Winyo & Fancy Fingers (Kenya)
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Kenyan musicians Winyo and Fancy Fingers come together on “Maria” as equal collaborators, uniting two distinct but complementary musical paths. Winyo, often called “The Benga King,” is known for his warm, soaring vocals and acoustic guitar style that reimagines traditional Luo melodies through Afro-fusion and jazz influences. His work bridges heritage and modern songwriting, drawing international attention through collaborations and festival appearances around the world. Fancy Fingers, a Grammy Award–winning guitarist and producer best known as a member of Sauti Sol, brings a contemporary sensibility shaped by Afro-fusion, soul, and melodic guitar traditions. As a solo artist and collaborator, he explores personal storytelling and pan-African connections while remaining deeply rooted in Kenyan
musical culture.
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“Maria” is a passionate love song sung primarily in Dholuo, expressing devotion, desire, and emotional intensity through repetition and direct address. The song centers on an all-consuming affection, where love brings both joy and restlessness. “There is no one I love like you / Maria you are the one I love / When you come close to me there is too much heat / I follow you with my heart / No one is better than you.”
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