Multicultural & World Music

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

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

This setting of a lovely traditional Japanese song provides a marvelous multicultural and creative programming gem for developing choirs. A pronunciation guide and translation are provided for the Japanese

This lovely setting of an Indonesian folk song arrived on the shores of the sunny island of Singapore in the early 19th century. Dayung Sampan means "rowing a wooden boat" and poetically describes

This Jewish prayer for peace for the next year is presented in a masterful setting. As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous outpouring supported by a

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

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,

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

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

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

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

This traditional Hawaiian chant has been set to an original melody to create a dynamic choral piece that teaches us to stand up together and support one another. An upbeat hook, a spoken-word section, and a

This beautiful and moving text comes from the Hebrew liturgy and a Hebrew folk song is quoted in the music. The choral parts are lovely and accessible, as the choir asks God to "be gracious and answer

A combination of the traditional Lesotho lullaby and original words and music, this arrangement pairs a simple African text with English lyrics. All parts sing in unison first, laying the groundwork for the

This charming Armenian folk song is both beautiful and simple. This arrangement offers the original Armenian text, a phonetic pronunciation guide and a singable English text. This allows you to perform the

This unique call-and-response piece inspired by African folk idioms is a truly unforgettable worship offering. The choir sings in English and Swahili, with a pronunciation guide and alternate English text