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The Kisima Music Awards is an annual awards program that recognises musical talent in East Africa. Despite being Kenyan-based the scheme awards artists from a variety of countries, predominantly Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and incorporates a range of music genres.〔Yardflex: (Kisima Music Awards in Kenya ), written by Senabulya Frank 13 July 2006〕 ==History== Named after the Swahili word for "well" the Kisima Awards was founded by Pete Odera and Tedd Josiah in 1994. The scheme initially aimed to recognise outstanding achievement in the performing arts and associated spheres such as education and business, and was held locally at Nairobi's Braeburn Theatre with clay trophies being awarded. This process continued annually with the awards being held at the Carnivore Restaurant, however in 1997 the scheme was discontinued. The awards were revitalised in 2003, with organisers arranging to coincide its events with the Fête de la Musique. With increased funding and support from both government and sponsors the new scheme featured updated nomination and voting processes, larger award ceremonies held at a customised Kisima Dome tent and targeted artists from across the nation. However rather than all performing arts the new awards now recognised only musical talent. In 2004 the scheme was expanded to incorporate artists from all of East Africa, no longer restricting the talent to Kenya, and subsequently recognised musicians from Uganda and Tanzania.〔Art Matters: ( Kisima Music Awards haunt organisers )〕 In 2005 Tedd Josiah stepped down as CEO of the awards amid controversy surrounding his winning of the Best Producer Award, appointing Victor Mayeya Odwori in his place.〔Kisima Awards: (Tedd Josiah Statement (13 th April 2005) )〕 The awards have since continued to expand, attracting international entrants and personalities, and have come to be an integral part of both Kenyan music and culture.〔(http://www.enterkenya.com/culture.html )〕 However, the 2008 event was repeatedly delayed and eventually held a year later.〔Daily Nation, 3 October 2009: (Kisima woes )〕 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「Kisima Music Awards」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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