The Genesis of "Madaraka Vibes"
Simon's early experiences shaped his dedication to humanitarian work and community development. As the Field Director of Solace International and Co-Director of the Young Generation Centre from 2002 to 2010, he spearheaded numerous projects across Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Liberia, and South Sudan. These initiatives reflect his commitment to improving lives and fostering growth in underprivileged communities.

Music as a Tool for Social Change
Simon's multifaceted career also includes his work as a DJ and producer. Notably, he organized Unite The People concerts in 2008 during a period of post-election violence in Kenya. This experience solidified his belief in the power of music and storytelling as tools for social change. His founding of One Vibe Africa exemplifies this belief, establishing the largest music development program in East Africa and providing a platform for young artists to hone their talents and gain visibility.

This is the show where we cover all aspects of mastering. If you're interested in mastering, want to learn how to get better results mastering your own music, or even want to be a mastering engineer, this is the show you want to hear.

Found Sound Nation (FSN) is a collective of musicians and artists who leverage the unique power of creative sound-making to help build strong, just, healthy communities. We believe that the art of listening extends far beyond the practice of making music — it is one of the major ways we can become aware of the beauty, tragedy, and hidden potential present in our neighborhoods, institutions and families. Our work emphasizes a mobile, accessible, collaborative way of recording and producing professional quality music, a technique developed by combining the innovative art music traditions of musique concréte, hip hop, audio-journalism, and contemporary composition. This method is highly adaptable to different environments, based on finding the unique sounds and resonances of each space, drawing upon the talents of musicians in the local scene, and examining issues most relevant to each community.

To get in touch, write us at around@foundsoundnation.org.

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Kenyan born multiinstrumentalist singer songwriter, Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno is exploring northern shores and blesses us with his original melodies inspired from traditional East African music and combined with wise stories all the way from the shores of Nam Lolwe (also known as Lake Victoria). His principal instrument, the Nyatiti, an eight string lyre, animates the warm evenings of his natal Luoland of Western Kenya where he is from. Through its storytelling and distinctive otherworldly voice, his music gives an insight into our ancestor’s wisdom. Rapasa is very focussed on this heritage. He has in depth knowledge and understanding of traditional music yet he has researched Nyatiti music in such a way that he is able to place it in the context of today’s music landscape making it original in this genre. 

He released two albums “Tipona” (my shadow) in March 2020 and “Songs of Equality” in December 2019, work which was commissioned by the University of York in 2017 on the project Human Rights Defenders at Risk. Other commissions include works for BBC Serengeti series. His participation in Sage Gateshead Artist in Residence 2020/2021 saw his last work release in which Rapasa is looking back at his tradition and what he learnt at a young age from his grandmothers and from growing up in rural Western Kenya. Having moved away from his natal province the artist is reflecting on KWEChE (Taboos in Dholuo, his native language). Coming soon are teasers of his next album release. Follow his work on https://rapasanyatrapasa.bandcamp.com 
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Kenyan, professional musician, singer songwriter
His music draws inspiration from a style Kenyan guitar music called OMUTIBO from the Luhya people of Western Kenya. It can be described as is driving, syncopated fused with elements of Acoustic Folk, Reggae, Jazz, Pop/Dance and World Music making a melange of good time music that is grounded in culture, community and care for the environment.
CaAmong his influences is the music of George Mukabi(Kenya) Habib Koite (Mali), Ayub Ogada (Kenya) Bob Marley (Jamaica) and Richard Bona (meroon) & Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)

Kasiva Mutua may have learned drumming from folktales told by her grandmother, but has developed her own knack for powerful beats. One of Kenya’s leading percussionists and drummers, her expressive playing can tell a story on its own, or keep a band perfectly in the pocket. 

Today, she’s an international touring percussionist, integrating African traditional music with modern styles such as jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, funk and more. One of only a few African women playing percussion continentally and internationally, Kasiva plays music to celebrate her community’s spirit and elevate the place of the African woman in music. She’s involved in numerous intercultural musical collaborations including The Nile Project, 1Beat, x-Jazz women, Coke Studio Africa, etc. The Kenya native co-founded an all-female percussion group, MOTRA (MOdern and TRAditional rhythms), which involves drumming mentorship and sisterhood.  

She was named a TED Global Fellow in 2017 and an OkayAfrica 100 Woman in 2018. 

Kasiva has also played in a number of festivals continentally and internationally including Global Fest, The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Sauti Za Busara, The Holland Festival, Asheville Percussion Festival, SAKIFO, ZAKIFO, among others, and has worked with reputable musicians such as Kirk Whalum, the late Oliver Mtukudzi, Anthony B, Bastian Baker, Nomoucounda Cissoko, Thais Diarra, and many more. She is a member of Kenyan based Nairobi Horns Project, and backs a number of musicians in Kenya such as The Safaricom Choir, Maia and the Big Sky, Fadhilee Itulya, Silayio, Kidum, etc.

Citing the girl child and gender equality as issues she is passionate about, Kasiva continues to motivate  women to diversify their positions in music and inspire the young generation to continue preserving their culture.

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