Polycarp Awino (Winyo)

  • Polycarp Awino (Winyo)
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Singer, Musician, Song writer/composer
Principal country concerned : Column : Music, Media

Winyo is a singer, songwriter and musician from Kenya. He adopted his artistic name 'Winyo', which is a Luo word (a tribe from the Lake Victoria region of Western Kenya) for "a bird". The reason for this becomes apparent once you hear him sing. His voice has been likened to that of a singing bird.

Winyo started off as part of the critically acclaimed and accomplished trio named 'Rateng' (which means Black in Luo), cutting his teeth as the composer, vocalist and guitarist of the group. He was instrumental in the writing and composing of the group's album titled 'Thumology', which was released in 2009.

In 2012, Winyo released his debut CD as a solo artist titled Benga Blues. The CD was recorded, produced and released by Ketebul Music under the keen eye of reknown producer Tabu Osusa.

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Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS
  • Zimbabwe : Culture Fund Of Zimbabwe Trust
  • RDC : Groupe TACCEMS
  • Rwanda : Positive Production
  • Togo : Kadam Kadam
  • Niger : ONG Culture Art Humanité
  • Collectif 2004 Images
  • Africultures Burkina-Faso
  • Bénincultures / Editions Plurielles
  • Africiné
  • Afrilivres

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