Benganology What you MISSED**

So like a week ago one Chizi launched his album at a successful event held at the National Museum, with a great line up all i was waiting for is the album preview dubbed Benganoology, and i was with one Antoneosoul yet another great upcoming artist and the photographer with one of the heaviest cameras ever Munene i bet u have seen some of his work on Tru Love also check out www.cravemusicmag.com.

From the look of things it was going to be a cold but great night, and i made my way to the front off course some faces i knew i saw them, Pa the manager for The Villagers Band and Marcus Olang the brains behind Diary(well am a stalker hahaha)but the list is endless and i could go on and on...

The 3rd Bar Stool Open Mic**

Yet again the only place to be this Thursay as Barstool hits ss3, at giigles from 7pm.

Come Enjoy the best of poetry and music, mchongoano and a fun crowd....

Remember the poet of the night gets a voucher to use at the Real Cutz and a Free Website from Infoken Solutions.

The A-ffair **

We had another Affair earlier and again, a concert featuring performances from Kenya's A- list musicians:

Asiyo Jacob

Jacob began playing piano at the tender age of 11 after hearing a piano being played in the music room at his elementary school. An intense determination that has its roots in this childhood recollection has led to Jacob becoming not only a very competent musician but an extremely passionate one as well. www.jacobasiyo.com. This would be his frist perfo...rmance on the A-ffair Stage.

Atemi Oyungu:

On her debut release of ‘’Happy’’ in 2004, Kenyans were undoubtedly sure that the new hit single was a product of an award winning musician such as Angie Stone or Aretha Franklin on account of her powerful vocal abilities surpassed all local industry standards. Atemi has been described as Kenya’s Miriam Makeba- her stage presence during her live shows fills up and brightens up even the darkest and coldest of spaces. She makes a comeback to the A list Stage.

Adwar Chris and The Villagers Band:

The Villagers Band released their brand new album “Nofork Hotel” in December 2009. This Nairobi based band comprising 9 members has a unique style of music dubbed Bengenge. This is a fusion of pop, benga and genge and other forms of popular African music such as mbalax, lingala and zouk.This would be their second performance at the Affair.

Aceda Chizi:

The 'crown prince of benga' is fast becoming the flavor of Kenyan fusion and jazz music with a reputaion that is growing by leaps and bounds. This multi-talented 25 year old released his first album titled Suluwe back in 2005 while at Nairobi based Kijiji Records. His sophomore album Benganology is due for release July 30th

**Open Mic - Hosted By ADELLE 1st Anniversary**

CONGRATS TO ADELLE its One YEAR NOW.

Open mic is celebrating its ONE year anniversary and what better way to do it than at a poolside listening to performers who have graced the open mic stage over the year!
We are also spreading the message of peace in our country through this open mic.

PERFORMERS INCLUDE: Aziza,Wendy Kimani, Jaya, Elani, Lele, Fena, Dempsey, Kevin/ Man-Njoroge, Wanjeri, Sitawa, Black Skillz, Chris Mark, Horn and many more

**Wamathai Exclusive**

Wamathai.com will host another spoken word event on Thursday, the 5th of August 2010 and the program is as follows:

* The event will be hosted by Dela
* Performances by: Wanjeri Gakuru, Jemedari, Wanjiku Mwaurah, Kevin Gachuma, Mike Kwambo, Njeri Wangari, Anyiko Owoko, Immah & others
* Music by: Aziza, Skiza & Lele
... * Prose reading by James Ochweri
* The Screening of Mark Kaigwa’s Film Dawa
* An after party with DJ Steel playing Afro-Fusion & Neo Soul

Other Details

Date: 5th August

Venue: VIP Secrets Lounge, View Park Towers Nairobi

Time: 7.00 PM till Late

Charges: Kshs. 300 in Advance

**Kwani Open Mic re-loaded** feat Dela

Karibuni to the third edition of Kwani? Open Mic Reloaded. Save this date on your calendar and as always, great poetry, spoken word performances and a surprise musician.

...Our Mc will be the lovely Cindy Ogana.

You will also have a chance to buy all Kwani? Titles at super discounted prices.

**A.S.A.P** August Edition

This Months A.S.A.P and we will be hosting,
Michael Soi as our political visual artist (not to be missed),
Mike Rua, one man Mugithi guitarist (hilarious) and
while we're being humorous, Eric Omondi, stand up comedian will be replacing a poet this time.