Multicultural & World Music

Dancing rhythms and joyful harmonies set this folk story of a harvesting competition between Basque farmer friends. The rapid alterations between 6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious and very enthusiastic

A work song sung by farmers when processing barley, this folk song from Kyeong-Sang-Do, a province in southern Korea, is set with expertise by one of South Korea's leading composers. Based on the pentatonic

As recorded by the Latvian Voices, this is a very fresh and modern take on a traditional Latvian folk song. With themes of power, strength, and luck, this tremendously fun setting sounds impressive with its

Made popular by the Drakensberg Boys Choir from South Africa, this original setting of an isiZulu prayer builds from simple and understated to a full and rapturous texture. While there is significant divisi

This work is based on a traditional children's song from Korea combined with an original tune. The composer preserves the simplicity of the song by using only four notes woven canonically. Technical but

Impressive and fun to sing, this arrangement of the traditional Venezuelan folk song is a universal anthem for singers around the world. Thick divisi harmonies and rhythmic nonsense syllables help create

Derived from common Swahili phrases of joy, this celebratory song declares: "Sing my soul, sing my heart. Sing for peace, sing for joy. There is so much love here, yes!" Intended as a concert opener or

With beatiful Afrikaans lyrics and a catchy, accessible melody, this canon for one to five voices is an ode to Mother Earth. Perform the piece a cappella or with the optional piano accompaniment – and

In Southern Philippine culture, legend tells of the lion/dragon Arimaonga living in the skies and playfully swallowing the moon. The tradition of the Maranao people was to force the creature to release

This arrangement of this Norwegian folk song weaves together threads of tradition and innovation. The ethereal melody is set here for unaccompanied divisi choir and offers a modern take on the beautiful

Expressive and emotive, this original work is a harmonically rich setting of a Spanish text by early 20th-century Argentinian poet Alfonsina Storni. The imagery of young lovers uttering two special words

Inspired by the sights and sounds of nature in Latin America, the composer reminisces about childhood memories in this festive a cappella arrangement. The text is brought to life by Argentinian folkloric

Gabriela Martínez's poetry about the loss of her beloved is crafted into a lilting a cappella number with lush harmonies. Resolving dissonance and a soprano solo further bring the poem's meaning to

From the Indonesian province of South Kalimantan, this song tells of yearning for a loved one who has not been seen in a long time. This arrangement is a tremendous way to connect your choir to this

This traditional Hassidic melody is here set for advanced mixed choir and optional klezmer band. The San Francisco Choral Artists premiered this arrangement. It will take an accomplished ensemble to bring

This moving selection features a smoothly flowing harmonic texture that courses throughout the piece. Warm and enveloping, The Song You Loved will be the song you love singing, whether it be for

Made popular by the award-winning group Sweet Honey in the Rock, this South African folk song was shared with the arranger by the group using the text that they had learned from an indigenous South African.

This traditional huayno from the Andes region is arranged here with the constitutive elements of the original folk song in mind. Andean percussion and pan pipes, or siku, along with

South African music producer Master KG took the world by storm when the Jerusalema dance challenge hit social media. This highly energetic a cappella arrangement employs layered polyrhythms, articulate

Pedro Flores' classic Spanish song returns in an updated version arranged for the BYU Singers of Brigham Young University. The a cappella divisi setting also includes optional percussion parts for claves,

Are you looking for an exciting and fully engaging piece to get your choirs moving and motivated about singing? This piece features stomping, clapping, and patting to embellish the rhythmic Swahili text. An

Here's a traditional isiZulu celebratory song expressing thankfulness to God for walking beside us. A soloist is present throughout most of the call-and-response arrangement, and the choral harmonies vary

Traditionally sung to celebrate a victory by a group of winners in a competition, this South African "bragging" song is tons of fun to sing. In five parts throughout, with the first sopranos taking the call

Here is a traditional Yorta Yorta folk song from Australia that is full of energy and style. A cappella divisi harmonies surround this melody and will invite discussion of the language and cultural context