Multicultural & World Music

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

This spirited, upbeat arrangement of the traditional Georgia Sea Islands folk tune makes effective use of call-and-response passages to make it a memorable cross-cultural feature.

In this traditional Armenian folk lullaby, a mother seeks to lull her restless son to sleep with the aid of a singing nightingale. The gentle lyrical lines sing so beautifully, featuring first the upper

This bright setting begins with a gentle allusion to distant bagpipes and a soft but energetic first verse that builds throughout. Penned by Carolina Oliphant, Lady Nairne in the early 1800s, this now

Seinn O comes from the Gaelic tradition of "mouth music," a style of vocal music intended to accompany dancing. Mouth music appears in every Gaelic culture in the world, from Ireland to Cape Breton

A traditional Argentinian folk song that is sung throughout Hispanic America is partnered with the familiar Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star melody, both with Spanish text. Cleverly set, there are

This high-energy composition based on a traditional Zimbabwean proverb will be a hit with your singers and audiences. The lyrics are mostly in English, with a few simple Zimbabwean words. Shaker, djembe,

Sung by people around the world in show of solidarity for Ukraine, this traditional song written in 1875 has become an anthem of unity and strength. Telling the story of the red viburnum flower's

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

A lilting love song with great educational merit. Sing entirely in English or take time to teach the German text (both are included in the publication, along with an IPA pronunciation guide). An

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

Based on Sibelius' Finlandia, this impressive selection is like two phenomenal arrangements in one: the first half, a stunning homophonic treatment of "This Is My Song;" the second half, a Zulu

The text of this Namibian folk song translates as "Lord, you are up there and we are down here. Have mercy on us and show us your love." Though unaccompanied, this accessible arrangement creates a pulsing

Written by Queen Lili-uokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawai'i, this classic Hawaiian song has become a symbol of the culture, history, and tradition of the islands. Arranged for treble choir with a

Based upon a popular Liberian folk song, this easy-to-learn arrangement depicts a caring relative or friend consoling a young child who misses her family. The vocal parts are equal in range and sung in

Here is an incredibly dynamic adaptation of a popular French folk song. Quick and rhythmic, the work reflects the determination and liveliness of the girl in the poem who won't let others dictate her love

Creole folk song in the Creole language, simply and craftily set with piano accompaniment.

Flabada! is a playful piece that captures the excitement and energy of the flamenco dance. Syncopation and body percussion combine to capture the rhythm of this original piece and highlight the