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Children's Songs from Kenya

David Nzomo
Children's Songs from Kenya

D. N. Nzomo explains in the liner notes to Children’s Songs from Kenya that “music in traditional Africa has many functions. As a medium of education, it conveys accumulated wisdom from generation to generation.” Some of the songs on the 1975 album serve as allegories, while others are straightforward tunes for certain occasions, such as the harvest. They also embody the playfulness of children’s music. Liner notes include a written introduction to each song, which is also spoken at the beginning of each track, as well as song lyrics written in Swahili and English.

Track Listing

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Neeiwe ni Asa David Nzomo 02:57
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102
Mwei Nuuya David Nzomo 01:42
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103
Lulu Kilya David Nzomo 02:26
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104
Mwene Atete David Nzomo 02:22
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105
Ninyie Mbiti David Nzomo 02:36
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106
Masau Ngunguli David Nzomo 02:20
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Kabumbu David Nzomo 03:09
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202
Atangua David Nzomo 03:27
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203
Mbemba na Makwasi David Nzomo 02:45
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204
Kavuli Tutu David Nzomo 01:56
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Nguli Ithi David Nzomo 02:03
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Ndaa David Nzomo 01:53
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Kyungu Vuthu David Nzomo 01:21