Sarabi To Release New Docu-film

ONE of Kenya's most prolific music bands, Sarabi, is set to release a new documentary film that chronicles their incredible musical journey. 

The docu-film titled Music is our Weapon, depicts the band's philosophy, history and fight for justice. It's directed by Nigerian-born Taye Balogun.
The film documents the voices of various professionals, as well as showcasing the band’s various successful tours overseas. Viewers will have a glimpse of the band's recent performances at various international festivals, including Sauti Za Busara festival in Zanzibar, Africa Oye in the UK, Roskilde in Denmark and the World Music Expo (WOMEX) in Hungary. 

It also features interviews with the band members as well as regional music industry figures who have been instrumental in the band's rise to fame, among them Kenyan promoter Abdi Rashid Jibril and Sauti za Busara's Yusuf Mahmoud.
Formed in 2005, Sarabi's music is made up of traditional Kenyan rhythms, benga and a blend of Western sounds. Their unique sound has proven popular to fans of Afro-fusion music.

The film will be launched on February 26 at the Century Cinemax at the Junction Mall in Nairobi.