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

101	Kipenzi Changu	David Nzomo	03:05
102	Funga Macho	David Nzomo	02:30
103	Katindo	David Nzomo	03:23
104	Thelwa Ni Kyeva	David Nzomo	02:41
105	Nzembelukye	David Nzomo	02:14
201	Twika Wakwa	David Nzomo	02:55
202	Alusi	David Nzomo	02:48
203	You Must Tell Me	David Nzomo	03:09
204	Kenya	David Nzomo	02:24
205	Osai Ngethi	David Nzomo	03:02