Paul Arap Sang (Senior Kotestes or Temugo)

Paul Arap Sang, known as Temugo (or "Senior Kotestes"), is a veteran Kenyan musician who helped shape Kalenjin narrative folk music. Fronting the Kotestes Band since the late 1980s, his smooth vocals and steady "Kalenjin Rhumba" music produced classic hits like "Sindala" and "Emily". Released through regional vinyl labels like Chandarana, his songs capture Kipsigis customs, family stories, and social commentary, keeping regional history alive through traditional storytelling and live instrumentation.