Brian Sigu is a contemporary benga[1] Kenyan musician.

Brian Sigu
BornKenya
OriginKenyan
GenresBenga
InstrumentGuitar

He fuses Luo folk music and benga music which evolved around the 1950s. Original benga was created by infusing beats from instruments such as Orutu and nyatiti with drums. The rhythm was slow and poetic.

Sigu is a guitarist, singer, composer and songwriter.

He started his band, Brian Sigu and Kavirondo Blues Band.[2]

Afro-fusion and Folk

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Sigu combines afro fusion and afro pop.[3][4] He has replicated the traditional Luo sounds and instruments with modern ones while maintaining the original sounds.

Albums

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  • Jambaka[5] released on November 23, 2021
  • Apaka[6] released on June 16, 2023.

References

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  1. ^ Anyango, Amondi. "Kenya, the vibrant melting pot of genres". Health. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  2. ^ QIQWETU LIVE GIGS (2023-03-24). Brian Sigu & The Kavirondo Blues Band Performing #Live at #PDF2023 #SiguLive. Retrieved 2024-08-29 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Brian Sigu". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  4. ^ Brian Sigu On The Onset Of His Music Journey, His New Album And More | The Lounge, retrieved 2024-08-29
  5. ^ "Brian Sigu JAMBAKA". Google search. 22 November 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  6. ^ "Brian Sigu APAKA - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.