Multicultural & World Music

When developing choirs delve into this fresh a cappella setting of the Israeli folk song, they can be assured of enjoying a successful rehearsal and performance experience! The only accompanying instruments

Loosely adapted from the traditional Appalachian folk song with Cherokee text in the Overhill (Western) dialect, this was sung on the Trail of Tears to offer comfort to the grieving. Straightforward vocal

Begin your performance or concert with this festive, rhythmic processional that features layered African drum ostinati and homophonic chordal harmonies. The Swahili text is easy to learn, and the setting is

Dating back to the 1850s, this lively sea shanty is most likely inspired by the events of the Mexican–American War and combines elements of both contemporary music and Latin American rhythms. Opening

A spiritual song from the Luo people of Kenya, this arrangement is highly accessible and authentic. With or without percussion, it has simple harmonies, plenty of repetition, conservative vocal ranges, and

Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this original a cappella piece is great fun and quick to learn. Written in Kiswahili, in the Maasai idiom in East Africa, it includes a phonetic

The whale, the horse, and the elephant are the subjects of these three delightful, brief a cappella Spanish folk songs which may be performed as a set or separately. The performance notes provide

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

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.

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

Here's an exciting Celtic-flavored a cappella original for tenor-bass voices that encourages hope and unity. The optional Irish bodhran part enhances the driving energy and sense of determination. The

Don't miss this unique setting of a traditional Israeli folk song scored for a cappella voices, flute, and hand drum. Inventive with spoken chants woven throughout, this is accessible with limited ranges

This authentic arrangement of a traditional Zulu folk song opens slowly, then picks up the tempo as the drums enter. Frequent repetition and accessible harmonic lines broaden the appeal, and the final verse

With a 16th-century text by St. Teresa of Avila, this piece has a definite ancient-modern feel. Layers of chant-like a cappella harmonies with conservative ranges are augmented by percussion for conga,

This upbeat traditional isiXhosa song from South Africa is a memorable and enjoyable statement for choirs. The authentic a cappella setting includes a guide to the suggested simple choral movement along

Made popular by the award-winning group Sweet Honey in the Rock, this South African folk song was shared with the arranger by the group using the text that they had learned from an indigenous South African.

Lively percussion and rhythmic choral phrases reflect the urgency of a parent seeking healing herbs for a sick child. Sung entirely in Creole, this song is well known across Haiti and beyond. The

Partly in Scots Gaelic, partly in English, this Scottish tune is great fun for tenor-bass choirs! The title translates to "A Small Drink at the Door." A cappella, with plentiful unison lines and traditional

Flexible enough for literally any ensemble, this traditional African folk song is arranged with English text throughout. With the option to perform with or without the piano accompaniment, percussion, and

This joyous and rhythmic a cappella celebration of hope, joy and peace is perfect for developing choirs. Your students will appreciate the high performance value, and you'll love the easy harmonic layering

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 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,

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