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Joseph Kamaru

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Kenyan benga musician

MusiciansLived 1939 to 2018 · aged 79
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Joseph Kamarū was a Kenyan Benga and gospel musician and political activist. He was an icon, a hero, and a leading Kikuyu musician, who has sold about half a million records. He was notable for his politically motivated songs either praising or criticizing the government.

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Joseph Kamarū was a Kenyan Benga and gospel musician and political activist. He was an icon, a hero, and a leading Kikuyu musician, who has sold about half a million records. He was notable for his politically motivated songs either praising or criticizing the government. His music covered the teachings of life, promiscuity and sexual harassment in Kenyan politics and social culture.

Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2018 · aged 79
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6 languages

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