Sol Filosofia (album)
Encyclopedia
Sol Filosofia is the sophomore
album of Kenyan Afro-fusion
band Sauti Sol
. The first single from the album was Soma Kijana.
de Nairobi.
The album was produced by rapper Wawesh and released by Penya Records.
Sophomore
Sophomore is a term used in the United States to describe a student in the second year of study at high school or university.The word is also used as a synonym for "second", for the second album or EP released by a musician or group, the second movie of a director, or the second season of a...
album of Kenyan Afro-fusion
Afro-fusion
Afro-fusion is a type of music which blends contemporary music with traditional African rhythms to create a hybrid music style.One of the best known Afro-fusion artists is Freshlyground from South Africa. There are also many Afro-fusion artists in Eastern Africa. Another is Afro Celt Sound System,...
band Sauti Sol
Sauti Sol
Sauti Sol is an award-winning, four-member Afro-fusion band from Nairobi, Kenya. Band members Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Chimano, Delvin Mudigi and Polycarp Otieno met in high school. They decided to do music professionally in 2005 after they finished high school. Their first single, Lazizi, was a...
. The first single from the album was Soma Kijana.
Album Information
Sol Filosofia was released on 25 February 2011 with an official album launch held at the Alliance FrançaiseAlliance française
The Alliance française , or AF, is an international organisation that aims to promote French language and culture around the world. created in Paris on 21 July 1883, its primary concern is teaching French as a second language and is headquartered in Paris -History:The Alliance was created in Paris...
de Nairobi.
The album was produced by rapper Wawesh and released by Penya Records.