Christine Kamau
Christine Kamau is a Kenyan instrumentalist who plays the trumpet and the saxophone. She has performed at various local music festivals and has appeared in the BBC series African Beats which features emerging African musicians.[1][2]
Raised in Nakuru, Kamau was interested in music from an early age. Encouraged by her parents, she studied music theory and classical piano from the age of 11. She continued her studies at the Kenya Conservatoire of Music where she learnt the trumpet under Kagema Gichuhi. She now plays the trumpet in the Conservatoire's orchestra as well as in her band African People.[1][2]
Specializing in African jazz, her tracks include "Nakuru Sunshine", "Conversations" and the eight-track album This is for You. The latter presents her compositions which combine jazz with benga and rhumba.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c "Celebrating Kenyan Women in Music". Creatives Garage. 12 March 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ a b "Africa Beats: Christine Kamau". BBC. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ "Christine Kamau". ReverbNation. Retrieved 17 January 2016.