Zimbabwean praise and worship outfit Joyfull Praise Choir joins Gamaliel Blessing Madindi on a joyful new record titled “Hallelujah Inziyo Yangu.” It is a thanksgiving jam from the first note.

The title means “Hallelujah, my song,” so gratitude drives the theme. Joyfull Praise Choir rose to fame with “Ngoro Yeminana” and earned a Maranatha Africa Continental Awards nomination. The leader has said the choir can handle any genre, and that range helps here.

Bright keys and lively drums lift the music, while a rolling bass keeps the beat moving. The words repeat the hallelujah call, so everyone can sing along fast.

Together the voices keep the mood bright and sincere. Nothing is overdone, and the worship spirit stays steady.