Multicultural & World Music

This lovely choral in Yiddish features a solo with backing chorals that will enchant choirs and audiences alike.

This entertaining and straightforward arrangement for choirs was written by master arranger Philip Lawson and will be popular with choirs and audiences alike. This a cappella piece has an authentic and

This original setting of a short Hebrew text speaks about how the world is in many fragments and we need to work to repair it. The driving piano accompaniment enhances the simple, appealing vocal texture

This arrangement of a traditional habanera song uses a gentle, lilting setting to tell a love story. The elegant piano accompaniment contributes to the authentic feel. Both English and Spanish texts are

Originally known as Glad Tidings, this hymn was translated by Makua Laiana, an early missionary who arrived in Hawai'i in 1831 and spent the remainder of his life amongst the Hawaiian people.

A traditional Argentinian folk song that is sung throughout Hispanic America is partnered with the familiar Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star melody, both with Spanish text. Cleverly set, there are

This Mexican folk song is combined with a countermelody for a showcase that is easy and fun at Christmas or any time of year. It weaves Spanish and English together seamlessly with a light, bouncing melody

Translated as "The One-Horned Cow," this is a playful song learned by many Irish children in school. With origins in the southwest coast of Ireland, the one-horned cow is a metaphor for a poitin still (an

This beautiful contemporary a cappella concert work is an original composition by the Latvian composer. Translated as "Silver Moon," the Latvian or singable English lyrics compare the moon and its phases to

A cheerful folk song proclaiming "Sing, daughters!" is arranged in a contemporary a cappella style by a Latvian woman composer and member of the Latvian Singers, for whom this was originally set. Brimming

This tremendously fun arrangement of a South African greeting song exclaims, "Iyo hlonolofatsa, Ka lebitso la ntate," which translates as, "Bless everything in the name of the Father." Featuring a soloist,

Serving as an unofficial anthem, this beloved Korean folk song is creatively set by one of Korea's top female composers. This arrangement begins with beautiful, flowing unison vocal lines and simple

From the Italian word tutti, meaning all or everyone, and the Hindustani (northern Indian) term tarana, a musical form that allows solo singers to display vocal agility, this original work

In a vibrant cross-cultural celebration, this original work is composed in raga jog, an Indian classical melodic framework that incorporates both major and minor. Repeated riff-like vocalizations

This is a lovingly arranged piece whose lyrics (in Swedish) assure listeners that God will love and accept them whoever they are. The warm harmonies will wrap your audience in a blanket of acceptance.

A beautiful and strong message in Swedish promoting peace and love for the earth has been sweetly put to music.

This Latin pop song was written as a message of hope from young people to children to try hard, persevere, and never stop dreaming. This joyous song features a combination of Latin pop, Columbian cumbia,

A fast and furious piece depicting the fierce power and beauty of the pre-World War II trains in the Philippines. The lyrics (in Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines) combine vast landscape

Beginning softly with a rainstick, a soloist or small group, and simple background harmonies, this fun-to-sing piece picks up the pace with a rhythmic, nicely harmonized section accompanied by shakers, hand

Here's a flexible setting of a Ghanaian folksong that sparkles with energy. Whether it is sung a cappella or with piano accompaniment, the strong vocal pairings, handclaps, and active percussion parts

This exciting Hungarian-Romani folk song, originally arranged for Chanticleer, has been masterfully adapted in this arrangement which includes shouts, calls, claps, and spoken sounds in the tradition of

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

This mid-tempo South African song is hymnlike with beautiful full harmonies in an a cappella divisi choral texture. The text, in Afrikaans, is about the darkness of night and... view details