Soundtracks @ Red Kiva
Season 1 Episode 9 - Kinobe
Chinobay, formerly known as Kinobe, is a born-and-raised Ugandan and a self-taught artist who specializes in instruments from the kingdom of Buganda.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Starring:Chinobay
Directed by:TAC Studios
Season 1
S01:E01 - Corneille (Rwanda)
This episode profiles Corneille, a Rwandan-Canadian R&B singer and songwriter who was born in West Germany and sings in both French and English.
S01:E05 - Occidental Brothers (Ghana)
The Occidental Brothers perform their blend of high-energy soukous, rootsy Ghanaian Highlife, and African Jazz to recreate Africa's guitar band era.
S01:E06 - Lorraine Klaasen (South Africa)
Reputed as one of Nelson Mandela's favorite musicians, the South African-born and raised artist Lorraine Klaasen performs at the REDkiva lounge.
S01:E07 - Baaba Maal (Senegal)
Chicago’s REDkiva lounge hosts the Grammy-nominated Baaba Maal, a Senegalese singer, guitarist, and percussionist.
S01:E08 - Ugochi
Affectionately known as the "African Buttafly," Ugochi is a Nigerian afro-soul musician, poet, writer, instructor, and the founder of Spirit Speaks.
S01:E09 - Kinobe
Chinobay, formerly known as Kinobe, is a born-and-raised Ugandan and a self-taught artist who specializes in instruments from the kingdom of Buganda.
S01:E10 - Chicago Afro Beat
World music group the Chicago Afrobeat Project experiments with the influences of afrobeat, hip hop, funk, jazz, juju music, and rock.
S01:E11 - Michael Ross / Blu3
Ugandan R&B musician and dancer Michael Ross Kakooza performs alongside Blu 3, the all-female Ugandan band formed on a competition TV show.
S01:E12 - Orchestra of Tetouan (Morocco)
The Orchestra of Tetouan is a Moroccan ensemble known for using a diverse selection of instruments in their Andalusian classical music.
S01:E13 - Soukous Stars
Get to know Shimita, vocalist for the group Soukous Stars and the acclaimed "father of Soukous," a fast-paced, guitar-driven form of African music.
S01:E15 - Sindoola: Senegal
Citing traditional Western African music as an influence, Senegalese musician Oumar Sagna performs select hits from his album "Sindoolaa."
S01:E16 - Wayna: Ethiopia
Wayna is an Ethiopia-born and Washington, D.C.-raised singer and songwriter who describes her music as a fusion of jazz, folk, and hip-hop.
S01:E17 - Dan Boadi & Ghanatta (Ghana)
Ghana artists Dan Boadi & Ghanatta describe the scope of their musical range, weaving in and out of funk, highlife, afrobeat, and reggae.
S01:E20 - Loide Jorge
With a cultural background of France, Mozambique, Guinea Bissau, and California, Loide Jorge's music is as much a mix of her upbringing as she is.
S01:E21 - Kuku
Today's performance at Chicago's REDkiva lounge features Nigerian musical artist Kuku, who credits his soulful, folky sound to his Yoruba roots.
S01:E22 - Magic Carpet
The music of the Magic Carpet group is an eclectic mix of jazz, reggae, and funk blended with the traditions of Africa, the Middle East, and India.
S01:E23 - Billy Konate
Billy Nankouma Konate, known as one of the most remarkable African percussionists of his generation, brings Malinke culture into his music.
S01:E24 - Jayme Stone
Canadian composer and producer Jayme Stone makes music inspired by sounds from around the world. Joining him is Mali-born musician Yacouba Sissoki.
S01:E25 - Maurice Kirya
Ugandan musician Maurice Kirya credits himself as a creator of the soul music of Uganda.
S01:E26 - Yaw
Chicago-raised Yaw Agyeman is a vocalist and performance artist who credits his career to his parents and the music of Ghana.
S01:E27 - Kouyate
With his band beside him, Mali-born Bassekou Kouyate shows off his incredible skills on the Ngoni, a traditional lute found in West Africa.
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