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This account aims to highlight the role of musicking in enhancing social resilience during the pandemic.

August 2, 2026African Studies ReviewOpen Access

“Listen to Music in Times of Trouble”: Awillo Mike, Kenyan Live Band Music, and Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Narrative account explores how musicking fosters community resilience amidst COVID-19 challenges.

This account aims to highlight the role of musicking in enhancing social resilience during the pandemic.
Ethnographic and literary methods were employed to construct the musician's narrative.
Focused on the struggles of a live band musician to sustain his career amidst COVID-19.
Musicking meets psychological needs, providing entertainment during tough times.
Demonstrated that music adaptively persists even in challenging circumstances.

Tom Mboya (2026) studied this question.

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