Nairobi, June 26 -- Music performance venues have been closed since the suspension of public gatherings due to the Covid-19 pandemic but after the initial shock artistes have woken up to the new reality where online channels like Facebook Live and YouTube have become the chosen platforms for streaming live shows.
Musicians and concert organisers have quickly adopted the new normal of taking the events online to keep the music playing during these challenging times. While nothing can replace the excitement and atmosphere of attending a gig in person, the opportunity to stream the concert on the phone, computer or connected TV, and to engage with other fans, especially after the absence of live concerts since March, is not a bad substitute....