Hindurwa

Christmas Party at Iwawa Island with Hindurwa

2012-04-26T18:51:00.001-07:00

Articles about Hindurwa band from local news

2011-09-12T06:33:00.000-07:00

Hindurwa Article - Zahabu News

Hindurwa article - Igihe News

Hindurwa article - Igihe news

Upcoming Events

2011-05-30T19:04:00.000-07:00

Kayonza Concert
June 11-12
Select top musicians will gather in Kayonza to perform together in an open-air venue

Eastern Province Concert - Rwagitima
June 15-18
Several well-known regional music artists will gather for several performances

Contact Brian at hindurwa@gmail.com for more information.

Hindurwa Photos

2011-05-30T18:29:00.001-07:00

Jean Claude

2011-01-01T11:11:00.000-08:00

My name is Nshimiyimana Jean Clauden (JC). I was born and raised in Rwanda. I was born at the Gahini hospital, in the Eastern province of Rwanda. It was in 1991 when I was born, and I looked to be the last born in my family. I am from a family of nine children: six girls and three boys. Of those ones who are still alive, there are two boys and two girls plus our mom. There are also five grand children; both girls are married.

In 1959, war happened in Rwanda due to discrimination and tribalism and that was when my grandparents ran away to look for refuge. They found themselves in our neigbouring country, Uganda, and they lived there a long time in the refugee camps. I was told life was very hard there. Both my parents were born in the refugee camps and raised there, and that’s why just two of us -- me and my sister -- we were the ones who were born in Rwanda and the rest were born in Uganda in the refugee camps.

Then later on, my father joined the FPR (Rwandan Patriotic Front), the army that fought for liberation in Rwanda, then led by our current president, Paul Kagame. It was then that he came up with the idea of taking his family back to their home land and their property. But it wasn’t very easy. It was in 1989 when my family crossed the border and they landed safely. As they were starting to restore and put together everything which was been destroyed, just three years after my birth, that’s when a devil spoiled the whole country with tragic moments of killing people (the genocide of 1994).

My family was among the people who were supposed to be killed and my father tried all the ways he could to hide us and to protect us, but sadly while we were running, we got separated. My father went with my older bother, and the rest went with my mother and continued the journey of surviving. It was not easy to get something to eat and by then it was the rainy season. Even those who would escape from the enemy would be killed by the life in the bush and forests and mountains, or tropical disease like malaria, or die of hunger.

By the grace of God, my mother continued to take care of those of us who went with her and we spent almost a month running in the bush. Later on, the FPR found us and they took us to a safe place to meet others in the refugee camps. When we got there, we came to know that my father was killed, along with my brother and other relatives. After the war had ended, about three months, no one could believe that the killing was over. Most of the people were traumatized. Many children were orphans and many women's husbands were killed during the genocide. Most of the properties were destroyed. In other words, the hope for life was dead and it was very hard to start a fresh life. But my mother, she survived, and she took us to our land and we started to build up our home again and putting everything together.

Three years after the genocide was over, that’s when my mom wanted me and my sister to go back to school. This wasn’t easy because money was required for school and we did not have any. My mother had no job that could provide some money, so some of us had drop out from school and wait until God opens for them. After some time -- we had almost forgotten about school -- my sister had a small job in the town and she heard about the organization that was Africa New Life Ministries. They were helping orphans and those who couldn’t afford to go back to school. My sister took me there and asked for help. They accepted me and they took my picture and information then later on, in a year's time, they called my sister telling her that now I have got a sponsor, that I can go back to school. Then I started my education.

I finished my primary level at New Life Junior Academy and I got the first grade in the nation exams. I was then admitted to a good school in the capital city, Kigali, called Kigali International Academy. In my second year of high school, God continued to help me and I was selected to join Hindurwa band. I was so excited; it was like a dream to me to go to U.S.A. and in 2008, my dream came true. I spent six months there doing helping Africa New Life Ministries raise sponsors through our music and testimonies. Many lives of Rwandan kids were transformed.

And I would finish by saying that my life will never be the same because God has showed Himself to me. I am now a blessed young man and I am very different from whom I was before. Through God I am who I am, now and forever.

And I want give thanks to my wonderful family in America, Matt and Kristen Schlottmann for everything, for being there for me. I love you all so much and I always will.

And special thanks to Pastor Charles Mugisha, the director of ANLM and the enrire ANLM staff.

With God everything is possible!

God bless.
AMEN.

Mbona Moses

2011-01-01T11:08:00.000-08:00

Hello! I am called Mbona Moses. I was born in Uganda, but I am Rwandese. My parents went there as refugees a long time ago because there were insecurities in Rwanda. So I grew up there in Uganda and when the 1994 genocide in Rwanda ended we returned, like many other Rwandese. When we came back I struggled with life because there was many problems like poverty, ignorance, fear, and other things. Education was an impossible dream for many of us, but God provided and Africa New Life Ministries came and has helped me go to school up until now. When I was in high school, I started singing in worship teams. I loved Hindurwa and wished I could sing in Hindurwa. In 2008, they were looking for two guys who are able to sing. Many people wanted to join, we did interviews and God helped me and I was among those who were chosen. I am glad to be in Hindurwa; we enjoy singing and being together.

2010-12-31T23:25:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF OUR SUPPORTERS AND FANS!!!

With our sincere gratitude,

Hindurwa is grateful for all of you who have supported us in the process of producing the new album ''YOU SPEAK TO MIND'' it's our pleasure to thank you and give God the glory due to the remarkable things attained year 2010. We love you and wish you the best of year 2011,

''Friends stick together to the end''. Blessings!!!

Get a hindurwa cd!!

2010-09-22T20:13:00.000-07:00

Contact Emma at 503-956-0624 for a HINDURWA new CD released.
One cd $12+$3 for mailing, Buy two for $20+$3 for mailing. If you prefer picking up a cd, here is the right address for you to get your cd. 728 NE 87th Ave Glisan ST Portland OR.97220

Download Order Form Here

You Speak to My Mind - Album Release!!

2010-09-11T11:24:00.000-07:00

Watch for Hindurwa's upcoming album, available in CD form on September 15, 2010 and for digital download, October 2010!!

PURCHASE MUSIC - Hindurwa (2006)

2010-09-11T11:09:00.000-07:00

Download Hindurwa's original album on iTunes for $10 iTunes for $10

Purchase the original CD for $15 ($12 + $3 shipping) -- click here to complete the order form.

MUSIC SAMPLES

2010-09-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

Listen to a few songs from Hindurwa's newest album, You Speak To My Mind on PureVolume:
www.purevolume.com/hindurwa

LYRICS - YOU SPEAK TO MY MIND

2010-09-11T10:57:00.000-07:00

(click on link to see lyrics)

Knocking on the Door
Akanyamuneza
You Speak to My Mind
I Know That I Am Getting There
Umucyo Urakurasiye
You Got Me Now
Stay In Touch
I Am Free
Embrace
Turubumbatire

TURUBUMBATIRE - lyrics

2010-09-11T10:53:00.000-07:00

(Come and Hold Our Country)

Rwanda rwandabanyarwanda Rwanda

Rwatubyaye turubumbatire
Yego we disi turaje
Rwanda rwagasabo Rwanda
Rwagihanga turubumbatire
Yego we disi turaje
Abari mubugande abari muburundi
turubumbatire
Yego we disi turaje
Abanyarwanda mwese muri mu mahanga
mukeneye gutaha
Yego we disi turaje
Abari mumashuri hinya no hino kwisi nimuhahe muronke
Yego we disi turaje
Namwe abafite imari muyishore murwanda twubake urwatubyaye
Yego we disi turaje

(c) Robert Mugabe

EMBRACE - lyrics

2010-09-11T10:52:00.001-07:00

It's amazing how great He is

His love is open, to everyone
He is ready to embrace
Whoever comes, make a step
Take the chance.

His love and mercy, is for you
He is ready to embrace you
He is ready to embrace.

No matter who you are
Where you’re from
No matter what you do
Just come,
He is ready to embrace.

Don’t worry the way you are
No, no, He is ready to embrace.

(c) 2010 Hindurwa

I AM FREE - lyrics

2010-09-11T10:51:00.001-07:00

You left Your kingdom of Heaven

And You came to the Earth,
You gave Your life to set me free
Through your blood I am free
Through your blood I am free

I surrender all, I surrender all
All to thee my Blessed Savior
I surrender all.
All to thee my Blessed Savior
I surrender all.

I am free, I am free
I am free, free, indeed

(c) 2010 Hindurwa

STAY IN TOUCH - lyrics

2010-09-11T10:50:00.001-07:00

Stay in touch
Stay in touch
Stay in touch with a mighty God
Stay in touch with a mighty God
Stay in touch with a mighty God

Guma k’Uwiteka, Guma k’Uwiteka
Guma k’Uwiteka Imana yawe
Guma k’Uwiteka Imana yawe
Guma k’Uwiteka Imana yawe

You wanna love? Stay in touch
You wanna peace? Stay in touch
You wanna freedom? Stay in touch

Stay, stay in touch
With a mighty God
Stay in touch with a mighty God
Stay in touch with a mighty God

You wanna heaven? Stay in touch
You wanna hope? Stay in touch
You wanna power? Stay in touch
You wanna joy? Stay in touch
You wanna favor? Stay in touch
You want money? Stay in touch
Stay in touch with a mighty God
You wanna wife? Stay in touch
A husband? Stay in touch
You wanna family? Stay in touch
Stay in touch with a mighty God

(c) 2010 Hindurwa

YOU GOT ME NOW - lyrics

2010-09-11T10:49:00.000-07:00

Maybe you’re looking around
You’ve got no idea what is happening
You’re feeling like giving up losing hope
Never mind
Somebody knows your name
Your name is in the palms of His hands,
So that he’ll never forget you
So that he’ll never forget you
How many times
Have I tried to make it through?
I never made it
How many times
Have I broken Your heart?
Many many many many times
There is a name, Jesus’ name
Never fails me
Never fails me

You got me now
In Your hands I wanna stay
You got me now
In Your mercy I wanna live
You got me now
In Your hands I wanna live
You got me now
In Your love I wanna dwell

Maybe, you think
You can’t make it at all
Maybe you think nobody knows
What you are going through
Never mind
Somebody knows your name
Your name is in the palms of His hands
So that He’ll never forget you

(You got me now…)

(c) 2010 Hindurwa

UMUCYO URAKURASIYE - lyrics

2010-09-11T10:47:00.001-07:00

N’iki gituma wiheba

N’iki gituma wiganyira
N’iki gituma usubira inyuma
Rekeraho Imana Irakuzi
N’iki gituma wigunga,
N’iki gituma urira
N’iki gituma usuhuz'umutima
Rekereho Imana irakuzi

Dore umucyo urakurasiye
Umwijima urahunze
Imana iciye imanzi mubiganza byawe
Ntuzongera kubabara ukundi

Ntuzongera kubabara ukundi
Ntuzongera kubabara ukundi.

(c) 2010 Hindurwa

I KNOW THAT I AM GETTING THERE - lyrics

2010-09-11T10:46:00.000-07:00

I can see ahead of me

I can see the green land
I know that I am getting there

I can see the Holy City
And I can hear a sweet song
I know that I am getting there

I can hear angels’ sound
I can hear them singing a new song
Then I know,
I know that I am getting there

No matter how I struggle,
No matter what I face
I put my trust in You,
Grab my hand don't let me turn back
Because I wanna get there,
I know that I am getting there.

I know, I know that I am getting there.

When I get there, there will be
No more crying
When I get there, there will be
No more sorrow
When I get there, there will be
No more pain

When I get there, there will be
No more pain
When I get there, there will be
No more staving
When I get there, there will be
No more crying

When I get there, there will be
No more crying
When I get there, there will be
No more sorrow
When I get there, there will be
No more dying

When I get there, there will be
No more mourning
When I get there, there will be
No more begging
When I get there, there will be
No more suffering

I know I am getting there
I will see my Father
There is peace in that place
I know that I am getting there.

I know, I know
I know that I am getting there

(c) 2010 Hindurwa

YOU SPEAK TO MY MIND - lyrics

2010-09-11T10:43:00.001-07:00

Speak to my mind

You speak to my mind
You speak to my mind
That I will never be the same

You said by Your word
That even if I pass
Through the shadow of death
I don't have to worry,
Because You are with me.

Speak to my mind
You speak to my mind
You speak to my mind
That I will never be the same

You said by Your word,
That even if I pass in the fire
I will never, never be burnt by the fire
Because you are with me.

Speak to my mind, "Speak to me Lord"
Speak to my mind, “Yes"
You speak to my mind
That I will never be the same.
I know I will never be the same

I will never be the same
I will never be the same
I will never be the same
I will never be the same

(c) 2010 Hindurwa

AKANYAMUNEZA - lyrics

2010-09-11T10:41:00.000-07:00

Nfite akanyamuneza

Kuzuye umutima wanjye
Ngaterwa n'uwo mukunzi
Wankunze kuva kera
Yasize ubwiza, yambara kamere
Ya muntu
Nari uwo kuzarimbuka aremera Aritanga
Yamenny’amaraso ye ngo
Mbone ubuzima
Eya oh oho oho

Muri we, harim’amahoro
Muri we, harim’ibyishimo
Muri we, ndidegembya pe

Uwo mukunzi mbabwira
Arankunda koko jye ndabizi
Iyo mbabaye aransanga
Akampumuriza umutima
Akambwir’ati, humura jye
Ndikumwe nawe
None ubu jye ndidegembya
Mur’urukundo rw'umukunzi wanjye
Eya, oh oh ooo

(c) 2010 Hindurwa

KNOCKING ON THE DOOR - lyrics

2010-09-11T10:37:00.000-07:00

Please open for me I need your help

Little boy came running
In the night, crying,
Little boy came running
In the night, crying
I asked the boy
Why are you crying in the night?
I asked the boy
Where are you coming from
In this night?
Listen what he said behind the door.

I am knocking on your door,
Would you open it for me
I am followed by my enemies,
Please open for me.
I need your help.

I opened the door
Then the little boy came in
Came in crying with a lot of pain
Came in crying with a lot of pain
He told me how he was
Sleeping in the bush
He told me how he was
Sleeping the bush
Then he saw killers
Coming after him in the night
Then he saw killers coming after him
I said to myself, “It’s my time to love”
It's your time to Love

I am knocking on your door
Would you open it for me?
I am followed by my enemies
Please open for me I need your help.

(c) 2010 Hindurwa

Chillin in the photo studio

2010-07-06T21:10:00.001-07:00

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