A Kenyan artist based in the US has summoned the spirit of the legendary Kenyan maestro Ayub Ogada, by tapping into the unique sound of the nyatiti in a style that is reminiscent of the late musician’s widely renowned mastery of the traditional instrument.
Musician, producer, and digital creator Simon Javan Okello has just released his debut single called “Chandore” (Luo word for “suffering”) which is a haunting, melancholic rhythm played in a refreshingly acoustic style that recounts some of the troubles facing men in a society that demands that their gender responds stoically to challenges, big and small.
