Martin Murimi, known by the stage name Papillon, is one of the few musicians who are reviewing African cultural music in a fresh, contemporary way by redesigning the form of traditional instruments.
Some time back, his inability to get the resonance he was searching for inspired him to create new musical instruments using recycled materials. "I wanted to make more sounds, to be unique to my listener," said Papillon.
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