Makalatsi Biography, Music, Videos, Booking

BIOGRAPHY

Makalatsi afro band was formed by lead singer,composer and percussionist Benson kahindi and guitarist,singer composer and songwriter Hakim ziya.The musical journey started in 2011.Makalatsi means natural elements.their music is heavenly influenced by mijikenda cultural and music styles such as gonda,chechemeko,mwanzele,and has also coastal taaarabic melodies influences with different elements dimensions.

Makalatsi afro band music touches every aspect in the fabric of society,social issues such as women and children abuse,poverty and love .The group is mostly inspired by HARE bin hare,maulidi juma,safari sounds,the mushroom,daudi kabaka,mzee ngala,oliver mtukudzi,bob Marley etc.Makalatsi afro band continues to push creative limits with thier unique styles.

Makalatsi afro band looks forward to their next stage of development as they seek to explore new combination ways to combine different acoustic elements and different African styles.Makalatsi aro band thanks God for the spirit and music from our for fathers in heaven for guiding us through ..in our musical journey.

Influences

Dave otieno,achieng abura,michel ongari,silvester otieno,hare bin hare,

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