Kenya’s orchestral scene is becoming more youthful and inclusive, as younger audiences increasingly fill concert halls and redefine classical music as accessible and personal.
By
Hadassah Saya
Contributor
Nation Media Group
Kenya's orchestral culture has long been associated with wealthy expatriates and older audiences. But today, a younger generation is quietly filling concert halls, sustaining the scene and reshaping perceptions of who classical music is for.
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