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First Call

First Call formed in Nairobi in 1995, with John Njuguna, George Kamau, Julius Mwangi, Moses Kuria, and Sammy Kimani singing together in churches and community...

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First Call, a Nairobi vocal group since 1995

A Kenyan ensemble known for a cappella hymns and community-rooted harmonies.

For a quick sense of their sound, try 'O Sifuni Mungu' for the a cappella hymn and 'Caroling, Caroling' for something a bit lighter. Both have that clear, unadorned vocal blend they do well.

First Call's 1998 album 'O Sifuni Mungu' turned a Kikuyu hymn into a national favorite with its layered a cappella sound. Songs like 'Caroling, Caroling' and 'Born a Sacrifice' show how they blend traditional church music with accessible vocal arrangements. They've built a catalog that feels grounded in Nairobi's local gatherings rather than studio polish.

The group started singing in churches around Nairobi in 1995, with John Njuguna and four others. Their 1998 album 'O Sifuni Mungu' broke through, and they kept recording through the 2000s with albums like 'Tuzidi Kumuimbia' and 'Mungu ni Mwema'. Member changes over the years have made the lineup fluid, but the music has stayed rooted in that initial communal vibe.

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First Call formed in Nairobi in 1995, with John Njuguna, George Kamau, Julius Mwangi, Moses Kuria, and Sammy Kimani singing together in churches and community gatherings. Their 1998 album 'O Sifuni Mungu' gave them a national audience, anchored by the title track's a cappella arrangement of the Kikuyu hymn.

They've recorded other songs like 'Carol' and 'An Evening In December,' and put out albums such as 'Tuzidi Kumuimbia' in 2003 and 'Mungu ni Mwema' in 2006. The group has seen members come and go over time, which has sometimes made it hard to keep a consistent lineup.

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