There is a silent renaissance happening in East Africa among communities of artists that are creating space for alternative and experimental musical aesthetics that have historically been desperately lacking support in the region. In Kampala and Nairobi, a new scene of experimental musicians has emerged, inspired by the success of movements like alté, NuNariobi, and Kumasi drill and empowered by digital tools that allow them to create their own platforms and connections, evading the hand of gatekeepers and other institutional bottlenecks….
