It’s not often we feature an artist from Kenya here at Americana From the Flatlands, but J.S. Ondara is no ordinary artist. His stylings on his album Tales of America ran deeply through me and provided a perspective we don’t hear often.

You may have heard part of his story – the 26 year old has lived an extremely interesting life. His discovery of Bob Dylan – through losing a bet on who wrote “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” (he thought it was Guns and Roses, a friend knew otherwise) – led him to a deep love and appreciation for American folk. And, looking back, it led him to where he is now.

I’ve got “Saying Goodbye”, Ondara’s latest tune cued up for you below. I found J.S. after he spent some time opening for First Aid Kit and loved his tone and his style. The man can sing and the man knows how to dress! Thanks to the Current in Minnesota for finding him and giving him a shot back in the day! Ondara is a talent to be savored.

Lose some innocence and say good bye to a long time love with this one from J.S. Ondara “Saying Goodbye”.