*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.
The Lulus Band |
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Kenyafrica ! Vol.1 | Daniel Kamau | 1976 | Album |
Ajirina Wa Kambo / Kaba Jane (Mercyline) | Daniel Kamau, The Lulus Band | 1975 | Single |
Mwihitukiri | Daniel Kamau | Single | |
Maunu Ti Maringithie | The Lulus Band, Daniel Kamau | Single |