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The Kenyan Boys Choir signed a recording deal with Universal Music under unusual circumstances--they were in the transfer lounge at Heathrow Airport on their way back from Washington D.C where they had performed as part of Barack Obama inauguration celebrations. Hailing from Kenya, Barack Obama’s original homeland, the choir represent not only Obama’s historic election as US president, but also the optimism about the future of Africa, representing a new generation of African children with hope. The album Spirit Of Africa includes traditional songs from around Africa as well some contemporary classics.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By K. L. Kjaer
Format:Audio CD
Absolutely the purest sound of Africa recorded in that modern way that makes it sound as heaven has decended...
great!
great!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By D. E. Banks
Format:Audio CD
This CD bought back so many good memories of my time in Kenya working alongside Kenyans. Excellent audio quality, good songs not at all sycophantic. This CD will get a lot of plays and augments my ageing cassette recordings. Could not be better. Tremendous value!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By S. V. Owen
Format:Audio CD
I thoroughly enjoyed this dvd, it took me back to the time I lived in East Africa, mostly it is in swahili just a couple of songs in english but I highly recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
this realy IS the spirit of Africa you hear.
I met these guys this year in Kenya, where they sung for the inauguration of a building in a primary school in a poor rural area of Kenya. They stole my heart. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Danny from Belgium
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life enhancing
Flying to Washington DC, I was searching for some music to while away the hours. I love Africa and African music, and was interested to hear what the Kenyan Boys Choir would sound... Read more
Published on 25 May 2010 by Von
3.0 out of 5 stars
Spirit of Africa
This CD is worth buying; the choir is precise, has a good voice material. However lacking some dynamics in the performance. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2010 by Tore Lange
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
Wasn't quite what i expected but i really enjoyed this CD all the same, great cd to put on as background music when busy on pc etc or to just sit back, close eyes and relax to,... Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Eva
5.0 out of 5 stars
Obama was right
This choir was chosen to sing at the President's inauguration ceremony and I agree that they are really good. In fact it is played over and over again here. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2009 by R. Hawkins
4.0 out of 5 stars
John's review
Good for putting as background music on your computer as long as you don't listen to it for to long as it will bcome monotonous. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by J. S. Parkinson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Spirit of Africa
Very enjoyable with well known and not so well known music that grows on you.
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by Wendy
5.0 out of 5 stars
spirit of africa
This CD is excellent but what i really wanted was one with more spiritual songs on that i could learn and use in a church service
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Mrs. P. Winship
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous
Bought as a present for my husband to play in his car - it really is a great album. Having lived and worked in Kenya for many years, it brought back some lovely memories. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Mrs. K. Tilden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful music
Captures the essence of Africa. Such warmth in the voices. Great to listen to
Published on 16 Aug 2009 by Twiggy2shoes
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