Super Phoenix Band with Julius Itenya 'Modesta'

Founded in 2000 by Mzee Jacob Luseno, a famous Luhya guitarist, the Super Phoenix Band plays omutibo, a popular Luhya guitar music style. Often described as “dry-guitar”, this characteristic music style was originated by George Mukabi in the 1950s. It is characterized by a unique plucking technique, which reminds of litunguplaying and results in a rich sound coming out of one or two acoustic guitars only. Using two guitars one lead and one rhythm, a water dispenser drum and vocals only, the group performed for us six original compositions. Recorded in Bukobe village, Shiseso sub-location of Ikolomani sub-county, Western Kenya Date: 21.02.18 Audio recorded and mixed by Steve 64 Kivutia. Camera operators Patrick 'Sapat' Ondiek / Martin ‘Drix’ Muyeshi / Hunter Allen