Nguzo Saba, Swahili for 7 Principles. The Nguzo Saba song is a tribute used to bring light to those 7 principles, as we celebrate Kwanzaa. This version is produced for The Village Project, of San Francisco. With music accompaniment inspired from the album "Dis Is da Drum" The song is "Rubber Soul" by Herbie Hancock and his fellow musicians: Darrell Robertson, Darrell Smith, Will Griffin and Bill Summers. The collaborative creation born out of an inspiration to complete the celebration of culture in the African spirit imbued within Black Americans. To enlighten those seeking the true nature of their worth and value as a people. A roadmap building a spirited community within a complex set of modern challenges. An awakening to children of decades beyond Civil Rights. A guidepost for family spiritual enrichment. Historically bringing home the first harvest. Words to the song were re-formed in 1990 by Brotha Clint Sockwell from earlier writings of a period in 1966 as Kwanzaa sprang from the vision of Maulana Karenga, an African-American professor of Africana studies, activist and author, best known as the creator of this Pan-African / African-American inclusive holiday. Kwanzaa is celebrated during the last calendar days of each year. It is highlighted by 7 principle building blocks. These words, spoken in Swahili, are reflective of a strong, essential, highly reasoned lasting community aspiration; Nguzo Saba. Umoja; Unity. Kujichacalia; Self-Determination. Ujima; Collective Work and Responsibility. Ujamaa; Cooperative Economics. Nia; Purpose. Kuumba; Creativity. Imani; Faith. Kwanzaa means "first". The word signifies the first fruits of the harvest. Habari Gani means - what is the word of the day? Kwanzaa is an inclusive holiday. Join us.
Writer, Producer, Performance - Brotha Clint Sockwell
Executive Producer - Adrian Williams
Editor - Kali O Ray
Your host - Lance Burton