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Daniel Kamau

*1949 KE, Gatanga, Kenya
Musician of World
A.k.a. Daniel Kamau Mwai

Daniel Kamau Mwai "DK" (born February 1949 in Gatanga, Muranga District) is a musician from Kenya. He is of Kikuyu tribe and performs Benga music.Kamau comes from the village of Mabanda in Gatanga. Failing to pay the tuition, 1967 he dropped out of the Karatina High School in 1967. He decided to pursue a career in music, and released his first record in 1968.He made a breakthrough in 1970 when he released the “Murata/I Love You”, which became a national hit. Around the same time he established a music studio of his own, the DK Nguvu Sounds. It would later attract musicians like Kakai Kilonzo.

     
Genres
  • World
  • Folk
  • R&B/Soul
Plays With
The Lulus Band
Popular Tracks   
I Love You on Kenya Dance Mania by Various Artists
Malaika on Ajilina by Daniel Kamau
Thigino Ya Wendo on Ajilina by Daniel Kamau
ZK Were on ZK Were by Daniel Kamau
Hurry Hurry Sammie on ZK Were by Daniel Kamau
Korwo ni Ndoi on ZK Were by Daniel Kamau
Nitafanya Nje on Ajilina by Daniel Kamau
Ajilina on Ajilina by Daniel Kamau
Tiga Kumena on ZK Were by Daniel Kamau
Mwari wa Wangui, Pt. 2 on ZK Were by Daniel Kamau

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Kenyafrica ! Vol.1Daniel Kamau1976Album
Ajirina Wa Kambo / Kaba Jane (Mercyline)Daniel Kamau, The Lulus Band1975Single
MwihitukiriDaniel KamauSingle
Maunu Ti MaringithieThe Lulus Band, Daniel KamauSingle
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