Multicultural & World Music

Widely known as the Mexican Hand Clap Song, this spirited waltz is a joyful song of celebration that is lots of fun to sing! The unofficial state song of Chiapas, it can be performed here in both

Internationally recognized as a Mexican folk song, this tune has served as a children's song, a musical tradition of the Catholic Cursillo movement, and most significantly as the unofficial anthem of the

Inspired by a close friend of the composer who never stopped singing throughout her cancer journey, this song is written in the bomba genre, an Afro-Puerto Rican music style and dance rooted in the island's

An exciting concert selection for mixed choirs, this arrangement of a traditional plena is both authentic and accessible. Plena is an Afro-Puerto Rican rhythm that blends melodic and rhythmic elements from

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

Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, a recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature and one of the most prolific poets of Latin America, is the author of One Hundred Love Sonnets from which the text of this

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

Based on a traditional Brazilian song for Dia dos Reis (Day of the Kings, i.e. Epiphany) that accompanies the folk celebration known as Queima da Lapinha in which people disassemble their Nativity scenes

With an introspective text from Hillel the Elder, this original work builds with layers and intensity as it progresses. Beginning with a chant-like repetition, it echoes and emphasizes the importance of

Sung by people around the world in show of solidarity for Ukraine, this traditional song written in 1875 has become an anthem of unity and strength. Telling the story of the red viburnum flower's

A fresh setting of this traditional Irish tune offers opportunities to showcase soloists or sections, as well as parts for violin and cello. The top line of the text in the score is a phonetic pronunciation

This French marching song from the 1800s, also known as Chanson de l'Oignon or "Song of the Onion," uses compound meter in the storytelling verses and duple meter in the refrain to keep soldiers in

Written to honor the spirit leader (grandfather) Misum el Mato (Brother to Bears), this Lakota song embodies the uplifting nature of the Sundance ceremony and the blessings provided by life. The arrangement

Written by Queen Lili-uokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawai'i, this classic Hawaiian song has become a symbol of the culture, history, and tradition of the islands. Arranged for treble choir with a

Two traditional East African folk tunes have been woven together to create this arrangement that features alternating sections of lively, rhythmic call and response with percussion and slower meditative

Creatively set as a palindrome with a coda in ABCDCBA form, this traditional Brazilian folk song tells the story of a young man named Siriri who no longer answers the call of the young girls around him.

Here is a traditional Lakota lullaby sung by mothers to their young boys. The Lakota language has become nearly extinct, but composer/arranger Linthicum-Blackhorse has made it his life's work to bring the

Expanding on a traditional Lithuanian sutartine (part-song), this dreamy reverie is about a woman who sings a young man to sleep under the nine branches of a linden tree that was battered by a

An original melody hailing from the traditional Acadian and Quebecois practice of turlutte (mouth reel or mouth music), this sparkling a cappella work imitates an instrumental reel or jig with

Setting a traditional Jewish prayer of gratitude used at times of celebration and joy, this original work is both lyrical and accessible. A violin obbligato enhances the flowing feel, and the two-part

This up-tempo piece features body percussion, movement, a baritone solo, and an active piano part. The text celebrates all those who experience the rhythm of life, and the rhythmic energy and joy of the

This setting of a lovely traditional Japanese song provides a marvelous multicultural and creative programming gem for developing choirs. A pronunciation guide and translation are provided for the Japanese

This lovely setting of an Indonesian folk song arrived on the shores of the sunny island of Singapore in the early 19th century. Dayung Sampan means "rowing a wooden boat" and poetically describes

Written in the Cherokee language, this piece gives praise to the great Oconaluftee River and preserves the Cherokee language through song. This accessible work is rich in substance and is a wonderful option