Episode 35: Would you say yes? (April 2026 events)

This episode takes a look back at the events attended throughout April 2026 while also marking a milestone for a platform that has spent the last three years documenting music, events and creative spaces through conversations, reviews and firsthand experiences.

We cover Genge Must Soul by Billy Black, live performances by Modest Chabari and Mutoriah at Geco, Nyashinski's Showman Residency, KE Takeover Vol. 6 by Kenyan Pick, Now It's Experience Talking listening experience by Muthoni Drummer Queen and Blinky Bill, Fresh Finds Sessions by oneRPM and Spotify, Hildah Watiri's listening experience for Watiri's Trouble, Rituals and The Clearing by Bizi Bingi.

From live performances and listening experiences to recurring event series and new releases, the episode reflects on the moments, conversations and observations that stood out throughout the month.

The episode also marks a special milestone for Ongeza Volume as the podcast celebrates three years since its launch in June 2023. Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared an episode, attended an event, joined a live session or contributed to the conversations over the years. To commemorate the occasion, Ongeza Volume has launched its newsletter, creating another space to continue the conversations, reflections and discoveries that have shaped the platform over the years. Subscribe here - https://readongezavolume.beehiiv.com/

Thank you for being part of the journey over the last three years. Whether you've been listening since the beginning or joined along the way, your support has helped shape what Ongeza Volume continues to become.

Join us live every Wednesday at 8:30 PM on TikTok for additional discussions around music, events and everything happening across the creative spaces.

Links and references mentioned throughout the episode can be found below.

Modest Chabari performance highlights: https://youtu.be/_HXodu7nmmo?si=Ytc13D8BCEtQj4uA

Episode 7: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-7-reveling-at-illusions/id1691488834?i=1000625907497

Sanaa kwa Sana Showman Residency review: https://youtu.be/XRFtLT9Z_94?si=uRwUPnD9uOB_xaku

Article on the Showman Residency: https://citizen.digital/article/the-showman-residency-is-nyashinski-still-the-goat-nope-n380899

Hotbox Listening Party by SHLM vlog: https://youtu.be/tbMDEsXBo9Y?si=7j0nNrjtchvt4cYs

Calotropis radio - https://calotropis.xyz/

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