Echos du Ciel, a Seventh Day Adventist choir, on Saturday, August 26, celebrated a decade of ministry as they proudly introduced their fourth album, ‘Tuzamubona,’ at the Kigali Bilingual Church . The event commenced at 6:00 PM as scheduled and concluded at 10:00 PM, drawing a crowd of over a thousand attendees spanning various age groups. ALSO READ: Perle de Vie to launch the seventh album The concert was thoughtfully structured into four distinct segments, showcasing a total repertoire of 25 songs. Among the captivating melodies were participations from both Echos du Ciel and their affiliated artistes. The event also featured other choirs, including ‘The Clarion Call Ministry,’ ‘Send Us God,’ ‘Patmos Choir,’ ‘Friends of Jesus,’ and ‘Abasaruzi Choir.’ ALSO READ: Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa: A night to remember for singer Josh Ishimwe Earning a reputation as one of the most cherished choirs within the Seventh Day Adventist Church community, Echos du Ciel has become known for their harmonious and polished musical performances. Over the course of a decade, they actively participated in numerous events and concerts, both within and beyond Kigali. According to Peter Iyonsanga, a member of the choir, the group's inception traces back to 2013 when they united to provide solace to their fellow member Eric Ishimwe following the loss of his father. Their musical journey commenced when they began performing uplifting hymns from the church's collection. Nzabayo by Echos du Ciel During this period, they crossed paths with Justin Gashema, who extended invitations to collaborate on various occasions, catalyzing the idea of forming a musical ensemble. Originally a male-exclusive ensemble, the group transitioned to a more inclusive dynamic in 2017, by welcoming female members to join them and contribute their voices. The album boasts of a collection of tracks including ‘Nahinduwe Mushya,’ ‘Inkuru Iruta Izindi Numvise,’ ‘Yesu Agiye Kuza,’ ‘Nzabayo,’ among others. Preceding the release of their fourth album, the choir introduced earlier albums such as ‘Nahuye na Yesu,’ ‘Niwe Juru,’ and ‘Kanani iri bugufi.’ All these albums are readily accessible on echosduciel.org.
