Multicultural & World Music

This Philippine love song has all the tenderness and lushness necessary to make the audience swoon. You will fall in love with the legato lullaby texture of this beautiful selection.

Here is a love song from Cuba that is happy and passionate. The title means "Look at me like that," and anyone who has ever fallen in love knows what that means! The tune is folk-like and beautiful, and

Made popular in performances by the famous choral ensemble Chanticleer, this music is original although its connection to Scottish Celtic music is undeniable and quite intentional. The words have no meaning

This selection is a gentle lullaby based on an old Welsh folk song. With limited divisi towards the end, it has beautifully lyrical writing and will be a warm and welcome addition to any concert.

This arrangement of the traditional Swahili folk song exudes joy! Featuring call and responses with soloists and different vocal sections, every part has an opportunity to shine. Creative layering and

This traditional Japanese folk tune about a towering chestnut tree has been set in a lovely, flowing setting for two-part choirs. With limited text, this is a wonderful opportunity to present a Japenese

This unique and well-known Welsh song is widely performed by Welsh choirs. This setting includes translated text that has been adapted to singable English. Rich and hearty sonorities pair beautifully with

Inspired by the composer's trip to Guatemala, this original selection celebrates the culture of its inspiration. With a truly authentic spirit, it includes rainstick and flute that represent the native

Here are three whimsical a cappella Jamaican folk songs grouped together under one cover. According to musicologist and complier Whylie, these songs are "full of social commentary, censure, and

Here's a traditional Andalusian villancico that works at any time of year. The Spanish text talks about celebrating with tambourines and rattles, and the lively a cappella texture is both rhythmic and

Much more than a greeting, "aloha" is also an acronym that represents the spirit of the Hawaiian culture. This rhythmic original piece celebrates the five traits of aloha, sung in Hawaiian, and then defines

This popular South African song is an isiZulu hymn with a very simple text. The emphasis on the syllable "shu" creates a percussive sound which, along with the syncopated melody lines and rhythmic vitality,

This well-known Otjiherero folk song from Namibia carries a message of love, joy, and happiness in praise of God. With a steady, undulating rhythm, this selection features solo groups over the chorus

This Malay folk song about a pony fish has a short melody made up of only four notes, but the song is brought to life by the expressions and metaphors in the poem. The body percussion, movement, and descant

This sensitive, authentic arrangement of a well-known Yiddish folksong introduces singers to the harmonic characteristics of Yiddish music. Clapping and body percussion are employed to great effect, and a

This selection is a dance that represents friendship and the flow of the human spirit. It is a time for all to come together to syncopate the energy of Mother Earth to the beat of the drum.

With the traditional Latin lyrics "Gloria in excelsis Deo," this setting is anything but traditional. Including some chant as well as stomping and clapping throughout, this almost has the feel of a Maori

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.