Sunday Night Music: Vinxi and The Illusionist's Nyirandugu

An emerging wave of artists are blending modern genres with traditional Rwandan sounds. The production is sharper, parts of the references are older. And the vocals follow the same path: contemporary in form, rooted in memory.

It is no secret that my colleagues and I have been paying attention to this shift for some time now.

This week, we invite you to listen to Nyirandugu by Vinxi and The Illusionist, with T-Rex Jr.

You can also play the song on Apple Music.

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