SARABI_ALIVE
KenyaSARABI is a unit and they thrive to show the same on stage with music that centers on
Social Justice and is the bold voice of the youth. The music itself is electric, engaging,
emotional and still hard hitting. With energy as a central element, it is a blend of
traditional East African rhythms, Benga and Afro Beat, fused with Rock and Reggae.
In 2013, SARABI released a single Fuata Sheria (Respect the law). The song was
SARABI’s summary of Kenya at 50 years and highlights major corruption scandals that
have never been resolved despite the formation of numerous tribunals.
Their social engagements extend to their own neighborhoods, from teaching kids from
the informal settlement of Kibera, to mentorships for kids in the ghettos or as they call it,
‘The Humble Kingdom’.
In 2016 a documentary film about SARABI, their story and their music, titled Music is Our
Weapon was premiered. It is a film about the power of music as a tool for social change.
SARABI have recently been appointed as the Kenyan Ambassadors for African Artists
Peace Initiative (AAPI).
SARABI have become one of East Africa’s most popular live bands, performing twice
at Sauti Za Busara Festival in Zanzibar, Selam Festival in Addis Ababa Ethiopia,
Bayimba International Festival in Kampala Uganda, DOADOA Cultural Market in Jinja
Uganda, Tanzania’s East African Vibes Concert hosted by Culture and Development
East Africa (CDEA) in Dar es Salaam and Karibu Music Festival in Bagamoyo Tanzania.
SARABI had a successful 2015 summer tour in Europe performing at Africa Oyé Festival
in Liverpool UK in June and Roskilde Festival in Denmark in July. SARABI was a
Showcase Performer at the World Music Expo (WOMEX) in Budapest Hungary in
October 2015. In 2017 had a successful Spring tour gracing ISFit in Norway. Performing
at clubs Atlas, Huset, Global CPH and Klaverfabrikken in Denmark, SELAM Festival
Sweden. After taking a break for two years, sarabi is back with a new vibe, a new face
and ready to conquer.
INSTAGRAM: sarabiafrica
FACEBOOK:
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SarabiBand
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