Where Kenyan music is headed
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The past few years have seen the Kenyan showbiz industry move on an upward trajectory. The music industry is one that is on an upward trajectory with a focus on meeting international standards. There are unheard music performers who are coming up daily with various tunes and rhymes. This is the correct path the industry is going. Unlike in the past when this music was centered on specific themes, we are seeing music performers who are coming up to agitate for various ideas. We have witnessed melodies that can be classified between patriotic and gospel. This is the right path to toe if at all we are to reach the global standards. The idea of variety should be emphasized.
With the different genres of music that ranges from hip hop to kapuka to afro-music, Kenyan music is headed international.
We have seen many local musicians collaborating with international superstars. This is a good stair towards going international. All that we need is to have more musicians who are ready to take the mantle of music a mile ahead. With this, we will achieve that dream of getting a Kenyan superstar ranking in the world music map.When we talk of vision 2030 and youth empowerment, one thing that we should not forget is the music industry that is majorly based on the young generation. This is an industry that is creating employment to many youths. Let the stakeholders of this industry propel this industry further by encouraging more youths to be in it. To me, Kenyan music is on the right track. All that is need is just but putting the icing on the cake by encouraging more young artist to wear the boots and join the race.
The kind of music that is currently produced in Kenya is of standard though a bit of editing is needed in terms of production.
Let us have some quality producers joining this jalopy to be on the right pace. Otherwise we are on the right track to achieving the kind of music that will put the Kenyan name on the international music chart. One thing that we have to look out for is to preserve our African culture in our music and prevent the decadence of the West from invading our music industry in totality. Nigerians have been able to do this in their music through musicians such as D?Banj and this would not be a hard feat to follow.?Source: http://leisure.ezinemark.com/where-kenyan-music-is-headed-7d340009ec66.html
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