Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno
Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno is a Kenyan producer and multidisciplinary artist working across music, storytelling, visual art and movement, exploring the relevance of traditional East African culture in a global context. The center piece of his art is the eight string lyre from Western Kenya, the Nyatiti. As a virtuoso of the Nyatiti, Rapasa stands out for his highly distinctive style and signature vocal presence. While his sound is contemporary, his music is deeply anchored in the traditional legacy of his heritage.
As an advocate of nyatiti music and storytelling of the Luo people of western Kenya, Rapasa founded Nyatiti NyaDala CIC to support community engagement. Through workshops and performances, he works with diverse groups, using music to foster connection, inclusion and sustainable instrument-making.