Heavy Combination – Joseph Kamaru CD

A crucial introduction to the ‘King of Kikuyu Benga’! 17 tracks that run the gamut from vibrant dancefloor chants with high life-esque guitars, to afro- funk, drum machine and keyboard driven disco grooves, and folk style laments. The music is raw, immediate, danceable, and packed full of memorable hooks. The incisive lyrics range from protest songs to relationship advice. Joseph Kamaru was an incredibly popular figure in his native Kenya, connecting with everyone from high-powered politicians to the rural and urban working class, and his music deserves a much wider international audience.

Disc 1
1. Kenya Kurungara (1977) – Joseph Kamaru
2. Ke Wapendane (1977) – Joseph Kamaru
3. Kwandikwo Ti Guciarwo (1976) – Joseph Kamaru
4. Gari La Trela (1982) With City Sound Band – Joseph Kamaru
5. Wa Mwene Ni Umwe (1976) – Joseph Kamaru
6. Njohi Ndiri Mwarimu (1966) – Joseph Kamaru
7. Karolina (1982) With Kamaru Super Stars – Joseph Kamaru
8. Ngunia Nguru (1985) With Kamaru Mixed Grill and Kamaru Super Stars – Joseph Kamaru
9. Kimiiri (2007) – Joseph Kamaru
10. Ikihanda Munyugi (1988) – Joseph Kamaru
11. Chunga Rurimi (1989) With City Sound Band – Joseph Kamaru
12. Riria Mugutwenja (1975) With City Sound Band – Joseph Kamaru
13. J.M. Kariuki (1975) With Kamaru Celina Band – Joseph Kamaru
14. Ndari Ya Mwarimu Pt. 2 (1969) – Joseph Kamaru
15. Muhiki Wa Mikosi (1988) – Joseph Kamaru
16. Andu a Madaraka (1969) – Joseph Kamaru
17. Ni Kirume (2007) – Joseph Kamaru