Ahead of Kenya’s presidential election on Tuesday, Afropop stars Sauti Sol are using their music to encourage young Kenyans to vote. “A lot of the youth in Kenya feel like their voice doesn’t really count,” said band member Bien-Aimè Alusa.
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for August 11, 2011. Artists featured are: Kila, AfroCubism, Sauti Sol, Jonthan Richman and The Modern Lovers, Anouar Barhem, Vieux Farka Toure.
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for July 14, 2011. Artists featured are: Senor Mandril, Moriba Koita, Sauti Sol, Sidestepper, Susheela Raman.
Tunes spun on The World between our reports for July 11, 2011. Artists featured are: Incas in Cyberspace, Yin Tsang, Sauti Sol, AfroCubism, Oki Dub Ainu Band.
