Catalogue         Group                                                A side/B side                                            Language           Year

Number

MLD 7-6010   Bernard Gitahi & His Sister        A: Muiritu Ukomaga Kwa Mburi         Kikuyu

MLD 19-20                                                   B: Airitu a Thiku Ici

MLD 7-6013    Wagatonye & His Group           Thaage/Giki Ni Githina

MLD 6016      Orch CK Jazz                            Okoko Jagendia/Okoro Billy

MLD 6021      Angora Young Stars Band         Wapako Ratigo/J Ogola Wakili

MLD 6023     Ogola Opot                               Argwings Onge/Samwel Ayany

MLD 6024      Continental Revolution '70        Gilbert Ooga/Naftali Osako  

MLD 6025     Olonde Family Band                  Musa Omondi/Radin'g Omolo

MLD 6028     Wilfred Ndirangu & Wagatonye   A: Kamuingi Koyaga Ndiri                 Kikuyu

                                                                  B: Ituamba Cia Kirinyaga

MLD 6029     Victoria Jazz Band 71                Wuodhwa Rusinga/Elisha Otieno 

MLD 6039     Melodica Success                      Hitho Ya Itharia/Thina Wa Athuri       Kikuyu

MLD 6041     The People Success 72              Dir. Anyumba/Chikeluo 12

MLD 6042     The People Success 1972          Yuoro Law Kwach/Ombok Osuga

MLD 83-4

MLD 6043     Orch CK Jazz                            Kenya Yapendeza/Ajei Okola

MLD 6044     Melodica Success                      Shiyuka Ngwoyo/Milooni Chaiyanga   Luhya

MLD 6045     Melodica Success                      A: Abaluyia Hulile                             Luhya

                                                                  B: Nyasaye Ye Tsomibwe

MLD 6046     Continental Revolution '70         Opiyo Jakadel/Asibo McAhero

MLD 6050     Orch CK Jazz                            Abon'go Charly/Hezron On'gidi

MLD 6053     Angoro Young Star Band           Stephen Olare/Washinton On'gudi

MLD 6054     New Happy Jazz Band               Dick Opiyo Japuonj/Richard Ochogo Titta

MLD 6055     New Happy Jazz Band               Dr Narshon An'Gila/Timy Owade Kadero

MLD 6061    Mori River Band                        Paro Okelo Jagita/Jane Atieno

MLD 6062    Continental Revolution 1970      William Oton'go/John Adika

MLD 6063    Continental Revolution 1970      Richard Ondiko/Odira Marera

MLD 125-6

MLD 6064    Metric Jazz Band                      Ongoro Fanuel/Cony Lando

MLD 6065    Orch Todi National 72               Gormahia No 2/Jomoko

MLD 6068    Victoria Jazz Band                    Julias Ouma/Iwewa Echandruok

MLD 6069    Jumbo 747 Band                      A: Matunda Ya Uhuru                        Swahili

                                                                B: Mola Ibariki Africa

MLD 6071   Melodica Success                      A: R.I.A.T. No 2 Melodica                   Luo/English

                                                                B: Oremo Janyawara

MLD 6072   Daniel Kihura & Wagatonye       Gichandi

MLD 6073   Jumbo 747 Band                       Rais Iddi Amin Dada/Africa Ni Yetu     Swahili

MLD 6074   TPS 1972                                 Joluo Machori/Monika Jarinda

MLD 6075   TPS 1972                                 Dhako Majanyiego/Veronika

MLD 6076   Orch CK Jazz                            J Nyabute/Ogembo Akech

MLD 6078   Mori River Jazz Band                 Francis Oloo/Okew Gi Nyabola Momo

MLD 6079   Metric Jazz Band                       Piny Agonda/O.W. Osiri

MLD 6081   Orch Todi National 72                Roda Flora/Mungu Umulinde

MLD 6085    Melodica Succes                       Gema No 1/Gema No 2                     Kikuyu

MLD 6086   Orch Vox Nganga                      A: Maonyesho Ya Africa                     Swahili

                                                                B: Ulimwengu Wa Kisasa

MLD 6087   Angora Young Star Jazz Band    Kuoth Jokite/Okuto Bala

MLD 6090   Migori Success                         DC Opondo/William Onyango

MLD 7-6091 Mugwena Boys                        Dr Oburu Jasakwa/Margaret Ngeso

MLD 181-2

MLD 6095    Orch Todi National 72               Nyombo/Jaber Onge

MLD 7-6099 Continental Revolution 1970     Ochanda Jerry/Babu Ogweno

MLD 6101    Jumbo 747 Band                      Apudo Jakano/Okero Jagem

MLD 7-6103 Were Mayaka                          Ruth Atiene/Yogo Obengi

MLD 7-6104 Metric Jazz Band                      Oginga Oduogo Lolwe/Ji Oyie Kodwa

MLD 6105    Owila Lakeside Voice                C Adongo/Okero Ravier

MLD 6106    Mori River Jazz Band                Janet/Adera Sammy

MLD 7-6117 Angugo Tonic Band                  Obuoyo Councilor/Mathew Ouma        Luo

MLD 7-6119 Continental Revolution 1970     Odhiambo Jachula/Usiwaamini Waganga

MLD 237-8

MLD 6121    Kendu Jazz Band 72                 Agiri Fundi Tisha/Anne Aggy

MLD 6131    Mini Jazz Band                        Sedlack Adem/Margret Omwok

MLD 6134    Kendu Jazz Band 72                Odongo Elmard/George Omolo

MLD 7-6135 Metric Jazz Band                      Obiayo Kipindupindu/Ogira Joshy

MLD 6137    Owila Lakeside Voice                Masela Mama/Gordon Ngunya

MLD 7-6138 Owila Lakeside Voice                Odero Kamkeya/Charles Owuor

MLD 275-6

MLD 6139    Continental Revolution 1970     Mpenzi Mary/Aluoch Jossy

MLD 7-6146 Kendu Jazz Band                     Raphael Wahonya/Judith Adwera

MLD 291-2

MLD 7-6150 CK Jazz Band                          John Ogola/Rael Achieng'

MLD 299-300

MLD 7-6152 The People Success                 Abonyo Odiero/Mery Makisemla

MLD 303-04

MLD 7-6154 Melodica Teens Band              A: Wendo Witu Narigina                      Kikuyu

MLD 307-08                                             B: Mwendwa Ndigacoka

MLD 7-6155 The People Success Band        George Haya/Sela Anchieng'

MLD 309-10

MLD 7-6156 The People Success Band        Lewtina Achola/Jane Juma

MLD 311-2

MLD 6157    Rawa Jazz Band                     Kik Umaya Mary/Rosy

MLD 6158    Oremo Jazz 73                       Alice Anyango/Ywago Mzee Dwye

MLD 7-6159 Rawa Jazz Band                     Ondong' Chodha/Anyango Nyakomenya

MLD 317-8

MLD 7-6163 Oremo Jazz '73                      Jenipher Ojing'/S Akida Ojonge                                   1973

MLD 325-6

MLD 7-6164 Rawa Jazz Band                     Atemo Ndi!/Dibuoro

MLD 327-8

MLD 6176    Orch Continental Kilo Jazz      Why Jerry?/Policap Odedo

MLD 7-6177 Melodica Teens Band             Kigaru No 2/Mwekuru Muthao               Meru

MLD 353-54

MLD 7-6180 Rawa Jazz Band                    Jalendo Ja Hawi/Ogwindi, James

MLD 359-60

MLD 6182    CK Jazz Band                        Joel S Haya/Elijah Jakobondi

MLD 7-6186 Melodica Teens Band             A: Mugoiyo No 1                                  Kikuyu

MLD 371-2                                              B: Muthii Ndoimbikaga Irigu

MLD 7-6187 Continental Revolution ‘70      Peter Owino Miruka/James Oguta

MLD 373-4

MLD 7-6190 The People Succes 1972          Ondigo Oyoo/Dakuon Oyienyo

MLD 379-80

MLD 7-6192 Orch Victoria Revolution         Oguso Rock K'Ayieko/Dr W Oluoch Kothwila

MLD 383-4

MLD 6193    Orch Victoria Revolution         John HO Syong'oh/David Mganda

MLD 6194    Orch Victoria Revolution         Domnic Kasera/Sam Kotago

MLD 6195    Todi National                        Misumba/Bonnie Owiti

MLD 6197    Eastern Luo Jazz Band           John Ng'ola Abaya/C Ajowi

MLD 6198    Eastern Luo Jazz Band            John Njoga Gi Dori/Margret Adoyo

MLD 7-6199 Methodist Kanondone Choir     A: Ni Nkatho Mutea Na Muriira               Meru

MLD 397-8                                               B: Ni Nkatho Angaine

MLD 6200    Methodist Kanondone Choir     Munene Ni Murungu/Wenda Kwona Kenya

MLD 7-6202 Metric Jazz Band                     Odila Sabby/Leo Odera Omolo

MLD 403-4

MLD 6203    Melodica Teens Band               Njama Ya Irungu/Uthaka Nduriagwo

MLD 7-6205 Ramba Boys Band                  George B Owuor/Elly Oduong'o

MLD 409-10

MLD 6209    Oremo Jazz Band 73               Orido Lawi/R.A.Owye

MLD 7-6211 Eastern Luo Jazz Band            Mwandu Kelo Achaya/Magret Achieng'

MLD 421-2

MLD 7-6212 Kendu Revolution '73             Jack Okola/Henry Odhiambo Ndury

MLD 423-4

MLD 7-6213 Kendu Revolution '73             Onditi George/Zadock Abonyo

MLD 425-6

MLD 7-6214 Ugambe Jazz Band                 Mboto/Sega No 2

MLD 427-8

MLD 6217    Kendu Revolution 73               Wilson O. Nyandega/Susana Atieno

MLD 7-6218 Ugambe Jazz                          Jodongo Masani/Dorina Anyango                                 1973

MLD 7-6219 Oremo Jazz                            Shadrack, Kokech/Willingtone Owiti                             1973

MLD 437-8

MLD 7-6222 Ugambe Jazz                         Joseph Malaki/Joseph Ochola                                        1973

MLD 443-4

MLD 7-6223 Oremo Jazz                            Anyango, Alice/Ywago Mzee Owije                                1973

MLD 445-6

MLD 7-6224 Oremo Jazz                           John Odhiambo/William Agina                                       1973

MLD 447-8

MLD 7-6225 Ugambe Jazz                         Paro Taabu/Catherine                                                   1973

MLD 7-6226 Eastern Luo Jazz                    Margret Anyango/Wilson Omanga Gutu                          1973

MLD 451-2

MLD 7-6229 Victoria Revolution 73             Joash Okowa/Roseline Akelo                                         1973

MLD 457-8

MLD 6230   The People Success                 Tom Mboya/Luuka Obar                                                1973

MLD 6232    Orch Victoria Revolution          John H. Omwayga-Syon'goh No 2/OPMG

MLD 7-6233 Rawa Jazz Band                     Olilo Kang'ienda/J Auma Kawinyo                                   1973

MLD 465-6

MLD 7-6234 Victoria Revolution                 Dickson Mbotela/Dr Isaya Oyombe                                 1973

MLD 467-8

MLD 7-6235 Eastern Luo Jazz Band            Rapar Marry Agola/John Awino

MLD 469-70

MLD 7-6236 Eastern Luo Jazz Band            Tobias Akoko/Deborah Atieno                                      1973

MLD 471-2

MLD 6237   Eastern Luo Jazz Band             Gilbert B Onyango/Alfred Wera Agogo                          1973

MLD 7-6238 Rawa Jazz Band                     Awuor/Mama Penja                                                     1973

MLD 475-6

MLD 7-6239 Victoria Revolution                 Paro Gacano Omulo Otieno/Janet to Mara                     1973

MLD 477-8

MLD 7-6241 Rawa Jazz (Group)                 Opon Chala/N'gato Gitimne                                         1973

MLD 481-2

MLD 7-6242 Ugambe Jazz                         Jeremiah Otan'ga/Timothy Agaya                                 1973

MLD 483-4

MLD 6245    Victoria Revolution                   Kenya Supper/Shem O Obon'go                                  1973

MLD 7-6248 Kendu Revolution                    Kendu Revolution/Nyiri Masomo Tobayo

MLD 6249    Oremo Jazz Band 73                Richard Hadulo/Mary C Awno

MLD 7-6252 Continental Revolution 1970    Piny Ochama/Puonj Jonyour                                         1974

MLD 503-4

MLD 7-6254 Kadimo Jazz                           Dr PA Odhiambo/John Onyor Jambo                             1974

MLD 507-8

MLD 7-1     The People Success 1972          Ongalo Kidenda/Odhiambo                                           1974

MLD 1A-1B

MLD 7-4     Melodica Teens Band                N Mwenda Njeru/Giciciokia Ngoro                                 1974

PST 7-1019 Methodist Kanondone Choir     A: Jesu Aciarirwe Imariamu                       Meru

PT 37-38                                                 B: Kiambiriria Murungu Ombire Nthi

One of the most prolific record labels in Kenya, both under its own imprint and as a distributor of subsidiaries.

Every record on Melodica that I’ve set eyes on has had a 7- prefix before the main number. Not all cataloguers have bothered with this, so I have left it off in numerous instances too.

All the singles are in Dholuo except where noted. Again, this was done to save me keystrokes.

Dates are included when they appear on the label. It seems reasonable to suggest that Melodica started producing records in either 1971 or 1972 to judge by the number of records the firm put out in 1973.