Posts filed under ‘Open Mic’
Hip Hop: Suits N’ Mic IV – A Moment in Rhyme, May 11 2013 @ MJ Centre
Date: May 11, 2013
Venue: MJ Centre
Tickets: Kshs 500
Poetry: BOGOF – Mine to Move, May 11 2013 @ Hilton Hotel
Being Only Great Of Finesse presents, “Mine to Move”
An afternoon of moving, sincere lyricism and art
On Saturday 11th May 2013, the Being Only Great Of Finesse events presents, “Mine to Move” a live and active anthology of poetry, music and visual art at the Hilton Hotel Nairobi.
The event runs from 3 to 7 pm and entry is Kshs 500
The event attracts Kenyans both young and young at heart who want to keep their pulse on the newest trends in music, poetry and visual arts. It attracts creative energetic minds ripe for deep conversations and exhilarating intellectual socializing. It attracts young people curious to explore their world on their own terms and unafraid of brutally honest representations of the issues around us as well as sincere, heartfelt lyricism, and honest unpretentious poetry.
Artists expected to perform at May’s B.O.G.O.F event are poets: Kelvin Kaesa and A Lost Child Soul. Music from: Louise Madete with the Band Yellow Light Machine, the band SOCS and the multilingual hip hop emcee Kalimani alongside 2012 Nokia Don’t skip the beat freestyle battle champion, Shahidi Xcalibur. Sketch artists: Ramzzy, Denet, Siege, Nduta and Melpractice will Sketch away during the event drawing inspiration from the performers, the audience and of course the theme: mine to move.
The contemplation behind the events theme, ‘mine to move’, is the understanding that its within your power to grasp at opportunities and transform situations and within your power to lay still and just move with the flow.
The theme is in line with the vision that B.O.G.O.F. events holds for the society, “to Revolutionize the self through Music and Art”.
The event presents the art enthusiast a chance to experience refreshing talent in an intimate and engaging setting at a central place in the C.B.D. yet removed from the hustle and bustle of the streets.
This Boy/This Man, Feb. 14 2013 @ Dass Ethiopian Restaurant
Date: February 14, 2013
Venue: Dass Ethiopian Restaurant, Westlands
Time: 6-9 pm
Tickets: Single Kshs 600, CoupleKshs 1,000
Performances by: Mimmo, El Poet, NIque Apollo and Tamasha beats
Plus celebrity auction: Michelle Morgan and Bernard Ndong
Word Up Live! Presents Flying Kisses, Feb. 15 2013 @ Dass Restaurant
Date: February 15 2013
Venue: Dass, The Ethiopian Restaurant – Westlands
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Entry: 400 ksh (Inclusive of a soda) Gate, Advance 250ksh (without a soda) by 13th Feb (Mpesa: 0701606346)
Host: Ricardo Benon
Featured Artists: Angela Wambui Muiruri, Cynthia Waliaula, Pauline Ay, Fadhilee Itulya, Kibali Moreithi, Rix-Poet, Archangel Ngumi, Raya Wambui, Yung Noiz, Dynasty Kamau, Teardrops, Youth at Heart
Mc:Angela Wambui Muiruri
WORD UP LIVE! is an event run by Poet-cum-Singer Ricardo Benon. This is platform focuses on giving exposure to upcoming musicians, MC’s, Narrators and Poets and market the products of established artists through marketing their Videos, CD’s and Upcoming concerts.
The event mainly focuses on Live Bands, Poetry and Spoken-Word.
For more information on WORD UP LIVE EVENTS visit http://worduplive.kbo.co.ke/
Kwani Open Mic: w/poet Benson Kimani, Feb. 5 2013 @ Arfa Lounge
Date: February 5, 2013
Venue: Arfa Lounge [Mama Ngina st,. inside IMAX cinema]
Time: 7-9 pm
Tickets: Kshs 200
[Update] Cancelled – Kwani Open Mic: Poetry Slam, Dec. 4 2012 @ Arfa Lounge
Date: December 4, 2012
Venue: Arfa Lounge – Mama Ngina St, Inside IMAX Cinema
Time: 7-9 pm
Tickets: Kshs 200
MC: Cindy Ogana
Update!
We regret to cancel the December Edition of Kwani? Open Mic due to the recent matatu strike – From Kwan? Facebook Page
Live Hip-Hop: Suits & Mic w/ Jemedariflows PointBlank & Zosi, Nov. 24 2012 @ UpStairs
Date: November 24, 2012
Venue: The Upstairs Rooftop of Crooked Qs
Time: 8.00pm
Tickets: Kshs 500
About
Suits and Mics is a unique Live Hip-Hop event. It is a fusion of jazzy tunes by Band 254 and lyrical mastery by Jemedari, Point Blank and Rilla.
Listen to Letter to the president by Jemedari
Word Up Live: Celebrating Young Talent, Nov. 17 2012 @ Dass Ethiopian Restaurant
Date: November 17, 2012
Venue: Dass Ethiopian Restaurant, Westlands
Time: 6.30-11 pm
Contacts: 0722 744 876/ 0701 606 346
Kwani Open Mic: Feat. Poet Esther Poyer and Artist Christine Kamau, Nov. 6 2012 @ Club Soundd
Date: November 6, 2012
Venue: Club Soundd
Time: 7-10pm
Tickets: Kshs 200
Featured Poet: Esther Poyer
Featured Artist: Christine Kamau
MC: Cindy Ogana
Hip Hope Fest, Oct. 6 2012 @ Sarakasi Dome
Date: October 6, 2012
Venue: Sarakasi Dome
Time: 2-6pm
Kwani Open Mic feat. El Poet & Jemedari Flows, Oct. 2 2012 @ Club Soundd
Date: October 2, 2012
Venue: Club Soundd
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Kshs 200
Featured: Poet – El Poet, Artists – Jemedari & Trifecta
MC: Cindy Ogana
Wamathai Spoken Word, Sept. 22 2012 @ MJ Centre
Date: September 22, 2012
Venue: MJ Centre
Time: 3-7pm
Tickets: Kshs 300 advance [0704090471] & Kshs 400 at the Gate
Hosts: Mark Kaigwa & Pinky Ghelani
Poetry Performance by: Raya Wambui, El Poet, Young Nnoiz, Black Skillz
Music by: Waithera, Patoh & Peter Nyabuto
Art Exhibition by: Nduta Kariuki & Ian Weswa
The School Bell Rings, Sept. 13-16 2012 @ Storymoja #HayFestKe
Festival Dates: September 13-16, 2012
Venue: National Museum of Kenya
Festival Tickets: Kshs 1000/Day, Kshs 1500/Season
The Story Moja Hay Festival Stir Up: Presents The School Bell Rings. After the school bell rings, life begins.
The School Bell Rings is a new and entirely unique production, bringing in both brand new pieces and old favourites, but turning them all on their heads. More than just a spoken word event, it is a multi media production featuring music, film, spoken word and dance, showcasing a collection of some of the best Kenyan spoken word artists, all taking their pieces to the next level.
Artists include Kennet B, Wanjiku Mwaurah, Abu Sense, Moraa, Achieng Odhiambo, Zosi, SpeCfyd, Sam-O and music by Jemedari.
Date: Saturday 16th September 2012
Time: 9pm to 11pm
Venue: National Museum, Courtyard.
Price: ONLY 300/-
Tickets for the show also include access to the Up Lounge, a party hosted by Up magazine, starting at 7:00 pm till late.
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/329553910460450/
Kwani? Open Mic: Featured Poet Moraa & Featured Artist Juliani, Sept. 4 2012 @ Club Soundd
Date: September 4, 2012
Venue: Club Soundd
Time: 7 -10 pm
Tickets: Kshs 200
Featured Poet Moraa & Featured Artist Juliani
MC: Cindy Ogana
For more information: http://kwani.org/event/openmic/107/kwani_open_mic_september_edition_2012.htm
Music/Poetry: Rhythm & Spoken, Aug 24 2012 @ Urban Flavas
A music and poetry open mic jam will be taking place at Urban Flavas Bar and Grill, Kobil, Ojijo Road, Parklands (next to K1) on Friday
24th August. Doors open at 8.00pm and the open mic runs at 9-11pm.
There will be an Afro-groove after-party courtesy of the Urban Flava DJ’s.
Entry is Sh300. Free for R&S early sign up poets. Free R&S mix cd’s for first 15 guests.
Suits & Mics-The Acoustic Session, Jul. 15 2012 @ Club Soundd
Date: July 15, 2012
Venue: Club Soundd
Time: 3-6pm
Tickets: Kshs 300
Set in place to ensure the full appreciation of lyricism and the lyricists behind the music.
The Acoustic Sessions are a prelude to Suits And Mics Vol2..
Lyrical stylings by Victoria Zosi and Achieng Adhiambo, flows by Jemedari, Point Blank and Kimathi Marshall
Special Raw And Uncut session by MCs Eveready and Rilla
Mixtapes and LP’s shall also be available for sale.
For more information check their facebook event page
Spoken Word: Wamathai July, July 14 2012 @ Michael Joseph Centre
Wamathai Spoken Word July, a poetry, music and photography showcase, is on July 14th at the Michael Joseph Centre at Safaricom Headquarters, Waiyaki Way.
The event will be hosted by Sam Buggz and Stella Nasambu.
There will be Poetry Performances by: El Poet, Jemedari, Mwende Ngao, Kenyan Poet, Raya Wambui, Kevin Man Njoro, Michael Kwambo, Samo Bryton, Kavosa, Hosea Munyoro.
Music by: Demspey and the Boys, Ndila & Liron
Photography exhibition by: Koa
Other Details
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Charges: Kshs. 300 in advance & Kshs. 400 at the gate
Buy advance tickets by sending cash via MPESA to 0704 090471 [a confirmation message will be sent to you with a ticket number once payment is received] or at the Michael Joseph Centre Reception.
Contact info: Email: hello@wamathai.com Call: 0704 090 471
Slam Africa: The Writeful Throne, May 18 2012 @ DASS Ethiopian Restaurant
Date: May 18, 2012
Venue: DASS Restaurant, Westlands
Time: 7-11pm
Tickets: Kshs 500
Info: ahmedakil57@gmail.com
Poetry/Spoken Word: Slam Africa, Mar. 23 2012 @ Dass
Date: March 23, 2012
Venue: Dass Restaurant, Woodvale Groove Restaurant
Time: 7.30-11pm
Tickets: Kshs 500
Rhythm & Spoken: Music and Poetry Open Mic, Mar 1 2012 @ Avalon Tavern
A Great Music mix & Poetry Open Mic forum.
Followed with the (TRG) Thursday rare groove after party.
Dinner reservations available.
For detailed directions/info to venue call 0722744876/0728293632
Hip Hop Event: Suits-N-Mics, Mar. 9 2012 @ Michael Joseph Centre
Introducing the first Suits and Mics event
Date: March 9, 2012
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 6-8pm
Tickets: Kshs 300 (0723237869, 0723712507, 0708083798)
Performances by: Jemedari, Checkmate, Point Blank Evumbi & Pepe Haze
For more info. check their Facebook event page
WAPI Girls can Rhyme, Dec. 17 2011 @ Sarakasi Dome
WAPI Girls Can Rhyme is for the Ladies. The best of female hip hop talent in Kenya featuring Radio 1′s Adelle, Nazizi, Fenamenal, Ngwatilo, Xtatic, Wanjiku Mwaurah, Lness, Rachael, Michelle the Brand, Sharon Alai supported by some good males Anto Neosoul & Point Blank
Date: December 17, 2011
Venue: Sarakasi Dome
Time: 10am-4pm
Entry: Free
For more info check their facebook event page
Spoken Word: Slam Africa, Dec. 16, 2011 @ Dass
Date: December 16, 2011
Venue: Dass Restaurant
Time: 7.30-11pm
Tickets: Kshs 300
For more information check their facebook event page
Wamathai December, Dec. 3 2011 @ The Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House
Wamathai.com presents Wamathai Spoken Word December on;
December 3, 2011
Venue: The Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House on Waiyaki Way.
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Charges: Kshs. 300 in advance & Kshs. 400 at the gate
Advance tickets are available from WWW.TICKETSASA.COM & at the Michael Joseph Centre reception desk.
Hosts: TV personality Anyiko Owoko & Blogger and Auditor Robert Kunga.
Poetry Performances by: Wanjiku Mwaurah, Asali, Pearl, Jeremy Levinger, Lonesome Bounty, Kennet B, Nuru Bahati,Kevin ‘Man Njoro’, M.K, Abu Sense, Claude Baus, Miss Soulful, Ngatia, Dave Ndirangu, Aisha Salim, Ami, Mugambi Nthiga, Vickie Zosi, Mark Anthony, PotentAsh and many more
Music by: Elani & Afrology
The event will feature an exhibition of poetographs from the Koroga II project, a collaboration between Kenyan poets and photographers.
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