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Kiruu

Other // Dublin

Kiruu is a multi-instrumentalist and singer of Irish-English origins whose eclectic sound has been formed with influence from his East African upbringing and European roots (Ireland/UK/Spain). His music varies from slow indie to stomping swing via rumba, trip hop, and reggae, sung in different languages (English, Swahili, Spanish, and French).
Based in Dublin, Kiruu plays with a band consisting of himself dynamic and diverse musicians from the Dublin scene.
In 2017 the single "Síocháin", featuring Kíla's Rónán Ó Snodaigh was released.
In 2018 the single "Sunset Sunrise", along with music video.
In 2019 Kiruu released his album "Super Feo Express". Positive reviews including song of the week came from Nialler9, Hotpress, and artist of the month from Cassandra Voices. He also released the "Nyumbani" single and music video.
In 2022/2023 Kiruu took back to the scene post pandemic with festival shows in Electric Picnic, All Together Now, Vantastival, Westival, Battle for the Lake, Healing Bridges, Elements of Change, Culture Night, Africa Day 2023, Bloom, Healing Hearth, Planet Rhythm, Fuinneamh, Ealu Le Grá, Body and Soul, and more.
A brand new music video for Equinox was shot and released in the summer of 2022.
In spring 2024 Kiruu is going back into the studio and will be releasing new music before the summer.
Kiruu has performed and collaborated in different musical projects in Ireland, England, Spain, Argentina, France, Tanzania, Belgium, and Kenya both as front man and as pianist, guitarist and singer.