Jabali Afrika

Jabali Afrika is an Afro-Rock jam band, formed by former members of the Kenyan National Theatre. The band currently consists of original members, the brothers Justo and Joseck Asikoye, as well as Dumisizwe Bhembe, who joined the band "mid-stream."

Jabali Afrika
OriginKenya
GenresAfro-Rock
Years active1990s–present
Websitejabaliafrika.com
MembersJusto Asikoye
Joseck Asikoye
Dumisizwe Bhembe

Influences and Musical Style

Inspiration for Jabali Afrika's musical style includes Fundi Konde and George Mukabi, and the band incorporates customary instruments such as the Mbumbumbu bass drums, the sikuti drum and chivoti flute.

History

Jabali Afrika began in the early '90s, composed of dancers, singers, and drummers from the Kenyan National Theatre. The band chose its name from the Kiswahili word for "rock," jabali, and included Afrika as a reminder of its heritage. Initially performing traditional Kenyan songs, the group gained the attention of the Kenyan National Talent Search, leading to international tours organized by African Heritage.[1] The band would soon arrive in the United States and based itself in the Pittsburgh region. In 1996, the band gained attention by appearing in an episode of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, performing the song "Tree, Tree, Tree".[2]

Discography
Studio albums
  • Journey (1996)
  • Remember the Past (1999)
  • Rootsganza (2001)
  • Mayosi (2005)
  • Rebellion 1963 To The Future (2014)
  • Nakumbuka (2017)
  • Hesabu Moja Mbili (2017)

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-12. Retrieved 2014-10-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1606484/combined
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