Joseph Kamaru – Heavy Combination 1966-2007 (Vinyl)

A crucial introduction to the 'King of Kikuyu Benga' and the first career-spanning retrospective of the incredible catalogue of the late, great Joseph Kamaru.

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.
    
2 x Vinyl

Tracklist:
A1    Joseph Kamaru–    Kenya Kũrũngara
A2    Joseph Kamaru–    Ke Wapendane
A3    Joseph Kamaru–    Kwandĩkwo Ti Gũciarwo
A4    Joseph Kamaru & City Sound Band*–    - Gari La Trela
A5    Joseph Kamaru–    Wa Mwene Nĩ Ũmwe
B1    Joseph Kamaru–    Njohi Ndirĩ Mwarimu
B2    Joseph Kamaru & Kamaru Super Stars–    Karolina
B3    Joseph Kamaru, Kamaru Mixed Grill* & Kamaru Super Stars–    Ngunia Ngũrũ
B4    Joseph Kamaru–    Kĩmĩĩrĩ 6:38 10
C1    Joseph Kamaru–    Ĩkĩhanda Mũnyũgĩ 3:16 11
C2    Joseph Kamaru & City Sound Band*–    Chunga Rũrĩmĩ
C3    Joseph Kamaru & City Sound Band*–    Rĩrĩa Mũgũtwenja
C4    Joseph Kamaru & Kamaru Celina Band–    J.M. Kariuki
C5    Joseph Kamaru–    Ndarĩ Ya Mwarimu Pt. 2
D1    Joseph Kamaru–    Mũhiki Wa Mikosi
D2    Joseph Kamaru–    Andũ A Madaraka
D3    Joseph Kamaru–    Nĩ Kĩrume