Customer Reviews

The Kwanzaa Album

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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.

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!

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.

This album blends gospel, folk, world and soul music and it moves between those worlds effortlessly. Empowering and entertaining. The Kwanzaa Album is an asset to any CD library, any time of the year.This album will quite simply make you feel good.

In search of music to use for a Kwanzaa Celebration, I purchased this CD. It is absolutely wonderful and just what I needed to complete my celebration. I love the music, the different instruments and the vocals are excellent. Thank you!

I heard this album at a MLK Jr Party. The music was a good background album. It also includes "Lift Every Voice and Sing" which is the Negro (in the USA) National Anthem.

This album blends gospel, folk, world and soul music and it moves between those worlds effortlessly. Empowering and entertaining. The Kwanzaa Album is an asset to any CD library, any time of the year.This album will quite simply make you feel good.

These women are trully gifted! Their music is inspiring and uplifting. You can feel such a wonderful energy in each and every song as tho it resonates within you. I very much reccomend!! Cannot wait for the next one!