Ngoma is a living sage amongst those who do not have the courage to see their greater selves. His poetry is profound,poignant and necessary at a time like this or any other. This CD should be listened to with understanding. It is not traditional but it is our tradition.Once again in the midst of madness sanity creeps through to remind us all is not lost and if we chose to we have the power to make a better day. Abiodun Oyewole of the Last Poets Gnome's latest release Lessons from the Book of Osayemi (Chapter ll) Spirit/Blues/Prophecy continues his legacy of producing great music and poetry. Music for My Soldiers, Love Song, Where I Come From and Up South are four of the outstanding poems on Ngoma Hill’s latest release. The authenticity of his poems content resonate with his audiences. There are no lies here, only truth telling. His poems and music is earth and soul grown. His words are love notes to listeners, those seeking truth. There is the presence of unrelenting hunger, thirst and raw passion. His poems had audience members moving and clapping in their seats, leading to a call and response. We became a chorus united in the refrain music for my soldiers, when he performed Music for My Soldiers. Where I Come From, another of Ngoma Hill’s poems is one man’s declaration of his rich heritage and that of a people. All poems are life explosions unabashedly unapologetic and uncompromising. Lorraine Currelly-Wordpress