Saturday, August 23, 2008

The Drummer


"Kakamega is a place of new beginnings...
where Kenyan youth discover freedom and hope through education."

Native to Kakamega in Western Province Kenya, the Luo are considered among the most artistic tribes in all of Africa. They have some wonderful drummers and expressive dancers who show great skill and talent.

During the first three weeks of September, 2008 I will be visiting Kakamega once again. Representing CES Canada, I look forward to meeting our sponsored students. I will have the privilege of speaking to their teachers and all those who support them in their secondary school learning. Above all, I will join the dance and listen to the heartbeat of the Drummer. You are invited to walk with me in this journey of discovery.

Asante sana
Michael



The Drummer

Feel the rhythm of a heartbeat
To a song that must be heard
From a distance, hear the echo
As the Drummer speaks the Word
Message of hope and freedom
Pounding deep inside
It’s the joy of laughter
For a future once denied
See it in their faces
Look deep into their eyes
There’s a constant hunger
That never, never dies

Hear it in the highlands
Drifting ‘cross the plain
Sounds of mighty thunder
Cries and tears for rain
Eternal Light of Heaven
Kiss the morning dew
Drummer - keep on drumming
I will follow you

Under the Acacia Tree Music August 30, 2008

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I love the drummer sound, i feel energizer every time that i listen music where the drummer is notable. i think any band could be sustainable itself without a drummer.
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