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Daniel Kamau Mwai "DK" (born February 1949 in Gatanga, Muranga District) is a musician from Kenya. He is of Kikuyu tribe and performs Benga music. Kamau comes from the village of Mabanda in Gatanga. Failing to pay the tuition, 1967 he dropped out of the Karatina High School in 1967. He decided to pursue a career in music, and released his first record in 1968.〔(【引用サイトリンク】date=August 16, 2009 )〕 He made a breakthrough in 1970 when he released the “Murata/I Love You”, which became a national hit.〔Worlds of the Indian Ocean connecting the past to the future February 19–23, 2009· Nairobi, Kenya: (Film: Retracing the Benga Rhythm & Live Concert: D.K.Mwai and Queen Babito )〕 Around the same time he established a music studio of his own, the ''DK Nguvu Sounds''. It would later attract musicians like Kakai Kilonzo.〔 In 1977 his songs "Nana" and "Mwithua" were banned by the then state radio monopoly Kenya Broadcasting Corporation bue to alleged obscenity.〔Michael Drewett & Martin Cloonan: (Popular music censorship in Africa ). Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 2006. ISBN 0-7546-5291-2〕 In 1990 he formed a new band, the ''Lulus Band''.〔Richard Trillo: (Rough guide to Kenya ) 7th edition, Rough Guides, 2002. 1858288592 ISBN〕 He was the civic councillor of the Gatanga ward from 1979 to 1992.〔 As of 2009 he is still performing, and has written over 1000 songs during his career. He is also releasing music videos of his past hits.〔 == References == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Daniel Kamau」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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