Kadzo from Mijikenda by Katoi Wa Tabaka & The Mijikenda Jazz Band
Katoi’s music is built on the polyrhythms that form the basis of the Mijikenda (the 9 tribes who call Kenya’s coast their home) groove. Although he loves to experiment and fuse with other modern styles like Jazz and Soul, the core “swung eighth” feeling is used in all his jams, and the music can be distinctly identified as Mijikenda. Keyboardist Ahmed brings in elements of the old coastal Taarab and infuses with it the Giriama style percussive excursions, often with great harmonic complexity. An amazing singer, bassist and composer in his own right, he has been vital in shaping the sound of Katoi wa Tabaka. The band’s percussionist Kazungu has his roots in traditional healing ceremonies and is known for his ability to make the drums speak.
Tracklist
| 3. | Kadzo | 6:23 |
Videos
Lyrics
CHORUS
I love you Soo much KADZO,and I know you can feel it too.
AHMED
Love has arrested my heart,I love her Soo much my eye is only for her
KATOI VERSE
When I came for your hand in marriage,you seemed not interested,and gave me no clear answer to my quest/all you said was that we had to wait because married life was not easy/I have waited for too long now with lots of worrying thoughts and my heart is heavy without you/food is not as welcoming and laughter is not my thing anymore/please clarify my stand in your life,I need to understand,I need to know what you need me do so as to win your heart/please be my love,I have been patient enough/my life without you is a total waste of time.
Credits
Musicians recorded on “Mijikenda”:
Katoi Wa Tabaka – Vocals, Kayamba, Ndema
Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed – Vocals, Keys & Synths
Kazungu Masha – Mshondo, Mbumbumbu
All songs are written, composed and performed by
Katoi Watabaka & Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed (Malindi, Kenya).
Produced & Recorded by Sidney Simila & Max Doblhoff
Mixdown by Julian Hruza
Mastering by Mario Stadler – Goonmastering
Cover Art by Johannes Walter
Many thanks to all the lovely people who helped to create that „Mijikenda“ EP.
All rights are reserved for the artists!!
License
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Katoi Wa Tabaka founded his Mijikenda Jazz Band to meet the need for carrying on the rich musical heritage from the coast of Kenya. As a youth elder in his clan and mentor for many young people and organisations he has become a driving force in promoting the art scene in his home town Malindi, advocating for more exposure and communal appreciation for local artists.