{"id":71612,"date":"2023-12-21T18:17:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T15:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kfm.co.ug\/?p=71612"},"modified":"2023-12-21T18:17:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T15:17:18","slug":"bien-sauti-sol-members-underwent-therapy-for-2-years-before-split","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kfm.dembefm.ug\/staging_h\/bien-sauti-sol-members-underwent-therapy-for-2-years-before-split\/","title":{"rendered":"Bien: Sauti Sol members underwent therapy for 2 years before split"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nairobinews.nation.africa\/bien-sauti-sol-members-underwent-therapy-for-2-years-before-split\/\"><strong> Nairobi News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bien-Aim\u00e9 Baraza, one-fourth of the renowned music group Sauti Sol, has disclosed that the band underwent therapy sessions for an extended period before deciding to take a break and explore new challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the IMO Podcast\u2060, Bien explained that the decision to temporarily separate after 18 years was a collective one driven by the members\u2019 need for fresh experiences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing in a band is an incredible journey, but sometimes it\u2019s also essential to recognize when it\u2019s time to explore new horizons.<\/p>\n<p>We didn\u2019t part ways because we overstayed, but rather, we sought a new job, new experiences, and new challenges. We reached a point where we wanted to venture into something different,\u201d shared Bien.<\/p>\n<p>The award-winning group, consisting of vocalists Willis Chimano, Savara Mudigi, and guitarist Polycarp Otieno, has been a dominant force in the music scene since their formation in 2005.<\/p>\n<p>Hits like \u201cSura Yako,\u201d \u201cUnconditionally Bae,\u201d and \u201cMidnight Train\u201d have solidified their status as an iconic African music ensemble.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the collective decision-making process, Bien revealed:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYeah, we actually went for therapy for a long time, like two years, talking us through the moments of separation. People don\u2019t expect boys to do that, but we did.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dispelling concerns about the permanence of the hiatus, Bien assured fans that the break is temporary, emphasizing that it\u2019s just a season to explore different creative paths.<\/p>\n<p>During an interview in Tanzania while promoting his newly launched album, \u2018Alusa, Why Are You Topless,\u2019 Bien extended a reassuring message to the band\u2019s loyal fan base.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSauti Sol has currently taken a break. We will be back for a new season. Support my brothers in whatever they will be doing. I believe one day we will be doing music together again as a band,\u201d shared Bien.<\/p>\n<p>Bien is currently promoting his recently launched album, \u2018Alusa why are you Topless\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Nairobi News Bien-Aim\u00e9 Baraza, one-fourth of the renowned music group Sauti Sol, has disclosed that the band underwent therapy sessions for an extended period before deciding to take a break and explore new challenges. Speaking on the IMO Podcast\u2060, Bien explained that the decision to temporarily separate after 18 years was a collective one driven by the members\u2019 need for fresh experiences. \u201cBeing in a band is an incredible journey, but sometimes it\u2019s also essential to recognize when it\u2019s time to explore new horizons. We didn\u2019t part ways because we overstayed, but rather, we sought a new job, new experiences, and new challenges. We reached a point where we wanted to venture into something different,\u201d shared Bien. 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