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Original Articles

Kalenjin popular music and the contestation of national space in Kenya

Pages 425-434 | Received 30 Nov 2009, Accepted 09 Aug 2010, Published online: 21 Oct 2010

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Discography

  • Kirwa , C. Sojali Kalenjin Reggae . Stankim Productions, 2005. Audiocassette .
  • Kotut , Jane. Keiyo 8 , M.K. Tanui Productions, 2003. Audiocassette
  • Kotut , Jane. Rift Valley 8 , M.K. Tanui Productions, 2003. Audiocassette
  • Rotich , Lilian. Kenyit ne Lel , 2 . Rotsons Productions, 2007. Videocassette
  • Tapotuk , Kipchamba. Muren , CMV 144. Kericho: Chandaranar records. 1979. Audiocassette .

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