Kilele Summit is a first-of-its-kind music innovation symposium in Nairobi. Catch me hosting a guided listening session through the otherworldly work of pioneering Egyptian composer Halim El-Dabh, who I honoured in an essay I recently wrote (Thursday 15th, 10am, Fem Lab - The Mall, Basement)

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About Kilele Summit: Kilele is a new symposium for East Africa, providing a cutting-edge forum for technology and innovation as it relates to music culture. Spanning a 7-day schedule of workshops, concerts, live performances, networking and presentations, Kilele will bring together the region’s most forward thinking creatives and collectives with global music tech companies, platforms and thought leaders. 

Running from February 12th to 18th 2024, this event is the culmination of over a decade of accelerated creative endeavor in the electronic music space of East Africa, and dials in on the role of technology in music innovation, education, and creativity. Kilele will connect artists, DJs, curators, collectives, and venues with key players in the global music space to celebrate the journey so far, and define the path forward. 

Details and tickets: https://santuri.org/Kilele

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