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| Eric Wainaina delivering a keynote address at Aga Khan Academy Mombasa on Saturday during the academy's 13th graduation ceremony |
Eric Wainaina famed for his “Nchi ya Kitu Kidogo” song has told upcoming artistes to learn
musical instruments besides writing their own songs.
According to him this is the only way to stay
relevant in the industry which he terms as being competitive.
He says his new album ‘Dreams in Stereo’ is currently available in all digital platforms
including mdundo.com, skiza and amazon tunes.
The famed artiste says “the new album is one of my
fine works.”
The artist however denied claims that he was working
behind the curtain rather he says he had earlier on produced two albums which according
to him did not get good airplay.
“The music industry like any other industry has both
ups and downs,” he said. The new album “Dreams
in Stereo” is a vivid description of my life, love, passion and betrayal.”
Asked what entails a good artiste Eric said “a good
artiste is the one who responds honestly how they feel about a thing. There is
time and place for everything.”
He says he is passionate about Sauti Soul, Benga and
Lingalla music.
The artiste was speaking at the sidelines of a
graduation ceremony at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa on Saturday where he was
the chief guest.
The Kenyan Musician has inspired many, touching the
hearts of many Kenyans with songs that hold a deep sense of nationality and a strong
sensation of unity.
He made his debut in 2001 with his career launching
album Sawa Sawa which remains among
the list of the country’s most selling solo albums.
Wainaina’s music style is a mixture of East African
guitar tunes and Kenyan Benga rhythm accompanied by modern harmony.
Some of the albums including: Sawa sawa 2001, Twende
Twende 2006, Love + Protest 2011 Daima Mimi Mkenya Nchi ya Kitu Kidogo among
others.
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