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| INTRODUCTION |
| Michael: Hi, everyone, I'm Michael. |
| Medina: And I’m Medina! |
| Michael: And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Swahili Vocabulary, Lesson 22! In this lesson you'll learn five essential words related to fine arts. These are five artists and musicians who are popular in Kenya. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at SwahiliPod101.com. |
Lesson focus |
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| Michael: Medina, what’s our first word? |
| Medina: Jaguar |
| Michael: Jaguar |
| Medina: (slow) Jaguar (regular) Jaguar |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Jaguar |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Most Kenyans identify with the song "Kipepeo" by Jaguar, a Kenyan singer who has attracted media attention for his massive wealth and style. He speaks of his humble beginnings especially after he lost his mother when he was young. Now he is one of the wealthiest artists in Kenya. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Ushuhuda wa Jaguar ni himizo kuwa maisha duni ni wa muda mfupi ukiwa na bidii. |
| Michael: Jaguar's testimony is an encouragement that an inferior life is just for a while if you work hard. |
| Medina: (slow) Ushuhuda wa Jaguar ni himizo kuwa maisha duni ni wa muda mfupi ukiwa na bidii. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s next? |
| Medina: Emmy Kosgei |
| Michael: Emmy Kosgei |
| Medina: (slow) Emmy Kosgei (regular) Emmy Kosgei |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Emmy Kosgei |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Born in 1980, Emmy Kosgei is known for her richly African musical style with melodious instruments and inspiring gospel music. She is a devout Christian who is known for her song “Taunet Nelel,” which she sang during the historic Promulgation of the New Constitution in Kenya. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Nyimbo zake Emmy Kosgei nizakipekee ukiongezea mtindo wa mavazi yake ya kiafriaka. |
| Michael: Emmy Kosgei's songs are unique along with her manner of African dress. |
| Medina: (slow) Nyimbo zake Emmy Kosgei nizakipekee ukiongezea mtindo wa mavazi yake ya kiafriaka. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s next? |
| Medina: Avril |
| Michael: Avril |
| Medina: (slow) Avril (regular) Avril |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Avril |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Born on April 30, Judith Nyambura Mwangi, also known as Avril, is both a recording and performing artist in Kenya. Her song “Kitu Kimoja” is very popular. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Laana ya matendo na uchi wa Avril, haungeweza kuzuia hamu yake ya kuwa mashuhuri. |
| Michael: Criticism of her nude acts would not slow down Avril’s pursuit of fame. |
| Medina: (slow) Laana ya matendo na uchi wa Avril, haungeweza kuzuia hamu yake ya kuwa mashuhuri. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s next? |
| Medina: Jua Kali |
| Michael: Jua Kali |
| Medina: (slow) Jua Kali (regular) Jua Kali |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Jua Kali |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Paul Julius Nunda is a Kenyan hip hopper and rapper well known by his stage name Jua Kali, which is translated as "fierce sun.” He is among the founding members of Calif Records, and his style of rapping stands out in the form called genge, through which he performs songs in Swahili and Sheng. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Jua Kali anatoa changamoto kuwa talanta inaweza kuzwa kutoka utotoni. |
| Michael: Jua Kali states that talent can be harnessed from childhood. |
| Medina: (slow) Jua Kali anatoa changamoto kuwa talanta inaweza kuzwa kutoka utotoni. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s last? |
| Medina: Diddi Kimer |
| Michael: Diddi Kimer |
| Medina: (slow) Diddi Kimer (regular) Diddi Kimer |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Diddi Kimer |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Techno House Music is a rare kind of music in Kenya, but Diddi Kimer is a promising talent who wants to bring it into the spotlight. Diddi is known for the song “Olenkodikod,” which means “rolling” in Maasai. A video featuring the song showcases the Maasai culture with the message that we should not take life for granted or else it may leave us rolling on the ground. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Mtindo mpya wa mzuki wa Diddi Kimer umelakiwa na usikivu kutoka kwa wananchi na vyombo vya matangazo. |
| Michael: The new style of Diddi Kimer has incited interest from the general public and media organizations. |
| Medina: (slow) Mtindo mpya wa mzuki wa Diddi Kimer umelakiwa na wananchi na vyombo vya matangazo. |
| QUIZ |
| Michael: Okay, listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Medina will give you the Swahili – please repeat it out loud! Are you ready? |
| Medina: Jaguar |
| [pause]Michael: Jaguar |
| Medina: Emmy Kosgei |
| [pause]Michael: Emmy Kosgei |
| Medina: Avril |
| [pause]Michael: Avril |
| Medina: Jua Kali |
| [pause]Michael: Jua Kali |
| Medina: Diddi Kimer |
| [pause]Michael: Diddi Kimer |
Outro |
| Michael: There you have it – five artists and musicians in Kenya! We have more vocab lists available at SwahiliPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks, everyone, see you next time! |
| Medina: Kwaheri ya kuonana. |
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