On our long awaited return of the Array Shairi Podcast, we feature Corinne Kahi.

A poet, rapper and music producer who joins us to share on how she manages being a multidisciplinary artist and some challenges and highlights that have come with being a performing artist.

We wrap up this energy filled episode with two of her poems:

-Unconnected Love Poems

-Abusive Art

Muthoni Ni Mimi is a multi talented Spokenword artist who had to reinvent herself in a lot of ways including changing her name and resulted in the amazing story that she shares about her journey practicing her art.

She shares one of the most powerful poems called "Dear Black Woman" demonstrating how she uses music and vocals to support her writing.

We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did. Click on https://youtu.be/_iN1KVEcXfs for the full episode.

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Audio producer: Jay Jay

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"Ukiwa maji watakuteka alafu wakutese" ~_nyassh_

We are back with your favorite poetry and Spokenword podcast with a special Easter episode!

We talk to Nyash on her experience performing Spokenword and poetry and the poetry scene in towns outside of Nairobi with some of our best poetry on the podcast at the end. To listen and watch the full episode click https://youtu.be/6vxsSg12vG0 or follow Array Records on Anchor.fm and Spotify.

Audio Producer: kiminaofficial

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Poster: rowandi_creatives

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At the Array Shairi Podcast we get to discover some of the most interesting facts about the journey behind your favorite poet and Spokenword artist.

Meet @_bint_aisha66 a prolific Spokenword artist who has crafted her art into a book called Freedom and is also the author of the Born Imperfect blog. She shares about her inspirations, challenges and accomplishments with a reading of two pieces from her book;

°Despair

°Dear African Daughter

To get a copy of her book at Ksh. 1,000 contact Bint Aisha @_bint_aisha66 on Instagram. To pre order the Array Shairi t-shirt at Ksh. 1000 contact us on our DM at Array Records on Instagram.

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Audio Producer: kiminaofficial

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Our favorite Spokenword and poetry podcast is back! 🎉🎊

To kickstart the New Year we hosted 13elle. A Spokenword and poetry artist whose experience provides inspiration for 2022!

We end the interview with a performance of 13elle's poetry featuring two of her pieces:

i. Love

ii. Fear

To interact with more of her works follow 13elle on Instagram at

https://instagram.com/_13elle?utm_medium=copy_link

Video Editor: The Vel Media

Audio Producer: Kimina Muindi

Special thanks to Kamushez for audio set up and support.

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On Part 2 of this Special Feature we go through the last few days of Breathren's five day journey walking from Nairobi to Naivasha including how he survived a storm.

Listen in and get inspired to connecting with nature and your Inner Self. Subscribe to Array Records on Youtube for video of the Interview.

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https://instagram.com/breathrenn?utm_medium=copy_link

Find us on all socials at Array Records.

Audio Producer: Kamushez

Video Editor: The Vel Media

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Have you ever thought about walking from Nairobi to Naivasha? Sleeping where nature provides and being one with the road?

Well it's been done.

Meet Breathren, a DJ, now a certified Backpacker and a farmer whose love for farming took him on a 5 day journey from Nairobi to Naivasha walking the entire way.

On this two part episode of this Special Feature we get a glimpse of his experience and how it transformed his life.

Subscribe to Array Records on Youtube for video of the Interview.

Subscribe to our channel for part 2 of this incredible journey.

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Audio Producer: Kamushez

Video Editor: The Vel Media

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The Kikuyu tribe is one of Kenya's 42 tribes. This Spokenword Piece by Timo GK a Poetry Grand Slam Africa Champion is an appreciation of the language. Enjoy.

Written by: Timo GK

Audio producer: Your Boy Oblach

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It's sensual Thursday over here at the Array Shairi Podcast with Wangui Kimani as she takes us out of our shells and into new comfort zones using poetry.

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A lot of times injustice is about power as we discuss on this week's episode with Rebian Artis as she reminds us the power behind words.

Get to listen to some beautiful deep poetry by this talented Spokenword artist who is also an amazing soul of a human being.

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