Multicultural & World Music

A stellar setting for developing singers of the well-known South African folk song, with logical part-writing, stylistic rhythms, and an energized accompaniment! The optional percussion parts for shaker,

India's annual festival of lights is celebrated in this original song that details various traditions associated with the celebration, including the food, fireworks, and colorful rangoli patterns made of

This lovely arrangement of a Japanese folk song traditionally sung during the annual Star Festival, when trees are decorated with wishes written on colorful strips of paper, pairs an original countermelody

With only ten words of Spanish text, this traditional Spanish folk song is easy to learn for any choir. The small-range melody is presented first in unison and then in canon before a simple ostinato adds

From the Torres Strait Islands, this traditional folk song is built on a simple melody that adds more harmonic texture with each repetition. This arrangement is a cappella with authentic world percussion

This lively welcome song traditionally accompanies the West African fanga dance. The familiar tune is fully developed into an accessible choral arrangement including scattered handclaps, syncopated

Premiering at the FIFA World Cup, this chart-topper recorded by BTS frontman Jung Kook and Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi features driving rhythms and a memorable chorus that delivers the message of

The text of this feature is a waka - an ancient Japanese poetic form - written by 12th-century ruler Emperor Sutoku. This piece explores the poem's depth with two minor-key melodies - one sung in Japanese,

This traditional Chinese folk song tells of a young lad who travels far from his village, holding on to fond memories of a loved one. After an expressive opening solo, the tempo picks up in this authentic

Gerakina ("yeh-rah-kee-nah") is one of the most popular folk songs in Greece and the inspiration for an annual festival of the same name. Developing singers will enjoy the dancelike lilt and

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

A beautiful lyrical selection, this arrangement of a traditional Ukrainian lullaby offers both flexibility and the opportunity to study the language, culture, and style. With options to perform a cappella

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

Young choirs will enjoy this traditional Haitian folk song arranged with engaging, repetitive choral lines and body percussion. Perform a cappella, or use the optional piano accompaniment and added

Rhythmic and energetic, this simple song encourages us all to embrace the spirit of the South African word "Ubuntu" which roughly translated means that we are better together. Simple call and response,

This partner song arrangement uses the traditional Mexican folk tune (sing in Spanish or English) with an original melody and a new verse with English lyrics. Follow the simple formula for developing

A classic selection for training unchanged, changing, and changed voices from a trusted expert in the field. This traditional Hebrew song of celebration has been smartly set for young tenors and basses,

A trio of African percussion instruments lays down an ostinato groove in this otherwise a cappella arrangement of the authentic Congolese folk song. Easy-to-sing melodic and harmonic patterns accompany the

Love yodeling? Your students just might start to! This charming Swiss folk song evokes the sound of hiking the Alps. The arrangement generously passes the melody between all the voice parts before building

This energetic arrangement of the traditional Spanish folk song is infused with the characteristic dance rhythms of Andalusia. Easy-to-learn phrases in the original language alternate with some English

"Take a little singing, and a little dancing, add a little 'le-lo-la,' like the happy yellow bird." This sprightly Spanish folk song presents options to sing in English or Spanish (with pronunciation guide)