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THE NBO MTI PODCAST

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Karishma Bhagani 6/29/20 Karishma Bhagani 6/29/20

The Marriage of Music and Story Redefining Kenyan Identity Through Musical Theatre

How do we, the Kenyan artist community, choose to understand our place in this contemporary, independent nation? And how do we use our art to express the realities of our contemporary experience in Kenya?

NBO MTI 6/15/20 NBO MTI 6/15/20

Will theatre survive COVID-19? How Kenya’s art scene is fairing

Social gatherings sustain the performing arts. Before Covid-19, strangers would queue in winding lines to buy tickets for shows, then commune in a dark room to watch either a film or theatrical performance. Now, with audiences setting up schedules to support their favourite artists on social media as the world continues to observe social distancing, the theatre finds itself emptier than it has ever been, its future left to speculation.

NBO MTI 6/13/20 NBO MTI 6/13/20

Sundance 2020 Artists Announced With One of Our Own!

We are so proud of Mwendwa and the entire DON’T TURN OFF THE LIGHTS team on this massive accomplishment! Hongera

Karishma Bhagani 3/31/20 Karishma Bhagani 3/31/20

Not the Same Old Song and Dance.

There is an urgent need for arts-based initiatives across Africa, not only to support the development of new work but also to expose the global community to theatrical and storytelling techniques that have existed in African traditions for generations. And to witness firsthand the support and encouragement that these artists had received in creating a new musical was truly inspiring.

NBO MTI 1/31/19 NBO MTI 1/31/19

Thespians transform Kenyan Tales Into Musical Theatre

What’s thrilling about this project is that it’s based on the realisation that not only do we have brilliant storytellers among us; but Kenyans’ life stories are also exceptional

NBO MTI 1/31/19 NBO MTI 1/31/19

Musician Eric Wainaina brings creatives together

Long before Eric Wainaina got involved in setting Tinga Tinga Tales to music for the stage, the Dreams in Stereo/Daima musician was dreaming musical theatre.