Another Kenyan Mother releases CD

Pastor Stanley Mungai ( extreme right) of Hosanna Gospel center prays for the family of Fideris Kuria during her recent cd release.From left to right is John Kamau, the husband, daughter Elizabeth Kuria and sons Timothy and Joseph Kuria.

By our reporter
LOWELL, Mass., SEPTEMBER 29_Barely a month after an expectant Kenyan mother released a new Gospel Cd, another mother of 3 kept the Gospel fire burning when she launched her debut CD titled ‘Kwina Iruga Inene’ ( Kikuyu for there is a big feast) at the Kenyan Gospel hotspot of Lowell, Mass..

Flanked by other supporting artists and family, the newest Gospel artist, Fideris Kuria, entertained dozens of fans and friends who turned up at the Saint Stephens church on Sunday Sep 17 for the eagerly awaited event.

 The Sunday evening event attracted several dozen Kenyan men and women from various areas including Rev. Charles Kihiko of Calvary Evangelical church, Pastor Stanley Mungai from Hosanna Gospel center in Lowell and Rev. Joseph Waiyaki of Faith service ministries who was the emcee.

Recorded in the her native language, the new cd adds to the growing number of new  Kenyans gospel music singers,  a scene that in clearly dominated by women in Lowell.

Very few men if any have been known to recently release a gospel cd in this city recently.

During an impromptu interview conducted at the interlude by the Mcee, the new artist said that she realized she could sing while in her own house as she did her regular chores.

 Asked whether her singing helped make tensions easier in the house, Kuria relied, “oh yes, when I sing, things get a lot better for everyone in the house”.

She said that due to that realization, she decided to go a step further and sing for Jesus to make other people facing difficult situations out there feel better and get closer to God.

Delivering a sermon during the cd launch, Rev. Charles Kihiko congratulated Kuria for the new cd and reiterated his call for Kenyans to support local artists by purchasing their cds .

A gospel group form Hosanna Gospel church staged a well coordinated performance featuring a non verbal dance matching a sweet background melody.

Members of a gospel dance group from the Hosanna Gospel church in Lowell perform a dance during the cd release.

 Pastor Stanley Mungai conducted the official blessing while praying for the family of the new artist, including husband, John Kamau, and three children.

To reach Fideris for more info or a copy of the new CD, call :
(978) 319-2259