Biography
Although his recognition has stayed mostly within Africa, Joseph Kamaru has shaped Kenya’s music landscape ever since 1967. Early successes such as “Celine,” “Thina Wa Kamaru,” and “Tugatigitihanio” took the form of rhythmic dance numbers cut with his sister Catherine Muthoni, while his live shows were presented as “x rated, adult only” spectacles. After converting to born-again Christianity in 1993, Kamaru altered his artistic path completely. He dissolved the ensemble Kamaru Supersounds, launched gospel music activities, and dedicated his singing exclusively to the Lord. By staging highly-spiritual concerts and curating festivals, Kamaru has elevated gospel to one of the most prominent sounds heard throughout Kenya today.
Albums
Further Combinations
2026
Heavy Combination 1966 - 2007
2025
Marua Ma Gathoni
2023
Old Is Gold
2023
Kamaru's Good Times
2023
Special Gift
2022
Kimooee
2022
Kimiiri
2022
Wendo Ti Mubira
2021
Safari Ya Japan
2021
Mahoya Ma Bururi
2021
Kuuma Womba Mundu
2021
Kikuyu FolkSongs Vol. 1
2021
Ngwa na Marurumi
2021
Matemo Ma Gichande
2021
Kamaru Hits of The 1960's Vol 2
2020
Kuroga Ngoma Cia Bururi
2020
Kamaru in the 70's Vol. 1
2020
Marebeta Ma Wa Muchuthi
2020
Kikuyu Folk Songs, Vol. 2: Adults Only!
2020
Kamaru Hits of The 1960's
2020
Urathi wa Kamaru, Kamaru Patriotic Songs
2020
Nyimbo Cia Mau-Mau
2020
Mũkũrara Nake
2020
Kamaru's '86 14 Hits: Mucoke Maganjo
2020
Kamaru: Muthunguci
2020
Kamaru In The 70s, Vol. I: D.K. Njohera
2020
Kamaru In The Past, Vol. 2: Celina
2020
Kamaru Hits 1982
2020
Muhiki Wa Mikosi Nduraga o Kenya
2020
Mundu Ni Muritu
1997
Nyimbo Cia Uhiki
1985
Kenya ya Ngai
1976
Urathi Wa Kamaru Vol.B
1976
Nyimbo cia Mau Mau, Vol. 2
1966
Singles
