Ye Kengale is  a creative psalmist and worshipper after the order of Asaph. But he is also cut from the same cloth of King David, with his wide experience socially, academically and culturally.  He has an intuitive penchant toward integrating the court elite with the field masses, the well-to-do with the often ignored, the highly accomplished with the vulnerable marginalized. His sensitivity to the spiritual dimensions of life along with his natural artistic giftings have given him the ability to produce musical templates honoring to the Lord while appealing to the young and old, male and female, inspiring to both individuals and corporate groupings. Who better to create in our generation and nation, a “guild of artistic worshippers” to enhance our legacy as a people of God?  

I first had the honor of encountering Yekengale in 1986 at a conference in Kingston Jamaica. Fred Hammond dedicated an entire album to the theme of “Spirit of David.” This is what I experienced in the music and ministry of this very gifted minister of music. He joined us in Toronto shortly after and stayed in my home for a few years. Because of him our entire music ministry was transformed for the better. I am also a musician but I don’t know anyone in music that is more versatile and creative than Yekengale.

I am convinced that Ye kengale has the gift of a true psalmist. This gift is no less than that which was bestowed upon King David, the sweet psalmist of Israel. Most of my life has been spent listening to worship music. 

 I can honestly say however, that I have never been so deeply moved as when I listen to Ye Kengale playing a keyboard or a piano. When he combines this musical talent with singing, the experience is indescribable. Neither space nor time would allow me to speak of the many times when I have observed the power of his God-given gift on display. Anyone who gets an opportunity to be under his tutelage should try to make the most of it.

Ye Kengale is an excellent musician, very sensitive to the demands of the liturgical context.  On many occasions I personally have been blessed by his ministry in music.