Wanganangu & Meeciria - Gikuu ni Kiuru
from Retracing Kikuyu Popular Music by Various Artists
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A dirge lamenting the death of Wanganangu's mother mother, Njeri. The tune, song and style borrowed heavily from Sammy Ngaku's 'Gwita Ni Ribai'. The only difference being the name of the mother and the place where she died.
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from Retracing Kikuyu Popular Music,
released November 11, 2010
(1985) Licensed by Cyrus Wanganangu
(1985) Licensed by Cyrus Wanganangu
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Ketebul Music Nairobi, Kenya
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