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Women of the Calabash : The Kwanzaa Album
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The ultimate in music for Kwanzaa. Uplifting, positive and beautifully performed. Great any time of the year.
Genre: World: African
Release Date: 1999
The Kwanzaa Album
Women of the Calabash
Record Label: Bermuda Reefs
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1. Shekere Samba 0:36 + MP3 $0.99
2. Arara Yemonya 2:08 + MP3 $0.99
3. Nksoi Sikelel'iafrica 2:35 + MP3 $0.99
4. Ituri Forest 3:30 + MP3 $0.99
5. Chemutenguire 3:25 + MP3 $0.99
6. Mya Si Grei 1:51 + MP3 $0.99
7. Saraka 3:58 + MP3 $0.99
8. Ishe Oluwa 2:21 + MP3 $0.99
9. Yankady 2:00 + MP3 $0.99
10. Mena 1:29 + MP3 $0.99
11. Oshun Chant 5:57 + MP3 $0.99
12. Ogunire 1:13 + MP3 $0.99
13. Seven Principles 2:22 + MP3 $0.99
14. Gourd Cuanco 2:53 + MP3 $0.99
15. Coming Home 5:28 + MP3 $0.99
16. Lift Every Voice and Sing 2:58 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

Led by Madeleine Yayodale Nelson, Women of the Calabash's "The Kwanzaa Album," is a magnificent work of art. Combining traditional (most often hand-made) instruments, lyrically harmonic vocals, and music forms with contemporary influences, Women of the Calabash have enchanted audiences of all ages for 20 years. Performing music from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Black America. Formed in 1978, Madeleine Yayodele Nelson, Marsha Perry Starkes, and Mayra Casales combine percussion, informal dialog and different languages to create an authentic collection of music inspired by and based upon the ideals, stories, and history of the African-American holiday. There is so much history alive in this 16 track album. A song sung by enslaved Africans passed down through the generations, an anthem of the African National Congress since 1925 and a collaborative effort featuring the spectacular Free Voices of Praise Choir led by Darren Ross. An album that everyone should have in their collection.

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REVIEWS

author: Sharon L. Fuller
                            
This is a wonderful collective of songs that celebrate the overall culture of the Pan African descendants. James and Rosamund Johnson would be most happy if they could hear the 21st century sound of their composition of "Life Every Voice and Sing".

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"The Kwanzaa Album"
author: Kathy
                            
I looked everywhere for this CD.  It arrived in a couple of days and was perfect!

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I Loved The Women of the Calabash Kwanzaa Album!
author: Karen C. From New Jersey
                            
I'm so glad I bought The Women of the Calabash Kwanzaa Album! The music is rich with African, African American and Caribbean flavors and traditions. The harmonies are beautiful and it's a nice medley of music for a Kwanzaa celebration.I can't wait to play it for my friends and family at Kwanzaa next weekend.

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This is the essential Kwanzaa music collection
author: R.C. Johnson
                            
This is the essential Kwanzaa music collection featuring original, traditional and historically signficant compositions. Such offerings provide the listening experience that captures the full flavor of Kwanzaa in song.

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