Multicultural & World Music

This energetic original composition proclaims a message of justice and peace. Perfect for school, church, concert, or community performance, it brings voices together to stand in umoja (unity). A

Choose to sing this traditional Botswanan song in either Setswana, Swahili, or both. An underlying rhythmic energy and solid stacked harmonies support the solo lines in the opening and closing sections and

A stellar setting for developing singers of the well-known South African folk song, with logical part-writing, stylistic rhythms, and an energized accompaniment! The optional percussion parts for shaker,

A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion part, and

A setting of a South African hymn in the isiZulu language. Written for solo and choir, the solo sections may be sung by a small group. Djembes may be included for concert performances, and body movement is

Fun to sing and surprisingly rehearsal-friendly, this South African musical celebration of freedom and hope is sure to have instant appeal. Lending itself to simple stage choreography and with an exciting,

Full of life and energy, this work in Spanish and English expresses the plea of Mexican children to the rest of the world to listen to their cry for help. The percussion and bass parts (included in the

Perhaps the most well-known South African song, but offered here in a unique arrangement with original material in between verses that layers in with the traditional melody and harmonies. Ranges are

On a theme of prayers for peace, the melodic material seems reminiscent of music that one would hear in a Jewish morning service, with a melody that the singers and listeners will carry with them

The use of a djembe imparts a traditional African feeling to this easy original a cappella work. The Gatsnahos text, inspired by John Donne, has a theme of friendship and unity that all can relate to. "We

This clever combination of an African spiritual and an English folk song creates a world music showcase for tenor-bass choirs. A solo feature with stacked harmonies and improvised vocal percussion, this

Brad Nix has hit a home run with this engaging and energetic arrangement. While some of the rhythms have been simplified, the piece keeps the overall feel and marching style. The accompaniment is

A bright, jubilant song of welcome! All God's children will be moving to the rhythm of this multicultural original, which incorporates Swahili text and percussion parts for shaker, djembe and congas. A

This unique call-and-response piece inspired by African folk idioms is a truly unforgettable worship offering. The choir sings in English and Swahili, with a pronunciation guide and alternate English text

Here is an upbeat and fun song that uses a prayer text from Ghana translated into English. Syncopated rhythms that repeat throughout make this a perfect choice for any choir. Opportunities for optional

Rejoicing abounds in this multi-cultural selection! The Swahili refrain is easy to learn and the English stanzas provide a good balance to the primary melody. African drums and hand claps add to the

Featuring the traditional Cherokee words and music for One Drop of Blood and Morning and Evening Hymns, this authentic arrangement is perfect for Native American Ministries Sunday or any

The music of Zimbabwe!  Here is a glorious multicultural expression of praise that quotes the traditional Doxology.  When children and adult voices are combined with xylophones and percussion, the

Based on Sibelius' Finlandia, this impressive selection is like two phenomenal arrangements in one: the first half, a stunning homophonic treatment of "This Is My Song;" the second half, a Zulu

Plenty of repetition and easy-to-pronounce phonetic text make this Ghanian folksong a snap to learn! The parts for African drums, rattles, shakers, gourds, and bells give it an authentic African sound, and

"Ubuntu" is a South African concept meaning that "a person is a person through other people." Is not a choir a community of singers, all blending our unique voices together to create something better than

Sizzling with celebratory rhythmic energy, this Zambian folk song loosely translates as: "Those who sing have the right to be called the children of God." The only accompanying instruments are hand drum

This phenomenal work, recorded by First Call, is certain to be in great demand by a wide range of choirs! Based on All Creatures Of Our God And King, it features a powerful African chorus with