River

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The return of Kenyan diva Muthoni Drummer Queen, between hip hop and futuristic R'n'B!
Driven by the quest for a constantly evolving identity, the new album by the Kenyan rapper, River, is a spiritual and intimate journey. With Africa as an inexhaustible source of inspiration. A spearhead of Kenyan rap, the rapper, singer, percussionist, and author has tirelessly advocated for social and spiritual emancipation in her music. On the single "Power," she pays tribute to the women who protested topless against the Kenyan dictatorship in 1992, over a raw and synthetic production. The martial percussion and brass blend with smooth African guitars on "Link Up," one of the standout tracks from River, while another single, "Give Thanks," draws inspiration from global trap and melodic, bright flutes to support Muthoni's singing. She, who founded two festivals, Africa Nouveau in Nairobi and the traveling Blanket & Wine, resolutely focused on musical avant-garde, continues to champion her feminist causes loud and clear.