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Awarded Best Release and Best New Performer at the Toronto African Music Awards in 1997.

: The track draws from the musical heritage of the Mijikenda people of coastal Kenya.

"" (which translates to "Many Words" or "Too Much Talk" in Swahili ) is a notable track by Adam Solomon , a Juno Award-winning Kenyan-Canadian guitarist and singer known for his mastery of African blues and coastal Kenyan rhythms. Musical Style and Themes Adam Solomon - Maneno Mengi

: Solomon remains active, recently releasing the album Wakati (2023) and the EP Zamani (2025). You can find his extensive discography on Bandcamp . Adam Solomon - Self-employed | LinkedIn

: Often features Solomon's signature lead guitar work, influenced by legends like Papa Wemba and Ali Farka Touré. Awarded Best Release and Best New Performer at

Winner of the for World Music Album as part of the African Guitar Summit project.

The song typically exemplifies Solomon’s "African Renaissance Blues" style, blending traditional East African sounds with jazz and folk elements. Musical Style and Themes : Solomon remains active,

: Reflecting Solomon’s role as an activist and educator, his music frequently addresses social justice, peace, and the importance of meaningful action over empty rhetoric (implied by the title "Many Words"). About the Artist: Adam Solomon