Multicultural & World Music

A space hurricane is a funnel-like geomagnetic storm that occurs above the polar ionosphere during extremely quiet geomagnetic conditions. This work imagines such a storm in a choral setting, complete with

Arguably the best-known Nguni anti-apartheid struggle song, this has become an anthem in South Africa against all forms of injustice. This arrangement allows choirs to sing against the needless violence

Dancing rhythms and joyful harmonies set this folk story of a harvesting competition between Basque farmer friends. The rapid alterations between 6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious and very enthusiastic

A work song sung by farmers when processing barley, this folk song from Kyeong-Sang-Do, a province in southern Korea, is set with expertise by one of South Korea's leading composers. Based on the pentatonic

As recorded by the Latvian Voices, this is a very fresh and modern take on a traditional Latvian folk song. With themes of power, strength, and luck, this tremendously fun setting sounds impressive with its

Opening as a slow and symbolic prayer asking God for strength to stand against injustice and wrongdoing, this isiZulu song is a reimagining of the popular traditional Tshwane church song Ke na le

Made popular by the Drakensberg Boys Choir from South Africa, this original setting of an isiZulu prayer builds from simple and understated to a full and rapturous texture. While there is significant divisi

This work is based on a traditional children's song from Korea combined with an original tune. The composer preserves the simplicity of the song by using only four notes woven canonically. Technical but

Choose to sing this traditional Botswanan song in either Setswana, Swahili, or both. An underlying rhythmic energy and solid stacked harmonies support the solo lines in the opening and closing sections and

Beautifully stated phrases from a canonical text plead "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us." There are pronunciation guides and translation for the Ukrainian text, and the shimmering a

Infuse your audiences with the vibrant spirit of Mexico with this jubilant and uplifting arrangement of a traditional birthday song. Radiating the essence of the region's style, the choir beautifully

From the Taroko and Tayal tribes in Taiwan, these three contrasting and fun-to-sing folk songs are arranged for a cappella mixed choir. The first is a harvest song capturing the sounds of people working in

Hear the sounds of a playful kitten chasing a mouse in this unique and engaging original concert work from Taiwan. Playful ostinatos in the lower voices support a delicate melody in the upper voices

Written and performed by a popular Cambodian artist, this song about leaving a loved one behind and longing to return to your homeland has a somber history. This a cappella arrangement is cinematic and

Impressive and fun to sing, this arrangement of the traditional Venezuelan folk song is a universal anthem for singers around the world. Thick divisi harmonies and rhythmic nonsense syllables help create

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

Translated as "Let's sing with joy," this cheerful a cappella original can be performed with optional percussion (drum and shaker). The Swahili text comes complete with a phonetic pronunciation guide and

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

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

Utilizing the expressive nature of vowels and consonants, this piece is an extraordinary exercise in musical expression through diction and choral technique. The text consists of made-up words that are

Originally a folk song from South Africa, this song of hope is arranged in both English and Xhosa. The positive message of "never give up" swings with energy and is easy to learn with its anticipated