A crucial introduction to the \’King of Kikuyu Benga\’! 17 tracks that run the gamut from vibrant dancefloor chants with high life-esque guitars, to afro- funk, drum machine and keyboard driven disco grooves, and folk style laments. The music is raw, immediate, danceable, and packed full of memorable hooks. The incisive lyrics range from protest songs to relationship advice. Joseph Kamaru was an incredibly popular figure in his native Kenya, connecting with everyone from high-powered politicians to the rural and urban working class, and his music deserves a much wider international audience. Disc 11. Kenya Kurungara (1977) – Joseph Kamaru2. Ke Wapendane (1977) – Joseph Kamaru3. Kwandikwo Ti Guciarwo (1976) – Joseph Kamaru4. Gari La Trela (1982) With City Sound Band – Joseph Kamaru5. Wa Mwene Ni Umwe (1976) – Joseph Kamaru6. Njohi Ndiri Mwarimu (1966) – Joseph Kamaru7. Karolina (1982) With Kamaru Super Stars – Joseph Kamaru8. Ngunia Nguru (1985) With Kamaru Mixed Grill and Kamaru Super Stars – Joseph Kamaru9. Kimiiri (2007) – Joseph Kamaru10. Ikihanda Munyugi (1988) – Joseph Kamaru11. Chunga Rurimi (1989) With City Sound Band – Joseph Kamaru12. Riria Mugutwenja (1975) With City Sound Band – Joseph Kamaru13. J.M. Kariuki (1975) With Kamaru Celina Band – Joseph Kamaru14. Ndari Ya Mwarimu Pt. 2 (1969) – Joseph Kamaru15. Muhiki Wa Mikosi (1988) – Joseph Kamaru16. Andu a Madaraka (1969) – Joseph Kamaru17. Ni Kirume (2007) – Joseph Kamaru