An Italian harpist conquers the Nairobi music scene.

Kety Fusco, described as one of the most innovative artists on the contemporary music scene, has arrived in the Kenyan capital on the initiative of the Italian Cultural Institute to perform, together with other Kenyan and international guests, at the International Jazz Day to be held next Sunday at the Mass House, inside the Ngong Road Hippodrome.

With two master's degrees in classical harp and significant experience in orchestras and chamber ensembles, Kety has transformed her solid academic training into a springboard for artistic experimentation, revolutionising the role of the harp through the use of the electric harp and the creation of a unique sound language. Her career has been marked by important performances on prestigious international stages. Highlights include an invitation to perform at London's Royal Albert Hall, where she played to a sold-out audience, demonstrating the worldwide recognition of her art, and her participation in the ‘La Notte della Taranta’ festival, sharing the stage with artists of the calibre of Stromae, Jeff Mills and Agnes Obel.

His experimental album The Harp - Chapter I has been praised by publications such as The Guardian, and his music has been broadcast on BBC Radio by Iggy Pop, with whom he has collaborated on the new album BOHÈME, due for release in 2025. She also had the honour of performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival, sharing the stage with music legends such as Jeff Mills, and at the PaleoFestival, further confirming her ability to captivate and surprise an international audience.

Kety Fusco will be on stage alongside artists from the Kenyan music scene known for their collaborations with Italian instrumentalists, first and foremost trumpeter Mackinley Mutsembi, as well as singer Brian Sigu and many others.

But the Pisa-born, Swiss-based musician will also give a more intimate encore performance on Tuesday 6 May at the Geco Cafè in Lavington, starting at 7pm.

To attend International Jazz Day on Sunday, you must purchase a ticket at the following link: https://hisynergy.hustlesasa.shop/