Desturi by Kasiva Mutua
Desturi is a celebration of African heritage and resilience, woven into 11 breathtaking tracks. From the intricate call-and-response traditions of East African music to the layered rhythms of West African drumming, the album is a sonic tapestry of the continent’s vast textures and colors. Finger-picked guitar melodies echo the storytelling of the past, while clap-laden rhythms and modern production breathe life into an album that feels both timeless and forward-looking.
Thematically, Desturi goes deep, exploring African identity, the power of love, female reproductive rights, and spirituality. Each song pulses with the essence of Africa—a celebration of what makes the continent and its people unique, even as we adapt and evolve in a changing world.
Tracklist
| 1. | Desturi | 1:52 |
| 2. | Twende Mbele | 3:21 |
| 3. | Amalemba | 4:41 |
| 4. | Mbio za Sakafu | 4:03 |
| 5. | Ndikweteela | 4:19 |
| 6. | Al Nuba ft Wd Abbo | 2:48 |
| 7. | Korosho na Pipi ft Brian Sigu | 3:40 |
| 8. | Aoko ft Lulu Abdalla | 4:42 |
| 9. | Huruma | 4:31 |
| 10. | Shalala | 4:34 |
| 11. | Mwaula | 2:29 |
Credits
Kasiva Mutua (Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar), Mackinlay Mutsembi (Trumpet), Hermann Ogulla (Synth Bass, Strings, Electric Piano, Additional Drums), Amani Baya (Drums), Michael Munene (Bass), George Nyoro (Keyboards), Mokua Rabai (Saxophone), Victor Kinama (Trombone), Mabiza Bokwala "MabizaPro" (Lead Guitar, Additional Acoustic Guitar), Wd Abbo (Lead Vocals), Brian Sigu (Lead Vocals), Lulu Abdalla (Lead Vocals), Komora Ayub (Lead Guitar), Amanuel Esayas (Additional Acoustic Guitars), Toby "Tinashe" Koech (Lead Guitar), Jack Muguna (Additional Lead Guitar), Kanyita Kanyita (Additional Lead Guitar)
Cover: Photography & Artwork Design by Elie Obati “Kidd Volt”
License
All rights reserved.
Kasiva Mutua, a drumming prodigy influenced by her grandmother’s folktales, is one of Africa’s leading percussionists. Breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, she fuses traditional African beats with modern genres. Her debut album, DESTURI, showcases her expanded skills in guitar, songwriting, and production, while empowering a new generation to honor cultural heritage.