JAZZ GIRLS LIVE IN CONCERT AND A PLEASANT SURPRISE

The Jazz Girls Concert happened last week on Friday Night and it was awesome. Our opening acts rocked and for our first time performing together in front of an audience, we did a pretty good job. It was mad exciting although there weren't too many people. Thank you all who came for the event. We are organizing for another soon enough so that all those who missed out can come watch. The songs were a compilation of personal compositions by the girls and covers which included, Hugh Masekela's 'the boy is doing it', Sade Adu's 'Is it a Crime' and 'Hear me' by Kelly Clarkson.

Here is a pic of us on stage courtesy of an attendee: Vicky performing 'Hear Me'  She is very ROCK!!

I was pleasantly surprised on Saturday evening by one of Kenya's finest musicians,Sarah Mitaru, who called bearing the best news ever. South African singer-song writer, Zamajobe, was landing in Nairobi in a few hours and she needed a backup vocalist. I was too happy to take the job ( more like a dream). So, the next morning I finally got to meet her. She is super awesome, cool, easy and has a really really amazing voice. We performed at Blankets and Wine, backed up by an amazing band. It was such an amazing experience and I'm glad I got to be that girl.

You need to listen to her to believe how amazing she is. Here is her video for her song Ndawo Yami, from her first album she released in 2004 by the same name.

Here is a pic of me and Zamajobe on stage, courtesy of Allan Wanjohi of Sucre pix (check it out on Facebook)

...Now to prepare myself for the ROCKING 6AM SUNGLASSES PARTY TOMORROW......WHOOP WHOOP!!!!

Have a Blessed Weekend ya'll

JAZZ GIRLS LIVE IN CONCERT

It is almost here people. It's gong down this Friday the 29th of June 2012. The poster is out and the songs have been rehearsed and now its time for you to bring yourself and your family and friends for a night of good music. The details are below:
5 Ladies coming together to present to you Kenya's first all girls jazz band live in Concert... Jazz Girls Live in Concert.

Judith on bass and double bass
Vicky from Murphy's Flaw on Drums
Loice on Flute, Sage on guitar
Kathy Kiragu on Keys. alongside Sarah nana and Anita.

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For tickets 0724 748 796
Event not to be missed out.

JAZZ GIRLS

Preparations are on for a kick ass concert by the Jazz Girls who are me (Sage on the guitar), Kathy Kiragu ( keyboard), Vicky Karuga from Murphy's flaw ( Drums), Judith Njuguna (Double bass and bass) and Loice Adhiambo (flute). We have prepared a diverse set for your enjoyment. The Gig goes down on the 29th of June at the Michael Joseph Centre at Safaricom house. I will update you on ticket prices, opening acts and other things. For now here is a lovely pic of the girls. You can go to facebook and like our group "jazz girls".

PARTY ROCK ANTHEM...THE END!!!!

I was privileged last night to attend Israel's Independence day celebrations at the Ambassadors residence. I had no idea serious looking people ( ambassadors,  diplomats, politicians..etc.) could party that hard. It was crazy awesome. The atmosphere was good, wine was going round, people mingling..V.I.P.'s introducing themselves to me and asking me where I work....ha!ha!ha! Where I work. (oh yeah, and these people work in embassies and big time organizations). I knew we all had a little too much wine when Sam from Japan looking sharp in his suit had a karaoke session.. He sang 'La bamba' for us in Spanish and the dance that went with it...let's just say, I had a fun night. Oh, and I will not forget how the former British Ambassador entertained us most of the night...The shocker was when he sang " Cinderella by Ali Kiba" ( Tanzanian musician..and the song is in Swahili) yes..very well I might add. We were also a little surprised when he went all reggae " If Jah, is standing by my side, then why should I be afraid..."  I had a blast. Thank you Ambassador for welcoming us.

Shalom! to Israel and Congratulations on 64 years of independence. :)

Life has been great...I believe God has a special plan for everyone and these special plans have their times and seasons..It is incredible how many bad and good things that have happened in my life..All part of the plan..I guess. God has been good and He keeps coming through so this week is a believing week..
Believing in the crazy possibility that it could happen to me and it is happening to me :)
Have a blessed mid-week ya'll
Love, Sage

What do you do when life sucks??? Do you hide away and wait for the world to change? Do you cry and give up on yourself and your dreams? NO!!! You suck it up an do what you need to do. Follow a different path. Try again. Wait, breathe then go for it. No matter how many times we fall we should never let the things around us control us. The only person that can pick you up is you.
I am guilty of sulking a lot and using hurdles as a reason to slack off and be lazy but it's time to realise that this life and this moment is not here forever. Seize the opportunity even when it hurts to do it sometimes. If there is anything I have learnt in this life, it's that you can do whatever you want and you can dream whatever you want and anything, absolutely anything is possible...your dreams can come true whatever and whenever.

ION.....I have recently fallen in love with a korean pop group not because they are cute...cause they are, but because they carry a bit of Korea in there swag..lol...(I have a friend who says swagging, swaggness...and no, he isnt old)..I never thought I would ever listen to neither Korean nor Japanese pop..but you guys have to have to have to listen to these guys...

CHECK THEM OUT ON YOUTUBE:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qnV55LUFVM&ob=av2n

More coming soon>>>>>>>

BUSY LIFE!!!

As much as I love music and all, I must admit it is so hard to juggle both music and my final year of school. I hardly ever find time to write let alone practice these days. "Kukazana tu!" I guess. My music life and my music dreams depend on that. Any new gigs??? God willing soon. I"m working on something. Not too big but something.
God bless you all this week.
Love Sage

'WOMAN'. A CONCERT FOR WOMEN BY WOMEN

Hey guys,

 I will be performing this Wednesday 7th March 2012 at the Michael Joseph Center at the 'Woman' concert which is celebrating the International Women's Day. It starts at 7:30pm and entrance charges are 500 ksh. It's gonna be fantastic I will be performing alongside other incredible female musicians and poets. What's great about it is that all the proceeds will go to Huru international which manufactures re-usable sanitary pads especially for girls who cant afford to buy them every month.

The line-up will include: Amare Poeta, Christine Kamau 'the jazzist', Dorothy Ghettuba, Elizabeth Njoroge, Essy of Aziza Band, June Gachui, Kasiva, Kathy Kiragu, Ma3 band, Murphy's Flaw. Ngwatilo, Nicole Maloba, Sara Mitaru, Sentimental Floetry, Viola Karuri and Myself. It's gonna be great and it's for a great cause.
Hope to see you there.

Love Sage.

Music oh music...Why doest thou torture me? and a HAPPY VALENTINES

After a couple of sleepless nights of writing music in the wee hours of the night I have come to the conclusion that I need a studio in my house. So many ideas and instruments keep playing in my head and my producer lives so far away :( whatever shall I do. My phone memory is over. Is this the life I am forced to live? All songwriters NEED a home studio. I had better start saving up.

In other news I am so excited that Adele Adkins won six Grammy Awards. How cool is that. She is such an inspiration plus I love her lyrics, they relate so much to me (and a bunch of other people in our universe :) )
YOU GET US ADELE!!!! I can't wait to take my musical journey further. When will I be the one with the Grammy? Hopefully I will be deserving of it. It would be nice to be the first Kenyan EVER to get nominated for a Grammy Award or maybe even receive one :)...Prayers people. I believe in prayer and faith and of course hard work
GIGS? Thinking of starting my own thing where I can be the main event. Small, intimate and very cheap to start...it's a work in progress. *Fingers crossed*.

Mad love to all my supporters this valentines. Love is all we need. Check out this you tube video of me at Kinanda fest singing a brand new song.
 

Love Sage :-*.

REST IN PEACE WHITNEY HOUSTON

Wow... one of the greatest vocals of all time. It's so sad. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Amen

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME :)

My cool little sister organized an event at our home to raise money for Nyumba ya wazee last Saturday and it went fantastic. There was cool music by my friend Dan and Steven Urban and their respective bands and yours truly. I'm glad that at the beginning of the year when there is a shortage of money in peoples pockets from Christmas, some of our close friend were able to attend and to donate some money and listen to some cool music. For those who might be reading this and wondering what Nyumba ya wazee is and what its all about...it is a great place set up by nuns to take care of the elderly poor who can't afford nursing homes..They are the sweetest old people you will ever meet. If you have time go there..it is in Kasarani just opposite Safari Park Hotel and they will highly appreciate that. For a home that runs on only donations, it sure gives the wazee a good place to call home.

HAPPY NEW YEAR SAGELAND!!!

The best way to start your new year in the world of unknown musicians is to wake up on New Years morning and find your picture on the paper. What a way to start my year. I'm so excited about this year..it will be my musical breakthrough...Amen. Thank you God for everything. It is finally bearing fruit..I know the journey is long but I,m willing to go through with it.
Album this year...yeay..You all will be hearing more music from me. I will be updating you on releases and shows.
God bless you this year and may it be a year of prosperity.
Love Sage.

Recap on Blankets and wine performance

It was one of my best performances yet... I'm happy to say that I have improved in my performance execution. Although I still need lots of work, I am very proud of my team for giving an exceptional performance last Sunday. I finally got to play my guitar in front of people and it was pretty awesome and motivating.

For all those people out there who think that they can't, take it from me...YOU CAN...whatever it is you wanna do, you can do it.If I can learn how to play the guitar on my own and write two good songs on it...within one month of actually holding a guitar...you can do whatever you like.
Album had been put on hold for a while, but now we are ready to get back to that...I am so excited and I feel like this album will be one worth the listening. It is gonna be full of raw emotion and some advice that people sometimes don't just give you.
Just the other week I finished writing my second guitar song titled " Girl with the blue dress" I totally love the song because it reminds me of how much life as a young girl was more simple and my dreams felt unstoppable and it just reminds me to keep that young girl mentality and mindset...I can hardly wait to have it recorded for you all to listen to.
God bless you this festive season.
Love always,
Sage

BLANKETS AND WINE 18th December 2011

Hey everyone. So, it has been a crazy year for me but I think this makes up for it... I am performing at Blankets and Wine last edition for this year and I am super excited to introduce a new version of my set that includes me playing a guitar. I am happy that God has brought me through to this and I would like to share some of my new compositions with ya'll.

If you can make it please do I will be extra grateful and you won't regret. Apart from performing I will be sharing the stage with amazing Award winning talent Neema Ntalel, such a beautiful singer, Eric Wainaina and Liquideep all the way from South Africa...Excited am I..

Here's the poster...I'm the blue one...lol...that's how sage I am...I glow :)

GIG TOMORROW THE 29TH OF NOVEMBER

Hey world. So tomorrow I will be one of the acts performing at " Mathewmatix House of Jazz". It will be at the Phoenix theatres in Nairobi town. Charges are 200 Kshs and the gig starts at 6:30pm. If you will be available please be there. You are welcome and your attendance will be very much appreciated. Blessed week.
Love, Sage

A lot of times in life it is so easy to lose sight of your goals and get carried away in the hopelessness and despair that the world brings. Somedays are harder than the next. It gets hard to wake up in the morning everyday and feel encouraged and confident in yourself. Hard as it may be, believing in yourself is key ( wow I just rhymed). Many times when I get up in the morning I try and encourage myself. This works only until I watch a video on tv and I feel like my time is never coming. WE need to realize that our time is now...our day is today and even if we are not where we want to be, what we do today makes the difference for tomorrow.
If God has given you the strength then use it no matter what.

You tube videos are up!!!!! :)

So it is done...My coldplay covers are up. Check them out at this link http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sage+africaunsigned+coldplay+covers&aq=f 

I also need to reminding you that the Africa Unsigned project is still going on and I need your investment before the 1st of December 2011. Pretty please go check me out and invest because I need you.You will not be disappointed.

In other news I went to watch Ladysmith Black Mambazo perform and it was like heaven. My guitarist Kevin who is such an awesome musician played at the same event. Pictures going up soon.
God bless you this weekend.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO LIVE IN NAIROBI !!!

I am so extremely excited to announce that I will have the opportunity to watch one of the groups that defined the story of my life, live in concert. Since I was a child until recently I called them Lady Blacksmith Mambazo.You do not know African music if you do not know these men. My late father used to play their songs to us constantly. I remember listening to "Homeless" and it was such a joy every time. It was our relaxing music. So, their music defines all my Christmas lunches and most of my family road trips when I was a child. It brings tears of joy to my eyes to think that this Sunday I will be singing along to their songs and watching them do their wonderful "leg-throwing" haha...routines. I feel so elated just thinking of watching these icons.
Don't know who Ladysmith Black Mambazo are?...Google them, what are you waiting for..You will not be disappointed.I promise you, you need them in your life :)

R.I.P. PROF WANGARI MAATHAI

Wangari Muta Maathai (1 April 1940 - 25 September 2011)

I am proud that she hailed from my home country Kenya, because she made a difference in the world. She was one of the our worlds hero's. Apart from being the voice of "mother nature" she was also her protector. We should follow the example and live on the words of this fallen soldier and let's protect our environment. If you do not know who Professor Wangari Maathai was, you can go look her up at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wangari_Maathai Know more about her and her passion for nature and what made her the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for “her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.” in 2004. GET EDUCATED :)

I leave you with a quote from her:
"I kept stumbling and falling and stumbling and falling as I searched for the good. 'Why?' I asked myself. Now I believe that I was on the right path all along, particularly with the Green Belt Movement, but then others told me that I shouldn't have a career, that I shouldn't raise my voice, that women are supposed to have a master. That I needed to be someone else. Finally I was able to see that if I had a contribution I wanted to make, I must do it, despite what others said. That I was OK the way I was. That it was all right to be strong" Quoted in the article Wangari Maathai:"You Strike The Woman ..." by Priscilla Sears in the quarterly In Context #28 (Spring 1991)