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Louis Majiwa is a Kenyan funk-soul singer and songwriter whose style is defined by syncopating soulful multilingual vocals to his rhythmic acoustic guitar. After leaving Kenya, Louis studied in South Africa where his style began to crystallise, playing in the dark corners of Newtown alongside some of Johannesburg’s heavy hitters in the underground music scene. His debut EP, 'Globe Trotter', launched in Johannesberg in 2011 to critical acclaim. Since moving to Melbourne in 2012, Louis launched his second EP, 'Imagine', amongst regular gigs at St Kilda’s The Vineyard, Fitzroy’s The Rainbow Hotel and Elwood Lounge. Louis is the Artistic Director of North Melbourne's Club Voltaire Thursday Sessions, where he features new live acts. An active member of the Melbourne music scene, Louis was part of the team that brought the innaugural African Festival to Melbourne, and is currently working on his third EP, "Outside Looking In" due for national release this June