“If today was my last day,” the first line on Matthew West’s ‘While I Can’ struck my nerves hard, and for a moment I wondered, “Is Matthew OK?” Such a question, right at the start of a song is a bit uncomfortable, and arguably provoking. Truth be told, even on a bad day, you don’t … Read more
You’ve probably seen Ariel Fitz on her viral TikTok Christian reels, playing dual roles of herself, and her guardian angel. If so, you’ll agree – she’s entertaining, and very much relatable, right? Virtually every modern-day Christian can find some semblance of their daily life struggles on Ariel’s skits. Haven’t seen her yet? Well, Ariel Fitz … Read more
More often in gospel and other genres, background singers (BGVs) don’t get the attention of the audience; everyone eyes on the popular lead artists. But despite this, singing in the background can be the perfect launch pad for new singers. It offers mentorship from the lead artist, new connections to other artists, exposure and a … Read more
Men of Soul Kenya is an acoustic ensemble of five independent, recording and live artists, namely: Ciano Maimba, Isaac Kimani, Kato Change, Noel Nderitu, and Manasseh Shalom. It’s not your everyday type of band. The quintet stands out for its distinctive musical ensignia of laid-back rhythm and blues (rnb), far from the mainstream, and often … Read more
Picture this: in the chill of the night, a fifteen year old wakes up to blue lights flashing through her bedroom window. What’s happening around here, she must wonder. She rushes outside, and is met by six fallen faces of men in uniform. It suddenly begins to feel somber. She darts back inside the living … Read more