H_art the Band is a self-described “afro-poetry” group formed at an audition in late 2012. Mordecai Mwinyi auditioned Kenneth “Kenchez” Muya and Wachira Gatama for a play on cancer-awareness at the Kenya National Theatre, and during the rehearsal process, they discovered a shared passion for music, spoken word/poetry, comedy, dance, fashion, and life in general. The three members performed together for the first time at the Dass Restaurant in Westlands, Nairobi on 22 February 2013.

With both Mordecai and Wachira having been crowned “Slam Africa Kings,” H_art’s music is heavily inspired by spoken word poetry. Self-taught guitarist Kenchez compliments the rhymes with smooth, danceable tunes and some undeniable Luhya swag.

Everywhere H_art performs, they leave a lasting impression. In their own words: “We do art from the heart. We have created a language best understood not by the mind, but by the heart. Imagine acoustics, smooth vocals, with a touch of poetry, spoken word, freestyle rap, drama, dance and fashion all blended into one thick pastry of art.”