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Kakai Kilonzo (1954 in Kilimambogo, Machakos District – 24 February 1987) was a musician from Kenya. He led the band Kilimambogo Brothers.

Overview

Kilonzo released his first recording with Kilimambogo Brothers in 1975 when he released the song ' Mama Kifagio'. The group split in 1978 when Joseph Mwania and Joseph Sila left to form another group, Original Kilimambogo Stars. Kilonzo, however, continued releasing music with Kilimambogo Brothers. Originally, he performed in Kamba, his native language, but rose into national fame after releasing music in Swahili.

Death

Kilonzo died in 1987 due to illness. After the death of Kakai, his band Les Kilimambogo Brothers continued performing without him, although with less success.

Legacy

The Shava Musik record label has released two Kakai Kilonzo & Kilimambogo Brothers compilation albums: The Best of Kakai Volumes 1 and 2. His song "Mama Sofi pt2" is on the Rough Guide to the Music of Kenya compilation CD.

References

  1. "Best of Kakai Vol. 1 - liner notes". Archived from the original on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  2. ^ Simon Broughton, Mark Ellingham, Richard Trillo, Orla Duane, Vanessa Dowell World Music: The Rough Guide Rough Guides, 1999
  3. "Kakai Kilonzo's life history". Archived from the original on 16 October 2002. Retrieved 20 December 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. Shava Musik Produktion & Verlag
  5. "Worldmusic.net Rough Guides". Archived from the original on 10 March 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
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