Harness the marvelous rich sounds of contemporary Maasai music in this debut album. Making his appearance first at the famous Spotlight on Kenyan music program at the Alliance Francaise Nairobi, Teto Tutuma has been around enriching concerts and gigs with his unique offering for over 5 years now. ‘Nosim Ai’ is a condensation of feelings and experiences this artist has had since 2006 when Volume 2 of Spotlight on Kenyan Music was launched. Part of this project was ’Iyie Ake’ his first recorded single, which ‘Nation newspaper’ termed as having got an international appeal.
Teto Tutuma hails from Kitengela, a fast growing township in Kajiado County. His interest in this distinctive style of music began when he came to the Kenya National Theatre in 2001. It was here that he met other artists doing different sounds that were synonymous to their cultural backgrounds. After picking up a guitar, the rest is history. Several years of watching his friends play, opening for them as well as listening to some African greats like; Ishmael Lo, Ali Farka Toure, Diogal, Salif Keita, Muntu Valdo.
This is the first of this kind of music in maasailand. Most artists today in this part of the country are into rhumba inspired gospel tunes with similar progressions. Teto Tutuma performs his music live. Infusing elements of poetry and oral narratives into his performances connects this album with African ways of telling stories. It’s definitely a must hear for all lovers of unique African sounds
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