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Fundi Konde

Fundi Konde (August 24, 1924 – June 29, 2000) was a Kenyan musician. He was one of the first popular performers from that country, and was said to be the first electric guitarist from East Africa. His music utilized Swahili lyrics accompanied by a mixture of regional rhythms and imported rumba. His professional career began during World War II, when he performed for East African troops in South As…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Kenya
Born
August 24th, 1924
Died
June 29th, 2000
Last updated: April 28th, 2022

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