Multicultural & World Music

A popular Afro-Cuban folk song is arranged in a way that is fun to sing and very accessible. With authentic percussion parts and a pronunciation recording, your treble singers are sure to steal the show

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

Two beloved French folk songs, J'entends le Moulin and Au Clair de la Lune, are arranged with developing treble choirs in mind. With a French pronunciation guide and a spoken recording

Though this Mexican folk song is closely associated with Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), it can take on a joyful tone rather than a somber one. With a left hand imitative of guitar and accessible vocals,

This arrangement of a traditional Italian folk song is a fun way to work on pure vowel formation and unity of tone. Whether sung with piano accompaniment or a cappella, this lighthearted, energetic

A traditional Sephardic Ladino love song, this beautiful treble arrangement allows singers to explore the style, history, and culture of the piece. The short Ladino text, which is a blend of Old Spanish,

Here's a standard art song arranged for your treble choir! A longtime favorite of solo vocal students, this traditional French folk song offers the opportunity to improve articulation and precision of the

This classic Neopolitan song is known and beloved the world over! Originally written in 1880 to commemorate the very first funicular on the famed Mt. Vesuvius, it has become a standard vocal selection, now

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

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

Beginning softly with a rainstick, a soloist or small group, and simple background harmonies, this fun-to-sing piece picks up the pace with a rhythmic, nicely harmonized section accompanied by shakers, hand

Here's a flexible setting of a Ghanaian folksong that sparkles with energy. Whether it is sung a cappella or with piano accompaniment, the strong vocal pairings, handclaps, and active percussion parts

In this happy Kenyan/Swahili folk song, "Jambo Bwana" means "Hello, sir." A simple song of peace, this selection features optional congas plus a piano accompaniment to support the voices. A pronunciation

This dramatic arrangement of the spirited Israeli folk song is just wonderful! The harmonic treatment is authentic, and the exciting piano accompaniment adds extra emphasis to the syncopated and accented

Two folk songs, one Italian and one Tuscan, provide a wonderful opportunity to shape vowels and unify the choir's sound. Each piece begins in unison and gradually adds voice parts for a gentle introduction

This arrangement of a West African song of greeting from Ghana is an a cappella canon with optional percussion. Body percussion as well as parts for shakers, high drum and low drum are included. With its

This not-to-be-missed a cappella setting of a Ghanian folksong sparkles with energy and excitement. Strong vocal pairings, handclaps, and active percussion parts for shakers, djembe, and bass drum combine

Opening with narration consisting of poignant quotes about doing what is right, this piece speaks of hope, compassion, justice, and unity. Sung in English and Swahili, the solemn accompaniment supports the

"Long time gal, me nevuh see yuh" are the opening words of this delightful Jamaican folk song. With phonetic spellings to replicate the dialect, the catchy harmonies and syncopated Jamaican rhythms are sure

Antonin Dvorak was especially successful at incorporating the folk tunes of his homeland into his compositions. This Moravian folk song is brisk, short, and delightfully fun to sing! Perform with the Czech

"With one voice, with one mind, with one soul, let us live this life. Each of us is all of us." This empowering, unifying text is infused with rhythmic energy and a cool fully notated optional djembe part.

In the Bantu language, "cangoma" means "drum." The text of this piece, in a Portuguese dialect, celebrates the end of slavery. Use congas, djembe, tubanos, cajon, or tom-toms to add the simple drum

Thina Singu is a popular Zulu folksong in Lesotho and South Africa whose title translates to "We are a burning fire ... burn." This energetic a cappella arrangement utilizes percussion for shakers,