Week of 2026-01-05

Jazz returns, new Kenyan drill, and a rooftop you haven't tried

Welcome to 2026. We have 5 picks + 3 releases + 1 gem and 1 rabbit hole for you.

Five Things Worth Your Week

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit.

Three releases you should hear

Najuta
Single • Sanaipei Tande
Listen
Coltrane
Video • John Coltrane
Watch
Sounds of Winter
Single • VARIOUS
Listen
Lost in Mozambique
Video • WAKILISHA
Watch
Niko Single Sasa
Single • Maali
Listen

Discover & Explore

Kenyan artist Lil Maina. | Image: Lil Maina
Hidden gem

A new third place

Karun's been quiet since 'Messed Up.' This is the return set, intimate room, no phones policy. Bey T opens with that voice that makes you forget where you are.

Go deeper

Why Kenyan Jazz is having a moment

After months of studio silence, Karun returns to the stage for an intimate performance that promises to showcase new material alongside fan favorites. Known for her genre-blending approach that fuses R&B, soul, and Afro-fusion, this show at The Alchemist offers a rare chance to experience her artistry in one of Nairobi's most atmospheric venues.