Spirit of Africa is the first studio album by African traditional and contemporary male voice choir Kenyan Boys Choir. As of July 2009, one single has been released: "Homeless". All tracks were recorded in the city of Nairobi, Kenya.

Spirit of Africa
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 29, 2009
GenreChoral Music
Length50:47
LabelUniversal Music Group
Decca Records
Singles from Spirit of Africa
  1. "Homeless"
    Released: June 29, 2009
Professional ratings
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Times Online 2009[dead link]
Daily Express 2009

Track listing

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  1. "Tuli Tuli" – 3:23
  2. "Homeless" – 4:21
  3. "Jambo Bwana" – 3:26
  4. "Kothbiro" – 4:14
  5. "Nkosi Sikelel'i Afrika" – 2:12
  6. "Kikererani Lelo (Kapchesan)" – 4:08
  7. "Malaika" – 3:53
  8. "Asiyo" – 4:03
  9. "Soon And Very Soon" – 3:16
  10. "Kayra Sillo" – 3:02
  11. "Oluwa L'Oluso Agutan Mi (The Lord's my Shepherd)" – 2:38
  12. "Obama Yanza Vutswa" – 2:49
  13. "Lilova" – 5:10
  14. "O Holy Night" - 4:22

Background

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'Spirit of Africa' comprises a variety of popular chants and songs from across Africa. The repertoire reflects the choir's egalitarian beliefs, and there are songs from several of the 42 Kenyan tribes as well as from other African nations including Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Mali, Senegal and Guinea.

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