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Kabeaushé: A visionary from Kenya

Jens von Larcher
June 8, 2026

From Baroque to rock and hip-hop, mixed with film and visual art, Kabeaushé defies genres. Is he shaping the future of pop?

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Jens von Larcher Reporter focusing on culture and lifestyle
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