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The Kwanzaa Album
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Track Listing
- Shekere Samba
- Araya Yemonya
- Nkosi Sikelel' IAfrica
- Ituri Forest
- Chemutengure
- Mya Si Grei
- Saraka
- Ishe Oluwa
- Yankady
- Mena
- Oshun Chant
- Ogunire
- Seven Principles
- Gourd Guanco
- Coming Home
- Lift Every Voice and Sing
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #208670 in Music
- Released on: 1998-11-30
- Number of discs: 1
Editorial Reviews
Album Description
The Kwanzaa Album is the premier authentic collection of music inspired by and based upon the ideals, stories, and history of this most important African-American holiday. It provides meaningful music for the Kwanzaa holiday season and throughout the year.
About the Artist
After thrilling audiences for over 20 years with their dynamic stage presence and original blend of vocals and percussion, Women of the Calabash are creating quite a buzz with their much anticipated debut album.
BAND MEMBERS:
Madeleine Yayodele Nelson
Mayra Casales
Marsha Perry Starkes
Customer Reviews
A dynamic CD!
This album is the premier authentic collection of music inspired by and based upon the ideals, stories and history of Kwanzaa. In addition to a wide range of instrumental pieces, the album features eight specifically chosen vocal performances, ranging from traditional African songs to contemporary composed pieces. A standout for me is "Mya Si Grei", a traditional song which originated in Guyana, sung by enslaved Africans and passed down to their children. The lyrics roughly translate into "Even though we are here in these terrible conditoins, we are still the same proud, noble people we always were." I also enjoyed Jody Gray's a capella arrangement of "Lift Every Voice" performed with the Free Voices of Praise Choir. This is a dynamic, beautiful CD, one I highly recommend to celebrate Black History any time of year.
Teachers should add this album to their collection!
What a great collection of music to share with children during Black History Month! (Not to mention during the holiday season.) My elementary students loved listening to the music and learning about Africa. Thanks for selling this album!
You only have to love music to love this album.
Women of the Calabash are simply magic. Their harmony and voices are among the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard. It's easy to lose yourself in their music and messages. A must have for any music collection.
