Kasiva Mutua

Drummer, percussionist

Kasiva Mutua is working to elevate the place of the African woman in music.

Why you should listen

Jackline Kasiva Mutua is an internationally touring drummer and percussionist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Her performance style is influenced by afrobeat, zouk, samba, reggae and soul. As a young drummer, Mutua learned traditional drums from her grandmother and continues to perpetuate her heritage and celebrate her community’s spirit.

Kasiva Mutua’s TED talk

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Kasiva Mutua

How I use the drum to tell my story

Posted Apr 2018

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“The politics of joy” is a phrase that resonates through this session of TED Fellows talks. These talks, by and large, come from people who’ve taken a hard look at the world and its problems and decided to engage joyfully, with creativity, fresh insight and heart. From a soccer project that empowers young refugees, to […]