Perhaps the foremost sound in Kenya is the benga rhythm, and Kenge Kenge (who began as "Kenge Kenge Orutu System") are among the foremost of the younger generation exploring the music. The name, which comes from the Luo language, means "fusion of small, exhilarating instruments." Formed in the early '90s by Amdo Jawaya and Samuel Nyariwo, they began as musicians backing (really) the Catering Levy Trust Choir. Within a few years they'd grown out of that supporting role under their new leader George Achieng...
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Kenge Kenge has had 5 concerts.
Kenge Kenge is most often considered to be African, Roskilde 08, and Kenya.
The last Kenge Kenge concert was on August 07, 2010 at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, California, United States. The bands that performed were: "Global Sol" / Hamsa Lila / Eoto / Ernest Ranglin / Kenge Kenge.
