When the Caged Bird Sings
Album by Nkeiru Okoye; Rita Coburn, Angela Brown, Christie Dashiell, Issachah Savage, Jubilant Sykes, Cyrus Chestnut, EXIGENCE, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Released 27 March 2026
Tracklist
- 1When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 1 "Gather Together in My Name": Who am I supposed to be? (Soli, Celebrant, Congregants, Choir, Piano)Nkeiru Okoye5:12
- 2When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 1 "Gather Together in My Name": Devotions (Soli, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye0:37
- 3When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 1 "Gather Together in My Name": Shine your light upon us (Celebrant, Congregants, Choir, Piano)Nkeiru Okoye7:30
- 4When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 1 "Gather Together in My Name": The Beatitudes (Celebrant, Congregants with Soprano Improvisations, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye6:11
- 5When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 2 "Now Sheba Sings the Song": Cerise's Story, Part 1: You gave me a baby girl (Soprano [as Mother], Celebrant, Congregants, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye6:13
- 6When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 2 "Now Sheba Sings the Song": He Saw Her Beauty (Tenor)Nkeiru Okoye2:46
- 7When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 2 "Now Sheba Sings the Song": I am Thine, O Lord (Celebrant, Soprano, Congregants, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye2:51
- 8When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 2 "Now Sheba Sings the Song": Sometimes life gets ugly (Celebrant, Mezzo-soprano, Congregants, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye8:57
- 9When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 3 "And Still I Rise": Cerise's Story, Part 2: I thought this life would protect us (Baritone [as Father], Congregants, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye9:34
- 10When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 3 "And Still I Rise": Pass me not, O Gentle Savior (Congregants)Nkeiru Okoye2:18
- 11When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 4 "I Shall Not Be Moved": Cerise's Story, Part 3: It takes a village (Tenor [as Guidance Counselor], Congregants, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye7:33
- 12When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 4 "I Shall Not Be Moved": Interlude - She shall not be moved (Congregants, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye4:35
- 13When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 5 "A Song Flung up to Heaven": Butterflies - Be Transformed (Soli, Celebrant, Congregants, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye2:35
- 14When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 5 "A Song Flung up to Heaven": Be Transformed (Celebrant, Congregants, Piano)Nkeiru Okoye0:56
- 15When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 5 "A Song Flung up to Heaven": I'm so glad I found me (Soli, Celebrant, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye1:49
- 16When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 5 "A Song Flung up to Heaven": Cerise's Story, Part 4: You sheltered me (Mezzo-soprano [as Cerise], Celebrant, Piano)Nkeiru Okoye4:22
- 17When the Caged Bird Sings, Pt. 5 "A Song Flung up to Heaven": When a Caged Bird Sings - Night turns to day (Soli, Celebrant, Congregants, Choir)Nkeiru Okoye4:34
More by Nkeiru Okoye, Rita Coburn, Angela Brown, Christie Dashiell, Issachah Savage, Jubilant Sykes, Cyrus Chestnut, EXIGENCE, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Release credits
- soprano vocals [1-2, 5, 7, 13, 15, 17]
- alto vocals [1-2, 8, 13, 15-17]
- piano [1, 3-4, 7, 9-10, 12, 14, 16-17]
- drums (drum set) [7]
- choir vocals [1-5, 7-15, 17]
- tenor vocals [1-2, 6, 11, 13, 15, 17]
- dedicated to, baritone vocals [1-2, 9, 13, 15, 17]
- conductor
- tenor vocals [3]
- soprano vocals [3]
- soprano vocals [4]
- spoken vocals [1, 3-5, 7-8, 13-17]
- tenor vocals [3]
- choir vocals [1-5, 7-9, 11-13, 15, 17]
- choir vocals [1-5, 7-9, 11-13, 15, 17]
- performing orchestra [1-6, 8-9, 11-13, 15-17]
- choir vocals [1-5, 7-9, 11-13, 15, 17]
Issues
WDigital Media27 March 2026
WMarch 2026