Kenyan Alternative

Kenyan alternative music is an eclectic genre that represents a rich tapestry of modern soundscapes influenced by traditional African rhythms, global pop culture, and contemporary soul and jazz elements. Artists within this space, like Muthaka and Wanja Wohoro, weave their local linguistic nuances into the fabric of their lyrics, often singing in Swahili or ethnic languages and English, highlighting Kenya's diverse cultural heritage. With its experimental nature, Kenyan alternative borrows from electronic, acoustic, and traditional instrumentation, creating a genre that defies strict classification. This burgeoning scene is marked by introspective storytelling, innovative production, and an unbridled exploration of personal and societal narratives that resonate with a generation both rooted in their identity and attuned to global influences.

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Mtoto Wa Wenyewe
Single - Released July 11, 2025
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  1. July 11, 2025
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  5. May 16
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    Matangi
    1 tracks
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    Spoils
    1 tracks
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  24. February 7
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  29. December 20, 2024
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    Mdogo
    1 tracks
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  36. November 15
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  1. May 15, 2025
  2. April 4
  3. April 4
  4. March 28
  5. November 21, 2024
  6. October 8
  7. August 16
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  9. July 22
  10. June 13
  11. May 23
  12. May 15
  13. May 9
  14. April 26
  15. April 12
  16. April 4
  17. November 13, 2023
  18. October 13
  19. September 29
  20. September 22
  1. July 11, 2025
  2. June 30
  3. June 13
  4. June 10
  5. May 16
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    Matangi
    1 tracks
  6. May 9
  7. May 2
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    Spoils
    1 tracks
  8. April 25
  9. April 20
  10. April 18
  11. April 4
  12. March 28
  13. March 28
  14. March 21
  15. February 28
  16. February 28
  17. February 21
  18. February 18
  19. February 11
  20. February 7