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Abayudaya: Music from the Jewish People of Uganda

Various Artists
Abayudaya: Music from the Jewish People of Uganda

Abayudaya: Music from the Jewish People of Uganda presents a unique collection of African-Jewish music in which the rhythms and harmonies of Africa blend with Jewish celebration and traditional Hebrew prayer. This compelling repertoire is rooted in local Ugandan music and infused with rich choral singing, Afro-pop, and traditional drumming. The repertoire includes lullabies, political and children's song, religious rituals, hymns, and celebratory music, with song texts in Hebrew, English, and several Ugandan languages. This singular community of African people living committed Jewish lives has survived persecution and isolation and asserts, "We have been saved by our music." 24 tracks.

AWARDS
2005 GRAMMY Award Nominee for Best Traditional World Album

Track Listing

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Psalm 136 Abayudaya congregation, led by J.J. Keki 03:27
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102
Katonda Oyo Nalimana (God Is All-Knowing) Abayudaya congregation in Namatumba, led by Basiki Walugo 04:12
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Hiwumbe Awumba (God Creates And Then Destroys) Michael Mawoni 02:34
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Mwana Ta Li Tambula (The child will never walk) Phyllis Nafuna 01:22
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105
Mwana, Ngolera (Baby, Keep Quiet) Tziporah Naisi 00:52
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106
Tulo, Tulo (Sleep, Sleep) Phyllis Nafuna 00:55
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107
I Am A Soldier Abayudaya children who attend the Hadassah Nursery School 00:50
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108
Mi Khamokhah (Who is like you, O God?) Abayudaya children who attend the Hadassah Nursery School 00:21
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109
Kabbila (The Patch Of Forest) Abayudaya children who attend public school in Namanyonyi 03:53
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110
Twagala Torah (We Love the Torah) Abayudaya children who attend public school in Namanyonyi 01:36
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111
We Are Happy Abayudaya congregation, Gershom Sizomu (guitar and vocal solo), and John Mark Nkoola ( keyboard) 03:29
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112
Adon Olam (Master Of The World) Abayudaya congregation 01:56
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113
Lekhah, Dodi (Come, My Beloved) Abayudaya congregation, solo by J.J. Keki 05:23
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114
Psalm 92 Abayudaya congregation 05:02
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115
Psalm 93 Abayudaya congregation 02:47
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116
Kiddush And Motzi (Sabbath Blessing Over Wine And Bread) Sung by Gershom Sizomu with Abayudaya community response 01:14
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Psalm 121 Sung by Members of the Nasenyi community, led by Rena bat Esther 01:34
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118
Maimuna A chorus of Abayudaya and Bagisu women in Nangola 02:16
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119
Hinei Ma Tov (Behold How Good [It Is For Brothers To Dwell Together) Abayudaya congregation 01:27
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120
Ali Omu Yekka (My only one) Abayudaya congregation, led by J.J. Keki 04:48
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121
Psalm 150 Abayudaya congregation 03:36
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Deuteronomy 32:8 Samson Mugombe 00:38
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Deuteronomy 32:39-43 Gershom Sizomu, J.J. Keki, Aaron Kintu Moses, and their mother, Devorah 03:39
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Psalm 130 Abayudaya congregation 01:52