At the end of 2020, we were grateful to curate and present this online audiovisual art festival. DASH featured great conversations, performances, soundclashes and DJ mixes from artists, including Bensoul, Xenia Manasseh, DJ IV, Chris Kaiga, Tim Rimbui and more! We continue to appreciate and are very grateful for the wonderful response we have been getting from the videos!
Read MoreThe Nest Collective is a multidisciplinary collective living and working in Nairobi, Kenya.
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We have come to the end of our DASH festival! As our first ever festival, we couldn't be more thankful to everyone who came through to watch the performances, conversations and the sound clashes! Thank you for sharing with us your best and enjoyable moments from the videos.
Read MoreJoin us for a sound clash that’s all about love! Jason and Patricia bring their love of music, comedy and improv to this tongue-in-cheek look at love in the big city. Mapenzi Nairobi- Per Person Sharing is a wry musical journey from first blush to heartache.
Read MoreGet your dancing shoes ready and your groove on as we usher in the weekend with our very own DJ Ca$hy as she takes us on a cruise this Friday with her lit set full of bangers from the 90s and 2000s!
Read MoreJoin Bensoul and Chris Kaiga in this Munchies Special as they share a meal and speak on their experiences and hopes for their work and the music industry. They also speak on the different ways the uneventful events of 2020 (COVID-19) have affected their artistry both positively and negatively.
Read MoreGet comfortable and vibe with the talented Blvckmoon as they take us on a ride with their chill, unique set featuring their recently released single “Breezy” (in collaboration with Djae) and the groovy, up-tempo ‘Maua’.
Read MoreJoin our very own Jim Chuchu and Sunny Dolat as they discuss the transformations of the events of 2020 and its impact on art and artists, the need for design to cater to a country’s needs, explore the concept of museums and much more!
Read MoreJoin Sookie and Tim as they share their love and knowledge of Kenyan music and musicians, from the 80s through today, introducing us to the melodies and the moments that stand out in their fondest memories. Right after, go check out their extended playlists on Apple music and YouTube!
Read MoreCatch Muthoni Drummer Queen and our very own Dr. Njoki Ngumi as they take an in-depth look at the work of being artists for life, what we owe one another and how we can help create change and a legacy!
Read MoreDive into this sensational set compiled by the lovely Xenia Manasseh, with a special debut of the title track of her upcoming album accompanied by the talented Ivy Alexander!
Read MoreJoin Karun and MR.LU* as they discuss the explorations in their music journeys—the growth, the challenges and their artistic processes throughout the years.
Read MoreEnjoy this amazing chill set from DJ IV as she dances and explores her love for amapiano and afrohouse!