It is undisputed that
Kalenjins are endowed with singing gift rooted in their friendly culture and creativity
that demands support and appreciation from every listener and viewer.
After Kenya got its
independence, musicians with the late Kipchamba arap Taboituk, Tumbalal Arap
Sang and Monori started educative, informative and entertaining musical career
which lasted for decades receiving National recognition from leaders including
retired President Daniel Arap Moi.
Having handled their
talent with patience and respect, they inspired several young artists who took
over the mantle up to the current technological era.
Both Christian and
secular artists who have sustained their career and attracted thousands of
funds includes; Pr. Joel Kimetto, Tumbal Arap Sang and Solomon Monori
(mentioned above), Makiche Arap Rotich, Paul Subembe, Chebaibai, Philip Sigei,
Chepkorir, Kapchumbe Sisters, Shuttle sisters, Naswa, Mike Aron
Rotich(sweetstaar), Isimba, Tapteet, Arap Laal, Lilian Mibei, Emmy Kosgei,
Lilian Rotich, Mr. Israel and more whom we will highlight their profiles on
this blog.
The most influential
artists who left us recently are Kipchamba Arap Taboituk, Junior Kotestes and
beloved lady Diana Chelele who embraced and sustained South African singing
style for ten years before her untimely departure.
On top of covering their
profiles, connecting us with them, we will shed light on the challenges
bedeviling musicians and offer a lasting remedy that will boost their
instrumental profession.
It will be incomplete if
I fail to mention that the largest percentage of the leading musicians have
their roots traced to Bomet County.
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