One of the Finest UK-BASED African Musicians Explores the Traditional Culture of his People, the Luo: 'go Far, See the World, but Don't Forget Where You Come Fromà'
One of the Finest UK-BASED African Musicians Explores the Traditional Culture of his People, the Luo: 'go Far, See the World, but Don't Forget Where You Come Fromà'
"This artist is so good, 5 stars are not enough! Ayub Ogada is such a talented Kenyan musical performer, his music is just AMAZING!! A few of his songs can be heard on the movie, "I Dreamed of Africa". I cannot say enough good things about this artist! I listen to his music all this time & never get tired of hearing him! I love this cd & think that it would be a favorite in any collection."
Beautiful!
Yogawannabe | 12/28/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this CD while at a yoga retreat. I sampled the music quickly and bought it almost on impulse. Now it is 6 months later and I continue to listen to it almost every day (one reviewer wrote how his wife listens to it every day and I wonder if that's not my husband using a psudonym..?) Truly, this cd is nothing short of a precious gem in my otherwise very Anglo Saxon music collection. He is featured on many collaboration/collection cds, but I think I'll wait for his next solo release. PLEASE let there me another solo release!"
Deep, refreshing.. a piece of peace in motion
Mercy Wambui | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 05/31/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As a Kenyan, I feel immensely proud of Ogada's path. He was always ahead of his time musically.. even with the African Heritage band years ago. Living away from home, it's Ogada's music that reminds me of just how diverse and rich our traditional sounds are. I often reach out for Kothbiro in those moments of nostalgia. This album is precious - as precious and as cherished as Lokua Kanza, Lionel Loueke and Richard Bona. In my world, the work of these amazing african musicians floats somewhere, slightly above the realm music.. simply put - it's peace in motion.
Mercy Wambui"
Kenyan glory
ViccyG | Melbourne, Australia | 07/10/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was introduced to Ayub Ogada through the film The Constant Gardener and hearing Kothbiro again on a radio program reminded me that I had promised myself to listen to more of this great musical talent. This CD is a must have for those who want to be uplifted and believe in the world. I listen to it and feel so good to be alive."