Editing Nairobi (section)

===Music===

Nairobi is the centre of Kenya's music scene. [[Benga music|Benga]] is a Kenyan genre which was developed in Nairobi. The style is a fusion of [[jazz]] and [[Luo (Kenya and Tanzania)|Luo]] music forms. Mugithi is another popular genre in Kenya, with its origins in the central parts of the country. A majority of music videos of leading local musicians are also filmed in the city.

In the 1970s, Nairobi became the prominent centre for [[music]] in the [[African Great Lakes]]. During this period, Nairobi was established as a hub of [[soukous]] music. This genre was originally developed in [[Kinshasa]] and [[Brazzaville]]. After the political climate in the region [[Congo Crisis|deteriorated]], many Congolese artists relocated to Nairobi. Artists such as [[Super Mazembe|Orchestra Super Mazembe]] moved from [[Democratic Republic of the Congo|Congo]] to Nairobi and found great success.<ref>{{cite web|title=Orchestra Super Mazembe |publisher=[[National Geographic Society|National Geographic]] |url=http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/artist/content.artist/orchestra_super_mazembe_28113 |access-date=4 November 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231064112/http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/artist/content.artist/orchestra_super_mazembe_28113 |archive-date=31 December 2007}}</ref> [[Virgin records]] became aware of the popularity of the genre and signed recording contracts with several [[soukous]] artists.

More recently, Nairobi has become the centre of the [[Kenyan hip hop]] scene, with Kalamashaka, Gidi Gidi Majimaji being the pioneers of urban music in Kenya. The genre has become very popular amongst local youth, and domestic musicians have become some of the most popular in the region.<ref>{{cite web|title=Revealed: The real origin of Kenyan hip hop|url=https://www.sde.co.ke/article/2000189439/revealed-the-real-origin-of-kenyan-hip-hop|last=Nyanga|first=Caroline|website=Standard Digital News|access-date=2020-05-11|archive-date=23 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623023917/https://www.sde.co.ke/article/2000189439/revealed-the-real-origin-of-kenyan-hip-hop|url-status=dead}}</ref> Successful artists based in Nairobi include [[Jua Cali]], [[Nonini]], [[Camp Mulla]], [[Juliani]], [[Eric Wainaina (musician)|Eric Wainaina]], Suzanna Owinyo and [[David Mathenge|Nameless]]. Popular record labels include [[Ogopa DJs]], Grand Pa Records, Main Switch, Red Black and Green Republik, [[Calif Records]] and Bornblack Music Group.

Many foreign musicians who tour Africa perform in Nairobi. [[Bob Marley]]'s first-ever visit to Africa started in Nairobi. Acts that have performed in Nairobi include Lost Boyz, [[Wyclef Jean]], [[Shaggy (artist)|Shaggy]], [[Akon]], Eve, T.O.K, [[Sean Paul]], [[Wayne Wonder]], [[Alaine]], Konshens, [[Ja Rule]], and [[Morgan Heritage]], and Cabo Snoop. Other international musicians who have performed in Nairobi include the rocking show by Don Carlos, Demarco, Busy Signal, Mr. Vegas and the Elephant man crew.

Nairobi, including the coastal towns of Mombasa and Diani, have recently become the centre of [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] in Kenya, producing DJs as well as producers like Jack Rooster, Euggy, [[DJ Fita]], Noise on Demand, DJ Vidza, DJ Coco EM.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} Prominent international composers and DJs have also toured in Nairobi, including [[Diplo]], [[Major Lazer]], [[Kyau & Albert]], Solarity, [[Ronski Speed]], and [[Boom Jinx]].

Many nightclubs in and around the city have witnessed a growth in the population that exclusively listen to Electronic Dance Music, especially amongst the younger generations.{{POV statement|date=December 2012}} These youth also support many local EDM producers and DJs, such as Jahawi, Mikhail Kuzi, Barney Barrow, Jack Rooster, HennessyLive, Trancephilic5<ref>Topdeejays, [https://web.archive.org/web/20141019152855/https://topdeejays.com/trance/kenya/ "Top deejays in database Kenya"], "topdeejays.com",</ref> As well as up and comers such as L.A Dave, Eric K, Raj El Rey, Tom Parker and more.{{Dubious|date=December 2012}}

Gospel music is also popular in Nairobi just as in the rest of Kenya, with gospel artists having a great impact in the mostly Christian city.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} Artists such as Esther Wahome, Eunice Njeri, Daddy Owen, Emmy Kosgei and the late Angela Chibalonza, among others, are popular among the general population while others like MOG, Juliani, Ecko dyda, DK Kwenye Beat are more popular among the younger generation.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} Theor most popular concerts are Groove tours, TSO (Totally Sold Out) new year concerts.

Musical group [[Sauti Sol]] performed for U.S. President [[Barack Obama]] when he was in the city for the 2015 [[Global Entrepreneurship Summit]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ges2015.org/|title=GES 2015 IS COMING|website=GES 2015 – Global Entrepreneurship Summit|access-date=6 May 2017|archive-date=26 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726033400/http://www.ges2015.org/|url-status=live}}</ref>