The Official Podcast of The Kuumba Singers
The Kuumba Singers of Harvard College
This is the official podcast of the Kuumba Singers of Harvard College. The group was founded in 1970 by African-American undergraduates who felt the need for a safe space at Harvard in which they could celebrate African-American creativity and spirituality. Under the direction of Mr. Sheldon K. X. Reid, the Kuumba Singers continues to explore and share the rich musical tradition of black culture through African folk songs, Negro spirituals, traditional and contemporary gospel, master choral works, and original compositions.
The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Photos from the recent photo shoot!! Enjoy!!
Audio Clip - My Lord, What A Mornin'
My Lord, what a mornin'My Lord, what a mornin'O, my Lord, what a mornin'When the stars begin to fallStars begin to fallWhen the stars begin to fallMy Lord, what a mornin'O my Lord, mornin'O my Lord, what a mornin'When the stars begin to fallStars begin to fallSee that star up in the East?Rise up, shepherd, and follow.O, my Lord, what a mornin'When the stars begin to fallStars begin to fall.
Audio Clip - Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherdI shall not wantThe Lord is at the center of my lifeHe maketh me to lie downIn green pasturesHe leadeth me besideThe still watersHe restoreth my soul and my supplyRestore my supplyThou preparest a table before meJust for me In the presence of mine enemiesIn the presence of my foesThou annountest my headWith oilWith holy oilSecond time through, refrain is concluded with:My cup runneth overMy cup overflowsSurely, goodness and mercyShall follow meAll the days of my lifeAnd I
Fall Calendar Update
Here is the latest installment of the Kuumba Fall 2005 Calendar.
Apple Harvesting Slideshow
On October 1, 2005, the choir went Apple Harvesting. Here are some pictures from the event.Audio: Sisters performing "Wanting Memories" by Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Fall Calendar Update!
This update of the Fall 2005 Kuumba Calendar includes rehearsal locations for the remainder of the semester.
Fall 2005 Calendar (as of 10.05.05)
This is the calendar for the Fall 2005 Semester. Information is accurate as of 10.05.05.Please make special note of these dates:10/5 - Bass Sectional 7PM10/12 - Tenor Sectional 7PM10/12 - Harvard Tech Rehearsal 10PM10/15 - HarvAid -- BLOCK OFF THE ENTIRE DAY (schedule will be sent out later)10/19 - Soprano Sectional 7PM10/26 - Alto Sectional 7PM11/2 - Tenor Sectional 7PM11/9 - Bass Sectional 7PM11/16 - Soprano Sectional 7PM11/30 - Alto Sectional 7PM
Email List Tutorial
This episode is a step-by-step guide to signing up for Kuumba-List and Kuumba-Talk.Note: In the video it may be difficult to view the text of the links to Kuumba-List and Kuumba-Talk. Those links are listed below.http://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/kuumba-listhttp://lists.hcs.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/kuumba-talk
Sample Audio Clips (Welcome, Freshmen!!)
Welcome to Harvard, Class of 2009!! To help you get acquainted with the Kuumba Singers of Harvard College, we have created this podcast. The audio in this episode includes selections from some of our favorite Kuumba performances: Psalm 1, Ong'er, Jordan River, Psalm 121, Witness, and Psalm 23. All of these songs can be found on our two CDs, "One More River" and "Rooted in the Spirit."Our Intro Meeting is Monday, September 19th at 8:30PM in the ADAMS DINING HALL and our first rehearsal is Tues