The Music School That Made Sauti Sol what they are Takes New Shape

 

The Riara University has joined forces with Penya Africa and Sub Sahara Limited, to take Penya’s Sauti Academy artist development program to the next level.

Starting May 2014, the Sauti Performing Arts Institute (SPAI) will be a fact; introducing a 1-year Certificate program in Music in conjunction with the prestigious Riara University.

Penya Africa and Sub Sahara share a wealth of experience in the development and management of internationally successful acts, such as Sauti Sol, Camp Mulla, Just a Band, Muthoni the Drummer Queen, Kayamba Africa, among many others. SPAI is the result of a partnership between these two industry giants and Riara University. The course will be housed at Riara University’s Mbagathi Way campus.

 

Just A Band

SPAI aims to equip talented musicians with the necessary musical skills and business knowledge to start and sustain a professional entrepreneurial career in the music industry.

Apart from having completed and passed O-level (or equivalent) education, prospective students will have to pass a highly competitive audition program in which they prove a sufficient level of talent and proficiency on their instrument of choice (including voice).

In this unique program, that has been structured around the latest music industry needs, students will not only develop their musical skills to a professional level but also study the historical context of popular music in Africa and beyond as well as the current music industry structures and business practices.