George Mukabi

George Mukabi
George Mukabi
Born	George Mukabi; 1930; Kakamega, Western Kenya
Died	1963; Kenya
Cause of death	Murder
Occupation	Musician; singer; songwriter; guitarist; visual artist;
Children	Johnstone Ouko Mukabi
	Musical career
Genres	Folk;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar;
Years active	1948–1963
Labels	African Gramophone Store; CMS Records;
Associated acts	Marehemu George Mukabi;

George Mukabi (1930–1963) was a folk musician from Kenya, and was one of the first recording musicians in the country.[1] In his short musical career he recorded less than 30 songs.[2]

He was influenced by "Nyasa" Malawian bands and set out to play similar music in the finger-picking style. His playing was massively popular and influential, affecting urban players like John Mwale, and created what became sukuti music, popular among western Kenya's traditional people.

He was killed when an argument with his wife's family got out of hand.[2]

References

Erterkin, Ziya. "A Private Concert". Blue Flamingo 78 r.p.m. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
"Marehemu George Mukabi - Sengula Nakupenda". Snap, Crackle and Pop. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2016. Tribute by fellow musician who knew George Mukabi Well, Mr John Nzenze (Producer AGS Records)

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[1] Erterkin, Ziya. "A Private Concert". Blue Flamingo 78 r.p.m. Retrieved 25 August 2016.

[snap-2] "Marehemu George Mukabi - Sengula Nakupenda". Snap, Crackle and Pop. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2016. Tribute by fellow musician who knew George Mukabi Well, Mr John Nzenze (Producer AGS Records)