Heavy Combination
Joseph Kamaru
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Release Date: 31/10/2025
A crucial introduction to the 'King of Kikuyu Benga'! 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.
1: Kenya Kurungara (1977)
2: Ke Wapendane (1977)
3: Kwandikwo Ti Guciarwo (1976)
4: Gari La Trela (1982) With City Sound Band
5: Wa Mwene Ni Umwe (1976)
6: Njohi Ndiri Mwarimu (1966)
7: Karolina (1982) With Kamaru Super Stars
8: Ngunia Nguru (1985) With Kamaru Mixed Grill and Kamaru Super Stars
9: Kimiiri (2007)
10: Ikihanda Munyugi (1988)
11: Chunga Rurimi (1989) With City Sound Band
12: Riria Mugutwenja (1975) With City Sound Band
13: J.M. Kariuki (1975) With Kamaru Celina Band
14: Ndari Ya Mwarimu Pt. 2 (1969)
15: Muhiki Wa Mikosi (1988)
16: Andu a Madaraka (1969)
17: Ni Kirume (2007)