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Joseph Kamaru

Kenyan Benga and gospel musician

Kenya · 1939 – 2018

Joseph Kamaru is a musician from Kenya, active 1939–2018.

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Was a Kenyan Benga and gospel musician and political activist. He was an icon, a hero, and a leading Kikuyu musician.
Grandfather of KMRU which is also known as Joseph Kamaru. After his death in 2018, the younger Kamaru reissued some of his albums, attempting to introduce a new audience to his music.
Born: 1939, Kangema, British Kenya
Died: 3 October 2018 (aged 79) Nairobi, Kenya

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