Odd Okoddo

ODD OKODDO is a Kenyan/German duo formed in 2018 by Olith Ratego and Sven Kacirek, who first met in Kenya during the recording of Kacirek’s acclaimed album Kenya Sessions.

Blending Ratego’s powerful, high-pitched dodo (“dodo blues”) vocals—sung on themes of politics, family, and love, often accompanied by instruments he builds himself—with Kacirek’s inventive percussion and production, the duo has developed a vibrant, dynamic sound and toured widely across Africa and Europe, appearing at festivals such as Nyege Nyege Festival and Beneath The Baobabs.

Their forthcoming album Palagoma (out April 2026) features legendary Kenyan dodo singer Ogoya Nengo, born Anastasia Oluoch, whose storied career includes the internationally celebrated album Rang'ala produced by Kacirek and extensive European touring with her Dodo Women’s Group, including performances at Le Guess Who.

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