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Mumbi the waterbearer

About Me

The waterbearer was born and raised in Kenya. She started singing at an early age, performing in school choirs, plays and musicals from the age of 7. In 1998, she moved to Chicago and though she majored in Business Administration, the windy city, known for its blues, jazz and house music, formed the basis of her musical education. Attending raves, reggae concerts, house clubes and jazz lounges, the waterbearer was reignited with the passion to sing and perform the world over.In 2002, Mumbi moved to Switzerland for a summer intership. 7 years later she is still living and working in Genenva. In the last 7 years the waterbearer has been moving closer to this goal. Last year she recorded her first album that will be released this year, 2009. In preparation for her summer tour, the waterbearer will be performing at several reggae concerts in Switzerland.A Poet at heart, the waterbearer blends Rhyme and Rhythm to create what she likes to call 'Message Music'. "In African culture music is a powerful medium to communicate amongst ourselves. Through Music we educate our children, communicate with our peers and commune with God. Music has always been an instrument of evolution and advancement. In this age our generation has the opportunity to use music as an instrument of change, as it connects people the world over." says the waterbearer.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/09/2006
Band Website: coming soon....
Band Members: the waterbearer.
Influences: GOD. The Children of the Sun. Bob Marley. South African Music (Brenda Fasi, Miriam Makeba, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Lucky Dube).
Sounds Like: A blend of Reggae, Afro-soul, R&B and Hip Hop.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Standard Newspaper - Kenya

http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?&id=1144005460&cati d=499&a=1inneresing article.... great vibes :)
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:21:00 GMT

In search of my drum

Photobucket Album These are some of the video clips that i took in St Louis Senegal where i went to purchase my new njembe (drum)
Posted by on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:32:00 GMT

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Posted by on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT

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Posted by on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:33:00 GMT

Looking for beats

Hi Everyone, I'm currently looking for someone who makes really good beats and would be interested in recording a song with me.  If you're interested or know anyone who would be please ...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:54:00 GMT

our powerful minds

Hi everyone. Hope you're keepin and well.  isn't life intence right now!!!! These are definately transformation times we're living in.  Anything is possible.  And also, more noticeable ...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:16:00 GMT

IN search of The Great Mother

I'm starting to look into this whole spiritualism of the GREAT MOTHER:  In the last few years I've kept returning to the same theme of the possibility of GOD Being a woman and there are so many c...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:45:00 GMT

Quote of the Day

'I pray thee Oh God, that I may be beautiful within' - Socrates
Posted by on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:28:00 GMT

Quote of the Day

"All that is gold does not glitter,  Not all those who wander are lost The old that is strong does not wither deep roots are not reached by frost. From the ashes, a fire shall be woken, a light f...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:32:00 GMT