The company was established in 1996 by musical artist Maurice White (frontman of Earth, Wind and Fire).

Kalimba Records is currently based in Sherman Oaks, California.

[1][2] During 2003 the label changed its title to Kalimba Music and moved to Sherman Oaks in Los Angeles.

At the label is a recording studio known as Magnet Vision which's there from its inception.

[4][5] Kalimba Music has also featured Earth, Wind & Fire and jazz artists such as Paula Atherton and Adam Hawley upon its roster.