Real Name:
Otieno,Mudigi,Chimano,Baraza
Music Genre:
Soul
R&B
Afropop
Record Label:
Penya Africa | Sauti Sol Entertainment
Nationality:
KENYA
Sauti Sol
- Background
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- Did you know?
Sauti Sol was formed in early 2005 as an a capella group Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Austin Chimano, Delvin Mudigi and later joined by guitarist Polycarp Otieno. Sauti Sol encompasses the band’s mix of soulful voices with vocal harmonies, guitar riffs and drum rhythm. With two extremely successful albums in three years, this band reflects a range of musical wealth inspired by African artists including Lokua Kanza, Fadhili Williams, Daudi Kabaka, Fally Ipupa and Salif Keita.
The band has made appearances at various world-renowned festivals and ceremonies including the South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, MTV Africa Music Awards and the Kalorvy Vary International film festival and Colours of Ostrava 2012, Czech Republic’s biggest music festival.
They have received a host of awards and nominations both locally and internationally for their music including the latest nomination for Best African Act at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Discography
References
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http://www.sauti-sol.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SAUTI-SOL-_-BIO-Jan-2014.pdf
Singles
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2011
Title Album Soma Kijana Sol Filosofia -
2011
Title Album Coming Home Sol Filosofia -
2008
Title Album Lazizi Mwanzo -
2008
Title Album Blue Uniform Mwanzo -
2008
Title Album Nairobi Mwanzo