Album Notes
Songs from Bed contains 11 original songs that carry you into a world of lovers, dreamers and meditators. Recorded in Kenya, with a stellar lineup of Kenyan musicians, the album is a unique, worldly blend of folk, rock, blues and afro-fusion, replete with Arnavah's 'touching voice - exotic and familiar at the same time' - and powerful lyrics.
Listeners describe 'Songs from Bed' variously:
- timeless
- warm and soulful
- meditative, thoughtful
- compelling rhythms
- great vibes, soothing and uplifting
Songs from Bed is an album to kick back and relax to, to take on a road trip, and yes, to listen to in bed.
Arnavah - Lead vocals (all tracks), guitar (1,2,3,4,6,7,9,10,11), programming (3)
Emmanuel Uzele - Guitar (1,2,4,5,8,10,11), bass (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10), backing vocals (1,2,5,6,7,8,10)
Isaac Anyanga - Percussion (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9), additional vocals (4)
Joseph Hellon - Saxophone (1,8) and flute (9)
Morris Kavisi - Drums (1,3,6)
Hugo de Groote - Violin (11)
Kombo C. Burns - Guitar (3)
Xu Ying - Backing vocals (11)
Kibby Kenneth Mocho - Programming (3,5,7)
Recorded at Indigo Productions, Nairobi
Executive producer: Arnavah
Co-produced and engineered by Indigo Productions (Abbi Nyinza, Kibby Kenneth Mocho), Emmanuel Uzele and Arnavah
Mixed by Kibby Kenneth Mocho, assisted by Arnavah
Mastered by Barry Gardner at www.masteringmastering.co.uk
Original cover art by Thomas Mairura Obutu
Concept and design by Arnavah
Thanks for stopping by. (Make sure you listen to a few tracks. There's a great variety of styles and sounds on this album.)
Also, there's an 8-page booklet with lyrics available. If you'd like one kindly enter your email address when purchasing the full album.
In the hope that this music gives you many hours of pleasure.
Love and peace