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Udulele
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32
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Producer
Bio
John Oriwo, better known by his stage name Udulele, is a renowned artist who has received numerous awards for his exceptional talent as a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and audio engineer. He is widely recognized as the father of soulful Benga and Kantingwati rhythm and groove, an enchanting musical style that serves as the core of Bengatronics, the acclaimed studio he co-founded in Nairobi. Udulele's impressive discography features captivating tracks like Wakalala, Adungu Love, Subira, and Lamu Tamu. His debut album, "Soulful Benga Vol. 1," released in October 2022, showcases notable collaborations with Ayrosh and Nyati Dysa. Notably, he was honored with the Latin America Green Award 2021 for his composition "Piny Maru" in "Ventanas, Vol. 2."
Discography
Albums1
Soulful Benga Vol.1
Soulful Benga Vol.12022 • AlbumTracks: 11
EPs1
Ololokwe
Ololokwe2023 • EPTracks: 3
Singles9
Anyango
Anyango2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Lamu Tamu
Lamu Tamu2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Lamu Tamu
Lamu Tamu2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Biwamiel
Biwamiel2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Macho Gololi
Macho Gololi2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Wakalala
Wakalala2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Looking Back
Looking Back2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Subira
Subira2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Adungu Love
Adungu Love2020 • SingleTracks: 1
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