Songs of belonging and hope
Umoya is a ten-track vocal album by So Hum Collective, sung in isiXhosa. Its songs explore finding your voice, continuing through difficult days, drawing strength from one another and returning to a sense of home.
This African-inspired spiritual and inspirational collection offers a different listening experience from our instrumental meditation albums. Follow the voices, spend time with the words, or simply let the songs accompany a reflective moment in your day.
What your download includes
- All ten songs in high-quality 320 kbps MP3 for everyday offline listening.
- The original stereo WAV masters, preserving their supplied sample rates and bit depths.
- The Umoya cover artwork, with connected sculptural figures in sage and ivory.
- A 30-page PDF companion pairing the supplied isiXhosa lyrics with interpretive English renderings and song themes.
The English companion conveys the meaning of the lyrics; it is not a word-for-word translation or pronunciation guide.
Listen to the album samples
Each preview is 30 seconds. Press play on the song you would like to hear.
01. Umoya · 2:59
Spirit — The spirit within, carried through breath and movement.
02. Vuka · 3:28
Awaken — An invitation to rise and greet a new day.
03. Phantsi Kweenyawo · 4:43
Beneath Our Feet — The earth beneath us and the strength of our roots.
04. Ndiyakubona · 5:30
I See You — Being seen, remembered and met with care.
05. Izwi lam · 5:42
My Voice — Finding the courage to let your own voice be heard.
06. Siyahamba · 4:56
We Are Walking — Continuing the journey, one shared step at a time.
07. Amanzi · 5:33
Water — Water as an image of release, renewal and moving forward.
08. Ebusuku · 5:42
At Night — Finding a little light in the quiet of the night.
09. Sisonke · 5:00
Together — Shared strength and the comfort of walking together.
10. Ekhaya · 4:17
Home — Returning to a sense of home, peace and belonging.
Downloading and listening
After successful payment, your download links appear on the order confirmation page and in your order email. Download the MP3 collection for smaller files, or both WAV parts for all ten original masters. Each package also includes the cover and lyric companion. Extract the ZIP file before playing the songs.
Total running time: 47:55. The MP3 package is approximately 116 MB; WAV parts are approximately 259 MB and 293 MB. Use a stable connection for the larger downloads.
This purchase is for personal listening. Redistribution, resale and commercial use require separate written permission. Please contact us with any questions.
For reflection and general wellbeing, not medical advice or treatment. Music is not a replacement for medical care.