Navina Kifudu 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

4.	Navina Kifudu	4:28

Credits

from Mijikenda, track released October 20, 2023
Musicians recorded on “Mijikenda”:
Katoi Wa Tabaka – Vocals, Ndema
Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed – Vocals, Keys & Synths
Kazungu Masha – Mshondo, Mbumbumbu

Guest Musicians:
Dolly Magita – Sax on “Navina Kifudu”

All songs are written, composed and performed by
Katoi Watabaka & Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed (Malindi, Kenya).

Produced & Recorded by Sidney Simila & Max Doblhoff
Mixdown by Sidney Simila
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!!

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