About Mugithi
Mugithi is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of East Africa.
From Wikipedia
Mugithi music is a form of music that originated from the Kikuyu people of Kenya but is also enjoyed by other ethnic groups within the country, as well as by non-Kenyans in regions with a large Kenyan diaspora, such as the United Kingdom.
It is typically performed by a single singer and accompanied by guitars (either acoustic or usually quite highly pitched electric guitars). Songs are exclusively in the Gikuyu language.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Mugithi.
- ↑ music of East Africa
Frequently asked questions
What is Mugithi?
Mugithi is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of East Africa.