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

Opening as a slow and symbolic prayer asking God for strength to stand against injustice and wrongdoing, this isiZulu song is a reimagining of the popular traditional Tshwane church song Ke na le

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

This setting of the opening and closing verses of Psalm 133 paints a scene of unity. The Spanish text and involved piano accompaniment round out this study of harmony and repose.

This energetic original composition proclaims a message of justice and peace. Perfect for school, church, concert, or community, bring voices together and stand in 'Umoja (Unity)!' A piano part is included,

When developing choirs delve into this fresh a cappella setting of the Israeli folk song, they can be assured of enjoying a successful rehearsal and performance experience! The only accompanying instruments

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

Beginning with a solo or small group of singers, this choral setting of a moving Hebrew prayer from the Shabbat morning service provides ample opportunity for expressive singing and melodic artistry for

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,

Opening and closing with Debussy's Arabesque No. 1, the artistic piano accompaniment provides a flowing texture that propels the lovely lyrical lines of the choral parts along in this original work. This

From the Taroko and Tayal tribes in Taiwan, these three contrasting and fun-to-sing folk songs are arranged for a cappella mixed choir. The first is a harvest song capturing the sounds of people working in

Hear the sounds of a playful kitten chasing a mouse in this unique and engaging original concert work from Taiwan. Playful ostinatos in the lower voices support a delicate melody in the upper voices

Written and performed by a popular Cambodian artist, this song about leaving a loved one behind and longing to return to your homeland has a somber history. This a cappella arrangement is cinematic and

Feel the rolling of the waves in the flowing piano accompaniment that lies beneath the lyrical choral lines in this original concert work from Taiwan. The melodic writing is exceptional, and the harmonic

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

Begin your performance or concert with this festive, rhythmic processional that features layered African drum ostinati and homophonic chordal harmonies. The Swahili text is easy to learn, and the setting is

India's annual festival of lights is celebrated in this original song that details various traditions associated with the celebration, including the food, fireworks, and colorful rangoli patterns made of

This lovely arrangement of a Japanese folk song traditionally sung during the annual Star Festival, when trees are decorated with wishes written on colorful strips of paper, pairs an original countermelody

With only ten words of Spanish text, this traditional Spanish folk song is easy to learn for any choir. The small-range melody is presented first in unison and then in canon before a simple ostinato adds

Translated as "Let's sing with joy," this cheerful a cappella original can be performed with optional percussion (drum and shaker). The Swahili text comes complete with a phonetic pronunciation guide and

Dating back to the 1850s, this lively sea shanty is most likely inspired by the events of the Mexican–American War and combines elements of both contemporary music and Latin American rhythms. Opening