PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: MZUNGU KICHAA LAUNCHES NEW MUSIC VIDEO "JITOLEE" RECORDED IN DAR ES SALAAM, FEATURING PROFESSOR JAY & MWASITIMzungu Kichaa released his album "Tuko Pamoja" at Dar Live club under his East African tour in February 2009, receiving a lot of positive feedback from the media and the public.
Now he is in Denmark where he just held the European release of the same album combined with a concert at a fully packed Voxhall, a concert hall known and awarded for having "the best sound in northern Europe".
Mzungu Kichaa who frequently visits East Africa where he was raised, decided to record his first official music video in Dar es Salaam because this is where his music comes from. Most of the video was shot on location in Kariakoo market.
Mzungu Kichaa who is on a mission to open the European market to East African music, made the decision to make his new video available for everybody to enjoy by uploading it on youtube, where it can be found by following this link or below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QnrVJkBKkM - "
the internet has no borders".
About Mzungu Kichaa:Mzungu Kichaa is a pioneer of one of the biggest contemporary genres in africa. With a foot in both Africa and the west Kichaa is able to transcend barriers and build a bridge between cultures. Kichaa reinforces the concept of music as a universal language.
Espen Sorensen a.k.a
Mzungu Kichaa holds a BA in ethnomusicology and a Masters in African Studies. In 2006 he founded the group
EFFIGONG. In 2008 he decided to go solo and release an album in Swahili for his fans in East Africa and the diaspora. This has resulted in 10 original and inspiring songs that speak out about political injustice, poverty, inequality and ways in which we can unite for a better world. Tuko Pamoja!!
http://www.myspace.com/mzungukichaaFor further information about the album and video release, Mzungu Kichaa will be happy to give interviews to the press.
Best Regards,
Louise KaminPress & Tour Manager
Tel: +45 5040 4151
E-mail:
kichaamusic@gmail.comhttp://www.myspace.com/mzungukichaa
