SATB Multicultural Choral Music

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

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.

This beautiful memorial recalls beautiful memories of a lost loved one who will never be forgotten. The lyrical lines and antiphonal singing between the parts symbolize the lingering memories while a depth

This unique a cappella work captures the drama of the survival of the Sudanese people during the famine of the 1980s. "Ease my spirit, ease my soul, please free my hands from this barren soil. Ease my

A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion part, and

Following in the footsteps of his popular Hands Are Knockin', the composer returns with another original containing a positive and uplifting message. With a fun piano part and speech-driven rhythms

This Hebrew folk song is set in an easy, tasteful lyrical arrangement with a flowing piano accompaniment and flute obbligato. Sing in the original Hebrew or with the singable English lyrics included. The

This traditional South African song celebrates life and the paradise that is to come. An upbeat a cappella texture is punctuated with the rhythmic text and singable melody in a dynamic world music selection

This highly dramatic traditional South African song is a true musical gem, presented a cappella at a slower tempo. Arranged by two South African composers who are experts in this genre, the arrangement is a

The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is appropriately set to tribal-sounding music in this marvelous cross-cultural feature. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience

Kenyan composer Teddy Kalanda Harrison and his group Them Mushrooms received worldwide recognition with their platinum-certified recording of this piece. With a fun percussion accompaniment, Jacob Narverud

Set to a poem by famed Spanish poet Antonio Machado, this original piece provides Spanish flavor in a modern pop style that is sure to appeal. Mixed meter gives an asymmetrical rhythmic feel, and the

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

This piece is a traditional praise and worship song from the Zulu culture and is written in the isicathamiya style - a cappella singing with close harmonies - that originated among Zulu mine

Saint Teresa of Avila's text ("Let nothing disturb you...") provided ample inspiration for the ever-creative Joan Szymko's sensitive setting. The cello is guitar-like in its accompaniment. A most colorful

An African game song in Venda accompanied by djembe and hand clapping. It begins with a single voice part, and as the song progresses more voices are added, creating more complexity and density. Makes a

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