Choices Thursdays Presents Gogosimo Live And It’s Free.

As children growing up in Mombasa, we’d play many games and one of them was Kibe/Gogosimo.  What am i rumbling about?

That is where this amazing band got their name from. That in essence tells you the kinda music they play. Though not restricted to coastal music, they have made that their bedrock and can make you dance! If you haven’t, tonight’s your chance . I won’t even say anymore, I’ll let the event’s press release paint a backdrop for you. Their music is permeated by lilting Swahili, the sexy husky tone of Suzanne and James’ commanding tenor. Choices is along Baricho road.

“Gogosimo is a Swahili word,coined from an African game similar to hide and seek. They began as a two piece band in December 2001, as Susan and James. They have since made additions along the way to form a seven piece band. James’ love of music can be attributed to the influence of his father-Govea Ndongo Jose, who is a well known musician of Congolese descent and also Stevie Wonder, Lokoa Konza and Mzee Ngala.

Susan’s powerful,husky vocals makeup part of the distinctive sound of Gogosimo. Born in Nairobi, Susan met james while they were part of Kenya’s reknown band-Safari Sounds. Gogo simo has so far recorded 3 albums:Gogosimo(2004), Heshima featuring Papa Wemba(2008) and Upawa(2012). They have toured Africa and Europe and including performing on cruise ships sailing the Indian Ocean for 2 yrs. Gogosimo’s mission is to spread true ‘afro-smooth Kenyan sound’ to the world.”

Have a listen to kibe below, one of their songs. Just make sure you don’t get fired for dancing up a storm in the office.

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