Can a book have a bassline? In this session of AfroWay - Soul From the East, host James Mabinda dives into “The Cinematic Read”—focusing on books from the continent and the global diaspora that move with the kinetic energy, sharp editing, and scale of a widescreen film.James dissects three distinct literary masterworks: Marlon James’s aggressive fantasy epic ‘Black Leopard, Red Wolf’ (paired with experimental, heavy Afrobeat); Yaa Gyasi’s sweeping multi-generational masterpiece ‘Homegoing’ (structured like the history of Black music from traditional drumming to jazz and hip-hop); and Oyinkan Braithwaite’s razor-sharp Lagos thriller ‘My Sister, the Serial Killer’ (dripping in cool Afro-funk).Turn the pages, adjust your headphones, and explore how these global stories bridge the gap between rich cultural history and modern, widescreen art.Host: James MabindaFollow our official WhatsApp Channel for updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6ryFu3wtbGgOVawX0sSupport the station: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/afroway-soul-from-the-east--6846244/support👉 Subscribe to AfroWay for weekly deep-dives into global Black music, business tech, and storytelling.

Did Eddie Butita just save the Kenyan music industry, or did he walk into a political minefield? In this deep-dive episode of AfroWay – Soul From The East, James Mabinda breaks down the "Sipangwingwi" copyright scandal, the 700 "stolen" songs, and the government’s new plan to put your royalties on e-Citizen.

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From the roots of Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela to the modern African Jazz Renaissance. James Mabinda takes you on a 1-hour journey through the history, struggle, and rebirth of the African sound.

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Mystery, Mountains, and Five-Note Scales! 🎹🇪🇹 We are diving into the world of Ethio-Jazz and the legend Mulatu Astatke. It’s haunting, and it’s funky.

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Independence had a sound, and it was called HIGHLIFE! 🎷🇳🇬🇬🇭 From the fancy ballrooms to Fela Kuti’s street rebellion. 🌍✨ Host: James Mabinda
#highlife #FelaKuti #Afroway #soulfromtheeast #africanmusic #podcast

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Jazz didn’t start in America—it just went there to get packaged. 🛡️🇿🇦 Deconstructing the "Port of Return" and how South African Marabi became the ultimate sound of resistance. 🎷🔥
Host: James Mabinda
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It’s not a boys' club anymore. 🛡️🇰🇪 Deconstructing the rise of Kenya’s Slam Queens—from Mumbi Macharia to the new champions Nyash & Kazu. This is how the Matriarchs of the Mic are redefining the 254. 🎙️✨
Host: James Mabinda
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​#SlamPoetryAfrica #WomenInPoetry #MumbiMacharia #Afroway #JamesMabinda #SoulFromTheEast #NairobiCreatives #PoetrySlamKenya

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3 Minutes. No Props. No Mercy. 🕒🇰🇪 Deconstructing the rules of the Kenya Poetry Slam and why the 'Judges from the Crowd' make it the most honest art form in the 254. 🛡️🎙️
Host: James MabindaFollow US on Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6ryFu3wtbGgOVawX0s​#SlamPoetryAfrica #KenyaPoetrySlam #JamesMabinda #Afroway #SpokenWord #PoetryRules #SoulFromTheEast #NairobiCulture

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Deconstructing the rise of the Kenya Poetry Slam and why our poets are the new voice of the revolution. 🛡️✨
Host: James Mabinda
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Deconstructing why the 2026 Drill scene is the true successor to the Mau Mau legacy. No gatekeepers, just the hustle. 🎤🇰🇪​WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6ryFu3wtbGgOVawX0s
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