Spirit of Africa

Spirit of Africa
Studio album by Kenyan Boys Choir
Released	June 29, 2009
Genre	Choral Music
Length	50:47
Label	Universal Music Group Decca Records
Singles from Spirit of Africa
"Homeless" Released: June 29, 2009

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Times Online	2009
Daily Express	2009

Spirit of Africa is the first studio album by African traditional and contemporary male voice choir Kenyan Boys Choir. As of July 2009, one single has been released: "Homeless". All tracks were recorded in the city of Nairobi, Kenya.

Track listing

1. "Tuli Tuli" – 3:23
2. "Homeless" – 4:21
3. "Jambo Bwana" – 3:26
4. "Kothbiro" – 4:14
5. "Nkosi Sikelel'i Afrika" – 2:12
6. "Kikererani Lelo (Kapchesan)" – 4:08
7. "Malaika" – 3:53
8. "Asiyo" – 4:03
9. "Soon And Very Soon" – 3:16
10. "Kayra Sillo" – 3:02
11. "Oluwa L'Oluso Agutan Mi (The Lord's My Shepherd)" – 2:38
12. "Obama Yanza Vutswa" – 2:49
13. "Lilova" – 5:10
14. "O Holy Night" - 4:22

Background

'Spirit of Africa' comprises a variety of popular chants and songs from across Africa. The repertoire reflects the choir's egalitarian beliefs, and there are songs from several of the 42 Kenyan tribes as well as from other African nations including Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Mali, Senegal and Guinea.

External links

• Spirit of Africa at Allmusic