Over 15,000 people called to try their luck -- to be part of the competition -- but only 16 made it to the final cut of contestants.
Among the judges is Chris Adwar. Chris has been in professional music since 1998, when he co-founded the Voices United Choir.
He received his musical training while in the Nairobi School Band as a trombone player between 1993 and 1996. He picked up the piano in 1994 and learnt valuable musical directing skills as he learnt and taught songs to the band.
He has been featured pn TV shows as follows:
1)Tusker Project Fame – Songwriting coach, Band leader, Keyboard Player, Judge, Sound Engineer
2) Tusker All Stars – Musical Director and Keyboard Player
3) The Hatua Show – Musical Director and Keyboard Player
4) Coke Studio Africa– Keyboard Player, Musical Arranger and Assisting Musical Director
5) Samsung Zikistar – Judge
6) Airtel Trace Music Star – Judge
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Chris is the Keyboard Player, Musical Director and Lead Singer for The Villagers Band, and also runs his own studio outfit. He will be taking part in the selection of the next biggest musician in Kenya. The winner will walk away with 1 million bob, an amazing recording deal and have a blossoming career. Be sure to tune in, don’t miss out!
Catch the premier of #TheSearch showing on Kiss TV this Sunday from 8PM.
You can also catch the Livestream on Kiss TV's facebook page () on Sunday 15th January 2017