Kirk Whalum’s new Epic Cool release inspired by Kenyan Youth. - May 05, 2024 Music Time in Africa - VOA Africa
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On today’s edition, American songwriter, producer and saxophonist Kirk Whalum speaks with reporter Bill Odidi about his upcoming album release Epic Cool and his deep musical connection to Kenyan youth via the children’s music training program Ghetto Classics in Korogocho, Nairobi. Heather’s playlist includes tunes from Niger, Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Cameroon, Congo, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Morocco, and her weekly share of the #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift.
On today’s edition, American songwriter, producer and saxophonist Kirk Whalum speaks with reporter Bill Odidi about his upcoming album release Epic Cool and his deep musical connection to Kenyan youth via the children’s music training program Ghetto Classics in Korogocho, Nairobi. Heather’s playlist includes tunes from Niger, Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Cameroon, Congo, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Morocco, and her weekly share of the #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit “Fortnight” by Taylor Swift.
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