Ayrosh
Bio
Ayrosh, a Kenyan based Folk and Fusion singer songwriter. He has created records in his vernacular language – Gikuyu in addition to English and Kiswahili, and is known for his eclectic performances, for setting up his own event, also known as Folk Fusion Nairobi
Ayrosh is best known for his futuristic approach to Mugithi (a local genre derived from BENGA.)
Dubbed the New Age Mugithi sensation the singer also puts an event called Folk Fusion Mugithi.
Here, alongside other folk musicians, Ayrosh revisits old classics, fusing them with popular genres.
He is proud to have graced numerous stages in Nairobi, including, Africa nouveau, story moja, slam Africa among others. Ayrosh has also been nominated for various awards. SONDEKA AWARDS (Fusion artist of the year, CAFÉ NGOMA AWARDS (Folk Artist of the year)
Ayrosh derives his inspiration from Oliver Mtukudzi, Selif Keita, Bob Marley, BB king, Papa Wemba among many others. These influences can be heard in the music by the issues and topics he chooses to tackle as well his live sound.
His mantra is that we the people are architects of our happiness.
So spread the love of millions.