Balibele

Arranged in an isicathamiya style, from the isiZulu verb cathama meaning "tread carefully" or "step lightly," this traditional South African gospel piece meaning "people are busy/preoccupied" sends a message of God's mercy. Divisi a cappella harmonies are set to a light yet precise rhythm, and the call of a soloist or small group soars above the choral texture. A translation and pronunciation guide are available for the isiZulu text.