Gospel Songs from Kenya

Between 1965 and 1976, David Nzomo recorded six albums of songs about his native Kenya, featuring songs for work, dance, protest, and worship. In his final recording for Folkways, Nzomo performs eight gospel songs in Kikamba, many adapted from traditional English church hymns but one, “Utonii na Wui (Power and Wisdom),” composed by Nzomo himself. The liner notes include song lyrics in Kikamba. In 2014, Professor Nzomo was interviewed by the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.

Track Listing

101	Kuvoya ni Kumwon'ya Ngai #82 (Prayer is the Soul's Desire, RS 322) David Nzomo	03:33
102	Utonii na Wui David Nzomo	05:25
103	Yesu Klisto, Mwiaii #176 (Rock of Ages #SSS 237) David Nzomo	03:39
104	Kwai Muthenya Wai Na Muyo #84 (O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice SSS 866) David Nzomo	06:10
201	Tavan'yai #172 (Send the Light RS 628) David Nzomo	04:15
202	Ve Umwe Yu #152 (There is One Above RS 815) David Nzomo	05:06
203	Kyathi Kya Mboya Ki Muyi #193 (Sweet Hour of Prayer RS 560) David Nzomo	05:49
204	Ngingwinengane Kwa Yesu #210 (I Surender Al RS 581) David Nzomo	04:48