People

Sarabi

Kenya

Biography

SARABI – which means “mirage” in Swahili – is an Afro Fusion band made up of young musicians from Nairobi’s Eastlands slums. Formed in 2005, the group is influenced by the everyday happenings around its members, who then create a sound picture that vividly represents the society’s journey. SARABI’s music is made up of traditional Kenyan rhythms, Benga and a blend of Western sounds.

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