Sage is at it again!

I’m a big believer in omens and the universe speaking in subtle or loud hints! Immediately I thought of posting about Sage, her song began playing at One FM. Signs.

If you don’t know who Sage is by now and you consider yourself an aficionado of local music, you need your card revoked. She blew up earlier this year when she collaborated with Octopizzo on her debut club banger ‘So Alive’, undoubtedly one of the best songs to be unveiled this year.

The first time I heard “I dream of a sky where the lights never die down, I’m awake in my sleep and i’m falling to the ground…” in that amazing lower register that soars effortlessly an octave higher in the chorus, I knew this was a certified hit.
She recently posted an unplugged version of the song, that allows you to savour her voice in it’s unadulterated form. The video is courtesy of Blackman’s latest offering ‘Live on the Nairobi sessions’, weekly youtube videos. This girl’s dulcet tones are nothing short of velvety, if you’re unconvinced watch the video here.

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A few facts about Sage: She’s 25, plays both guitar and piano by ear, and is a member of three bands namely Le Tortue, Jazz Girls and ministry of love. Her first real stint as a musician, was her singing background vocals for Muthoni DQ of blankets for three years, where she rose up the ranks to play keyboard for her before branching out on her own.

Her first gig this year was at Choices Thursdays in January, see pictures here if you missed the event. Keep your eyes peeled for more Sage snippets.