Tracklist
| 1 | Kenya Kurungara (1977) | |
| 2 | Ke Wapendane (1977) | |
| 3 | Kwandikwo Ti Guciarwo (1976) | |
| 4 | Gari La Trela (1982) (with City Sound Band) | |
| 5 | Wa Mwene Ni Umwe (1976) | |
| 6 | Njohi Ndiri Mwarimu (1966) | |
| 7 | Karolina (1982) (with Kamaru Super Stars) | |
| 8 | Ngunia Nguru (1985) (with Kamaru mixed Grill & Kamaru Super Stars) | |
| 9 | Kimiiri (2007) | |
| 10 | Ikihanda Munyugi (1988) | |
| 11 | Chunga Rurimi (1989) (with City Sound Band) | |
| 12 | Riria Mugutwenja (1975) (with City Sound Band) | |
| 13 | JM Kariuki (1975) (with Kamaru Celina Band) | |
| 14 | Ndari Ya Mwarimu (1969) (part 2) | |
| 15 | Muhiki Wa Mikosi (1988) | |
| 16 | Andu A Madaraka (1969) | |
| 17 | Ni Kirume (2007) |
A crucial introduction to the King of Kikuyu Benga and the first career-spanning retrospective of the incredible catalogue of the late, great Joseph Kamaru.
17 tracks that run the gamut from vibrant dancefloor chants with high life-esque guitars, to afro funk, drum machine and keyboard driven disco grooves, and folk style laments. The music is raw, immediate, danceable, and packed full of memorable hooks. The incisive lyrics range from protest songs to relationship advice. Joseph Kamaru was an incredibly popular figure in his native Kenya, connecting with everyone from high-powered politicians to the rural and urban working class, and his music deserves a much wider international audience.
Compiled in partnership with Joseph Kamaru's grandson, the sound artist KMRU.