Joseph Kamaru - Further Combinations

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: DISC32-5
Barcode: 5056818807329
Release Date: 03 Jul 2026
Genre: International

 A companion mini-album to ‘Heavy Combination’, last year’s career-spanning compilation documenting some of the amazing music recorded over five decades by the late Joseph Kamaru, a towering figure in post-colonial Kenyan culture.
 This new record presents five more gems from the archives, chosen by Disciples and Joseph Kamaru’s grandson, the sound artist KMRU.
 Carefully remastered from original tape transfers, with liner notes by Kenyan academic Maina wa Mũtonya.
 Praise for ‘Heavy Combination’: “Showcases Kamaru’s infectious blend of 70s funk with plaintive group vocals, highlife guitar and driving grooves. An east African gem.” - The Guardian; “Dallying with highlife, folk, disco and gospel, these joyous street-tough workouts sneak political activism into infectious grooves.” - Mojo (4/5); “Tune in to discover a significant artist at the top of his game.” - Aquarium Drunkard; “It’s a compilation that runs quite the gamut, from rubbery funk-pop to later echo-drenched and drum machine-led songs. An infectious listen from start to finish.” - The Quietus
 LP in colour printed outer sleeve and black paperinner bag.

Tracklisting
Ũkai Tũgachome (1988)
Celina Hingũra Mũrango (1966)
Hũrĩra Tindo (1966)
Twathiaga Tũkenete (1986)
Wendo Wa Chebe Chebe (1989)