Multicultural & World Music

Translating to "We overcome the wind," this epic work is a setting of a Lango rain-making prayer from East Africa for mixed choir, orchestra, and mezzo-soprano and tenor soloists. The grand finale of the

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

This setting of the opening and closing verses of Psalm 133 paints a scene of unity. The Spanish text and involved piano accompaniment round out this study of harmony and repose.

Opening and closing with Debussy's Arabesque No. 1, the artistic piano accompaniment provides a flowing texture that propels the lovely lyrical lines of the choral parts along in this original work. This

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

Feel the rolling of the waves in the flowing piano accompaniment that lies beneath the lyrical choral lines in this original concert work from Taiwan. The melodic writing is exceptional, and the harmonic

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

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

Exploring the sounds of the Hindustani classical tradition, this original work sets a dohe (couplet) about patience by the Indian mystic poet Kabir. This lyrical piece flows with a soothing quality and

Derived from common Swahili phrases of joy, this celebratory song declares: "Sing my soul, sing my heart. Sing for peace, sing for joy. There is so much love here, yes!" Intended as a concert opener or

A traditional Inca text from the sacred hymns of Pachakutek is set for mixed chorus, piano and percussion in this declamatory number about the titled Incan emperor. Harmonies layer and respond to each other

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

In Southern Philippine culture, legend tells of the lion/dragon Arimaonga living in the skies and playfully swallowing the moon. The tradition of the Maranao people was to force the creature to release

From the Seder ha-Kunteres - volumes of prayers, hymns, and poems from the historic Jewish community in Avignon, France - this Hebrew text celebrates birth, praise, life, and welcoming a new member into the