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D.O. Misiani
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Daniel Misiani, also known as D.O. Misiani, is widely regarded as the father of Kenyan Benga. His music incorporated elements of Luo women's Bodi music and the Congo's fingerpicked guitar style. Despite his parents' opposition, Misiani pursued a full-time music career, forming the Shirati Luo Voice, later renamed Shirati Jazz. His lyrics always struck a chord with his fans, but he was also repeatedly prosecuted for them by the Kenyan government. Sadly, Misiani tragically died in a car accident in 2006.
Discography
Albums9
Amuka Salama
Amuka Salama2976 • AlbumTracks: 9
Maoni ya Africa
Maoni ya Africa2015 • AlbumTracks: 10
Nyahera Declarations
Nyahera Declarations2015 • AlbumTracks: 7
Rainbow
Rainbow2015 • AlbumTracks: 7
Gor Kogalo
Gor Kogalo2013 • AlbumTracks: 14
Isabella Muga
Isabella Muga2013 • AlbumTracks: 10
Bim En Bim
Bim En Bim2012 • AlbumTracks: 9
Benga Blast!
Benga Blast!1989 • albumTracks: 10
Mbona Huolewi
Mbona HuolewiNaN • AlbumTracks: 10
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