The green city in the sun · Parklands, temples and big Gujarati celebrations

Live singer in Nairobi

Nairobi is Kenya’s capital and the home of its largest Indian community, concentrated in Parklands and Westlands, with grand temples and a lively festival season.

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Music for the venues of Nairobi

International: flights, visa and stay planned with the quote; Nairobi has direct flights from Mumbai.

  • Navratri garba in Parklands halls
  • Hotel and club weddings
  • Diwali and Holi community festivals
  • Corporate and diplomatic events

Your live singer in Nairobi

Nairobi lies at 1,700 metres on the edge of the Nairobi National Park, where lions and rhinos can be seen against the city skyline. Parklands and Westlands are the traditional Indian districts, with the Swaminarayan temple and the Jain Centre among the landmarks.

The Gujarati community in Nairobi is closely knit, and garba nights are major events. Weddings are held in hotels and community halls, and corporate and diplomatic events add to the calendar.

Nairobi’s evenings are mild thanks to the altitude, and outdoor events are comfortable. The band plans transport with the host and arrives a day early.

The year in Nairobi

The best months for events are June to October and January to February. Navratri and Diwali are the community highlights.

A set list for a Nairobi evening

Gujarati folk opens the night, Hindi classics follow and a Swahili or African pop favourite on request shows respect for the host country. The closing round is usually a garba medley.

Getting to Nairobi and setting up

Jomo Kenyatta airport is about 15 kilometres from the city but traffic can double the time on a weekday evening, so the transfer is planned around it. Hosts usually arrange security-conscious transport after dark. The altitude of 1,700 metres is gentle, though the first night’s voice benefits from rest and water.

Where events happen in Nairobi

Indian families in Nairobi hold weddings and receptions at the hotels of Westlands and Upper Hill, at clubs such as those around Parklands, and at temple halls and community centres run by the Gujarati and Punjabi associations. Garba nights fill school grounds and halls in Parklands and Westlands during Navratri.

Nairobi’s altitude keeps evenings cool, so outdoor events need light jackets and sometimes heaters. Traffic on the main roads is heavy at rush hour, and the host arranges transport after dark. Safari-lodge weddings in the Mara or the Rift Valley are planned with the lodge, which handles power, stage and transfers.

Choose your occasion

Live music in Nairobi for every event

Also performing nearby

See and hear it

Dharmik live, in pictures and songs

Photos and reels are from Dharmik’s own shows. The songs below are the ones people ask for most at live music in Nairobi.

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Place
Nairobi, Kenya
Travel
International: flights, visa and stay planned with the quote
Formats
Solo, Duo, 3-Piece, 4-Piece, Full Band

Often asked for

  • Sach Keh Raha Hai Deewana
  • Dus Bahane
  • Awarapan Banjarapan
  • Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai
  • Khuda Jaane
  • Zara Sa
  • Dil Ibaadat
  • Alvida

A sample; the repertoire is on the media page.

Why Dharmik

Why hosts choose Dharmik in Nairobi

  • 01

    700+ live shows

    Weddings, sangeets, parties, hotels, festivals and corporate evenings over more than 5 years, so the music is paced for the room.

  • 02

    A wide Hindi repertoire

    Bollywood from every decade, Sufi, ghazal, bhajan and garba, with songs added on request; see the playlist.

  • 03

    Solo to full band

    From one voice and a guitar to a stage band, so the format follows the venue and the guest list.

  • 04

    Offices in five cities

    The main office is in Virar West, with offices in Rajkot, Dwarka, Porbandar and Ahmedabad.

  • 05

    Worldwide and remote

    Travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere.

  • 06

    Clear plans on WhatsApp

    Dates, formats, fees and logistics are agreed in writing, and you can reach us by call or message.

Formats

Which setup suits your event?

1 musician

Solo

Just Dharmik and the room.

Good for House parties, Cocktail hours and Restaurants & lounges.

Ask about Solo

2 musicians

Duo

A melody instrument for extra warmth.

Good for Sundowners, Mehendi & intimate sangeets and Hotel lounges.

Ask about Duo

3 musicians

3-Piece

Rhythm joins the melody.

Good for Sufi & ghazal evenings, Bhajan nights and Corporate dinners.

Ask about 3-Piece

4 musicians

4-Piece

A real band feel, no big stage needed.

Good for Sangeet nights, Brand events and Hotel & resort evenings.

Ask about 4-Piece

6 musicians

Full Band

Stage-filling sound for big celebrations.

Good for Destination weddings, Large sangeets and Festivals & tourism events.

Ask about Full Band

How it works

Booking in four steps

  1. 1

    Message or call

    Send the occasion, the date, the city, the venue and the number of guests on WhatsApp, or call. There are no forms to fill in.

  2. 2

    Agree the date and format

    Availability, the format that suits the room, from a solo singer to a full band, and the fee are agreed together. An advance holds the date.

  3. 3

    Plan the set and the day

    Songs, timings, sound and power are settled in writing. For events away from the main office in Virar West, travel and stay are agreed here too.

  4. 4

    Perform

    The musicians arrive early, check the sound and perform. For remote events a short test session runs before the live stream.

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Worldwide and remote

Not in India? The music travels.

Dharmik travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere in the world, live, over a video call or a stream.

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Our offices

  • Maharashtra

    Virar West

    702, M-11, M-Avenue, Rustomjee Evershine Global City
    Virar West, Maharashtra 401303
    Directions

  • Gujarat

    Rajkot

    Shop No. 324, Chandreshnagar Main Road, Mayani Chowk
    Rajkot, Gujarat 360004
    Directions

  • Gujarat

    Dwarka

    T.V. Station Area, Patel Samaj Road, Dev Bhumi Dwarka
    Dwarka, Gujarat 361335
    Directions

  • Gujarat

    Porbandar

    Meera Shopping Center, First Floor, Kedareshvar Road
    Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
    Directions

  • Gujarat

    Ahmedabad

    Swaminarayan Park-1, Opp. Swaminarayan Park-2, New Vasna, Vishala
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380007
    Directions

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Local FAQs

Live singer in Nairobi: your questions

Navratri, Diwali, weddings and corporate events.

Yes, mild year-round thanks to the altitude.

By direct flight and a transfer arranged by the host.

Mainly in Parklands and Westlands, with temples, schools and community halls.

Yes, community associations run garba in school halls and grounds every year.

Yes. Lodges in the Mara and the Rift Valley host weddings and arrange flights or road transfers.

Yes, on its southern edge.

Parklands and Westlands have long-established Gujarati and Punjabi communities, with temples, gurdwaras and community halls that host weddings, Navratri and Diwali evenings through the year.

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