Fundi Konde
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Fundi Konde
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Fundi Konde was a Kenyan musician. He was one of the first popular performers from that country, and was said to be the first electric guitarist from East Africa. His music utilized Swahili lyrics accompanied by a mixture of regional rhythms and imported rumba. His professional career began during World War II, when he performed for East African troops in South Asia. Returning home to Kenya, he made some of the earliest recordings from the region, including the hits "Mama Sowera", "Majengo Siend
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Kenyan musician
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundi_Konde
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2023-11-20T04:40:07Z
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