Artist Info: Nabalayo

Nabalayo is the fairy godmother of the Nairobi underground entertainment scene; creating ethereal music that explores futuristic sounds all the while paying homage to her African roots. As a part time ethnomusicologist and fulltime advocate for the preservation of local cultural heritage, Nabalayo has found herself walking the path of a contemporary Griot.

She began her music journey early as a flautist at age 8 and a singer for her family gatherings. [read more...]