Fadhilee Itulya

Fadhilee Itulya from Kenya, began his professional music career in 2008 featuring on the Nairobi Alliance Francaise’s “Spotlight on Kenyan Music”.  His music draws inspiration from a style Kenyan guitar music called OMUTIBO from the Luhya people of Western Kenya. His music has elements of Acoustic Folk, Pop/Dance and World Music making a melange of good time music that is grounded in culture, community and care for the environment.  
Fadhilee counts among his influences the music of George Mukabi, Habib Koite (Mali), Ayub Ogada (Kenya) Bob Marley (Jamaica) and Richard Bona (Cameroon). 
 
His debut album Kwetu (Home) features 10 songs and 4 bonus tracks of Isukuti percussion showcasing the roots percussion style of Western Kenya.
 
Besides his performing career, Fadhilee hosts Fadhilee's garage, a monthly concert series, and is the founder of Utam Festival (Kenya).  He has the rare honor of being one of 8 global brand ambassadors for SWINTI a distinguished brand of Swiss timepieces.