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African Rhythms: Songs from Kenya

D. Nzomo
African Rhythms: Songs from Kenya

While touring Kenya with his musical group in the late 1950s, David Nzomo realized that it was sometimes difficult to keep the audience’s attention during stage set–up and transitions. To fill the dead time, Nzomo played songs he used for weddings, parties, and local get–togethers, and that music subsequently turned into the core of his repertoire. He sings in Swahili, Kamba, and English on themes of courtship, marriage, life in a foreign country, and Kenya’s independence. Nzomo’s liner notes include musical notation, lyrics, and track notes.

Track Listing

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David Nzomo
03:05
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David Nzomo
02:30
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103
David Nzomo
03:23
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104
David Nzomo
02:41
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105
David Nzomo
02:14
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David Nzomo
02:55
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202
David Nzomo
02:48
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203
David Nzomo
03:09
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David Nzomo
02:24
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David Nzomo
03:02