Hamba Kahle Mkhonto

Introduce your choir to the powerful and moving Spear of the Nation, arranged for a cappella mixed chorus, SAT trio, snare drum, and chime. This song, popularized during South Africa's apartheid era, was sung by soldiers of uMkhonto weSizwe in tribute to fallen comrades. Sung in isiXhosa, the English translation, "Farewell spear of the nation. We will continue to fight for freedom," captures its spirit of resistance and hope. With intuitive harmonies and stirring emotion, this setting is a moving choice for school and community choirs.