Sauti sol is an Afro-pop men band from Nairobi Kenya, it consist of four members namely Delvin Savara Mudigi, Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Chimano and Polycarp Otieno also known as Fancy Fingers. The 3 group members met in high school where they had a gospel group called voices in the light, they met Polycarp before they named their acappela group Sauti.
They will be celebrating 10 years in the music industry this year and 16 years of friendship. They have three albums and many collaboration with African musicians such as Tiwa savage, Burna Boy, Bebe cool and many more. They released their first album Mwanzo on 1
November 2008. Their second album was released on 22 February 2011 it is called Sol Filosofia. Their latest album was released on 21 November 2015 named Live and Die in Afrika. This album was made available online for free download for 48 hours as an early Christmas present for their global fans.
Over the past 10 years of their music journey they have made fans in different corners of the world. They are known for their melodic songs, what i like the most about them is that you cannot predict the kind of music they will released as they have proven that they can resealed different taste of music. They have won 26 awards out of 41 nomination which includes African entertainment award, the MTV etc.
Group Members
1. Bien-Aime Baraza (no.3 from your left)
He is a Songwriter, Guitarist and Pianist in the group, he is a 30 years old dating a Nigerian dancer Chiki Kuruka. He studied Journalism and Media Studies at the United States International University and graduated in 2011. He has wrote songs for other artists like Elani, Amos & Josh and Wendy Kimani.
2. Polycarp Otieno (Last one from your left)
He is Guitarist, Producer, Composer, he is 31 years old married to a Burundian Lady Mandy. He graduated from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology with a degree in Actuarial Science. He remains active in Sauti Sol’s Soma Soma Initiative which champions education among youth.
3. Savara Mudigi (First one from your left)
He is a Producer, Bass guitarist and Drummer, he is 30 years old no information about his dating life but it was rumoured that he was dating Kavi a niece to Kenya's President. He graduated with Bachelor in commerce/finance from Africa Nazarene University of East Africa in 2012. He has women empowerment project called the SaWa.
4. Willis Chimano(Second one from your left)
He plays keytar, has Baritone, he is a man with the bass. He is 31 years old, Chimano graduated from University of Nairobi with a degree in Journalism & Media Studies.
My Sauti Sol Playlist.
1. Melanin
2. Short and sweet
3. Unconditionally Bae
4. Girl next door
5. Mbozi za malwa
6. Afrikan star
7. Live and Die in Afrika
8. Sura yako
9. Kuliku jana
10. Nishike
11. Friendzone
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