Archive for March, 2009

Magnetizing Shakers in Kwale

Saturday, March 28th, 2009


Again we had to get up very early in the morning. We went to a very small village, very close to Kwale. We met with a traditional sengenya group. One of the most… Read the rest

islamic encounters in Lamu

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

We began the day with a boat trip to the other side of the Lamu Island: MatondoniIt took us half an hour during which we could… Read the rest

Farewell and departure to a different world

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Before we had to go to Malindi airport we took a cab to the small Takaye Village where we had spent a few days before. We said “Kwaheri” to everybody and gave them a small present: A small barrel organ… Read the rest

Busy Days in Malindi

Monday, March 23rd, 2009


Between April and October the Galana River is home to many crocodiles and hippos. In March the weather is far too dry to attract even a… Read the rest

Mbui, Mbutch and Tempa

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009


In the morning Sven went to a very small church at Takaye Village to attend a divine service. Sven is pagan and usually he doesn´t go to church. This morning he just wanted to get… Read the rest

1st tour finished

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

A short review of the 9 days trip to the western side of Kenya:
We travelled from the border to Uganda in the northern part of Nyanza to the adjacent country in the south… Read the rest

atmo recordings and a jam session

Monday, March 16th, 2009

Our last day at Kisumu: In the morning Sven went for a walk to the center of Kisumu and recorded some of the atmosphere and soundscapes.
Atmo Kisumu
In the evening some young guys… Read the rest

well deserved break

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

After 5 exciting days at the countryside of Nyanza we now have the time to review the results. We sat down at the swimming pool of Kisumu Hotel to listen to all of the recordings Sven did and to arrange… Read the rest

a short night

Friday, March 13th, 2009


The last evening was very nice, but the night was definitely too short.
We were on the road to South… Read the rest

Dancing Neighbors [V.2]

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Today we went on… Read the rest