pursuing his career in his childhood by playing a home-made guitar. Growing up in a typical rural setting and later living in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Nairobi, has made Mutinda interact with all kinds of people, whose lives and choices give him inspiration to share his messages.

Since 2005 when Mutinda was one of the top artists in the Alliance Francaise “Spotlight on Kenyan Music” competition his professional music career has grown steadily taking him to places like Sauti Za Busara Festival in Zanzibar and on tour in Scandinavia.

Under the indie-label metta metta ART, Mutinda released his first solo album – entitled “Matopeni” – in 2009.
Performing either alone, with a 5 piece band, a Kenyan or a Danish band, Mutinda passionately prefers playing the guitar during his concerts. “Music is that which takes you to a place where only uncertainty prevails; yet anchoring you here.”, he says. 
www.mutinda.com

From a cappella to afro-fusion and reggae, from collaborations on organic electronic music to producer and studio-owner, from tree-planter to HIV advocate and peace-promoter, Abbi is one of the “Icons of Kenyan Music” as said by Kenya Book of Records.

Mostly known in the genre of afro-fusion / World Music, Abbi together with the band Kiwketu, has travelled and participated in well-reputed festivals as Mundial (Holland), North Sea Jazz Festival (Holland), African Cultural Music and Dance Festival (South Africa), Fest Horn (Djibouti) to mention a few. 

Winner of two Kisima Awards for “Best Male Artist” and “Most Promising Artist”, Abbi has released two afro-fusion albums: Mudunia (2003) and Indigo (2007). Yet Abbi’s musical journey began long time ago, when he was part of the accapella band “The Boyz”, which later changed name to “Safari” who travelled on tours in Germany, Spain and England.

Since 2008, Abbi has been running Indigo Productions in Nairobi, Kenya, and produced artists like Mutinda, Nina Ogot and Joy Shambula.  Abbi has collaborated with artists like Ronni Vindahl (DK), Tippa Irie (UK), Gihuku (KE) and Ashimba (TZ) and features on several albums like Achieng Abura, Barbara Guantai, and “Songs of Hope” by Family Health Internatinal. 

In 2010 Abbi embarked on a musical journey with Danish producers Claus Seest and Pharfar. The new reggae album is expected to be released in 2011. 


A sometimes factual always funny podcast about the happenings around the world, through rose coloured glasses

Moses Odumbe is Kenyan, Nairobi Based Musician/Artistic doing Afro Fusion. 
He is an accomplished acoustic guitarist/ songwriter/ Music Director. He has worked with many Bands and Artists including; The Villagers Band, Santurrie Band, Dela Maranga, Ruri Sambili, Nicole Maloba" Mumala" , Jaya Awinja.
Moses Odumbe is currently working on his Debut Album but in the meantime you can listen to his New Single "MAMANA" Enjoy!!!!

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

Oteya (Daphne Willibard) was a member of Gal-Level and is now back as a solo act.'Oteya'  means ‘shes Coming’ is derived from african name ‘Talamondjilaoteya’.
Her sound is upbeat Afrofusion. 
Oteya released her debut solo single ‘Ethimbo’ which means ‘its time’.(April 2014)

For bookings email: ogopabutterfly@gmail.com or Call 0811436916 / 0814063091
Oteya is produced and managed by continental music proCareer Ogopa-butterfly a Department of Ogopa-deejays. Ogopa Deejays are a Kenyan music production team and record label formed in the late 1990s which gained regional fame and popularity due to standards of their production work; in East, central and Southern Africa. Today Ogopa-deejays is one of the most recognised music label in Africa
 
Follow the link to Oteya's fan page on facebook  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oteya/848280385188133

Heres the Link to Oteya's Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn8Fbx8zQZU

here is a bit of history on Daphne willibards long jouruney to Oteya

Gal Level is an award-winning R&B girl duo from Windhoek, Namibia, made up of Daphne Willibard (1 April 1981) and Frieda Haindaka (1 February 1984). They are very popular in Southern Africa, and other African countries. They are produced and managed by continental music proCareer Ogopa-butterfly a Department of Ogopa-deejays. Ogopa Deejays are a Kenyan music production team and record label formed in the late 1990s which gained regional fame and popularity due to standards of their production work; in East, central and Southern Africa. Today Ogopa-deejays is one of the most recognised music label in Africa
The duo have lived together for 8 years in Windhoek city. They started their career late in the 90s as members of the hip hop group Dungeon Family. The grouped released one album in 2000 before it broke up. After Dungeon Family broke up, the girls reconnected with Sula in 2003 who was their manager of Dungeon Family. Sula eventually signed them to his record label, Ogopa-Butterfly Entertainment.
Under Ogopa-Butterfly The girls released their first single "Shake It" in mid-2004, which created them a buzz and reintroduced them to mainstream music fans. The song also earned them comparison to Destiny's Child and a Performance at 2007 Chanel O music awards. Their second single '"Go Back to Her" was also successful; it earned them a Channel O nomination; A first for Namibian artists. The two songs songs became street anthems during 2004 and 2005 and won separate awards at the Sanlam-NBC Music Awards. Gal-level has thus far emerged as the most successful female Group in Namibia , this also Paved way for other Namibian artist . Gal level has performed in south Africa, Malawi,Tanzania ,Kenya ,Uganda Angola, and Benin to mention a few.
Awards
   
 2005
 Sanlam-NBC Music Awards
Best New Comer
Best R&B
2006
Sanlam-NBC Music Awards
Best Group
Best R&B
Namibian Music Awards
Best Group
Best R&B
Best female vocalist
Channel O Music Video Awards
Best New Comer (nominated)
Best Afro-pop (nominated)

2007
Channel O Music Video Awards
Best African Group – (nominated)
2008
Channel O Music Video Awards
Best African Southern (nominated)
Best R&B Video[4]
Kora Awards
Best Female Group Southern Africa –(nominated)
2009
MAMAs (MTV Africa Music Awards)
			         Best Group
2011
Namibian Annual music awards
Best group
Best female artist of the year
Best Collaboration 
Best Album
Gal Level to take five-year break
The  female duo were set to release a final album before taking a five-year recording break, The  break intended  to give  the Girls time for their their private lives; though they would still continue with performances.
An unexpected turn of events occurred when frieda Haindaka left  Ogopa-butterfly for another music label, in 2013 releasing an album in the same year.


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