Retracing the Benga Rhythm, by Various Artists

Retracing the Benga Rhythm

by Various Artists

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1.	John Ogura / Ochieng' Nelly - Samuel Aketch 03:02	info
2.	John Ogara - Monica Ondego 02:59	info
3.	George Ojijo/George Ramogi - My Best Wishes to Conny 05:37	info
4.	D.O. Misiani - Lala Salama 05:36	info
5.	Shem Tube/Simon Ayuya - Serefanus Andai 03:53	info
6.	D.K. Mwai - I Love You 04:21	info
7.	D.O. Misiani - Amuka Salama 05:04	info
8.	John Arisi Osabubu - Ninki Motategete 05:06	info
9.	Nelson Ochieng' Mengo - Sabina ya Nelly 04:54	info
10.	Kaikai Kilonzo - Wakumbuke Wazazi 04:52	info
11.	Kalenjin Sisters - Kwaheri Johana 05:11	info
12.	Sukuma bin Ongaro - Maximilla 03:22	info
13.	Dr. Collela Mazee - Aruwa Dr, O.K. 04:58	info

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This album carries 13 carefully selected tracks fused with the nostalgia of the 1960s and 1970s.

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released January 1, 2008

Compiled and Edited by Tabu Osusa, Paul Kelemba and Njeri Muhoro

Principle Researcher: Moussa Awounda
Research Assistant: George 'Jojo' Ouma.

Booklet design by Maddo.

Music re-mastered at Ketebul Studios by Steve Kivutia and Jesse Bukindu

This project was made possible through the generous support of the by Ford Foundation.

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