Joseph Kamaru macharia a benga musician from central Kenya, a leading Kikuyu musician who made his first breakthrough in 1967 with Celina. The height of his musical career was in the 70’s & 80’s. In the late 80's he was the first Kenyan artist to play at the Carnivore Restaurant, then only hosting foreign artists. According to Martin Dunford, the owner of the restaurant, Kamaru's vibrant performance opened doors for other Kenyan artist to perform at the venue.