Based on a traditional Brazilian song for Dia dos Reis (Day of the Kings, i.e. Epiphany) that accompanies the folk celebration known as Queima da Lapinha in which people disassemble their Nativity scenes
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Now available for mixed groups, this lively Cuban folk song is a fusion of the music of the Spanish farmers with the enslaved Africans brought to the island. It is a lighthearted song about fishing for
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Pulitzer prizewinning composer Shulamit Ran provides a grand statement in praise of the pursuit of knowledge. Wisdom, understanding, and learning are highlighted as the means to justice, judgment, and
Although this is an original work, the words, which simulate a tribal language, give it a world-music feeling. In fact, the chant-like character of the piece almost makes you feel as though you are taking
This Sufi song is based on a poem by Sufi mystic, poet, and philosopher Ibn 'Arabi on the nature of love: "I believe in the religion of love, wherever love is found." The chantlike melody incorporates
Gabriela Martínez's poetry about the loss of her beloved is crafted into a lilting a cappella number with lush harmonies. Resolving dissonance and a soprano solo further bring the poem's meaning to
Psalm 23 remains one of the most comforting texts to those who are afflicted with pain, loss, and grief. This original piece sets Hebrew and English texts with a soaring melody, beautiful harmonies, and
Bongo and hand drum accompaniment highlight this intensely rhythmic African-styled work. The simple "alleluia" text allows the melodic and rhythmic ideas to take flight. With exciting vocal
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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
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
Extracted from O'Riada's Ceol an Aifrinn (Mass), this beautiful traditional Irish hymn is arranged for mixed or treble choirs in a shimmering a cappella setting that brilliantly showcases the
This Canadian folk song from Quebec is arranged for voices, piano, and optional percussion. Light, spirited, and full of fun, it's a popular choice for festivals, adjudications, concerts, and contest
Also known as The Quiet Land of Erin, this well-known Irish song tells the story of an emigrant who remembers with fondness their homeland, yearning to return one day to be buried there.
Part of the Jace Saplan Indigenous Composer Series, the text is in Hawaiian and carries a message of love and appreciation. It pairs naturally with the second piece in the series, Mahalo Piha.
A dynamic a cappella world music selection featuring a call and response solo, optional improvised percussion and movement, and a divided choir option. The song is a traditional South African celebratory
A setting of a South African hymn in the isiZulu language. Written for solo and choir, the solo sections may be sung by a small group. Djembes may be included for concert performances, and body movement is
SATB a cappella - Yiddish text. Title translation - "He is eighty, she seventy." Celebrates the anniversary of a more personal kind; the golden wedding anniversary of an idyllic couple.
Al Shlosha D'varim is a lyrical setting of an essential maxim from Jewish morality laws, translated to mean: "The world is sustained by three things: by truth, by justice, and by peace." Available
A poem from Mexico's pre-Columbian era and translated into Spanish is presented here in a highly interesting and rhythmic original setting that retains its cultural feel. With percussion and opportunities
This selection is a gentle lullaby based on an old Welsh folk song. With limited divisi towards the end, it has beautifully lyrical writing and will be a warm and welcome addition to any concert.
Composed to teach three essential and specific music and dance styles in the Carribbean music traditions: the Cuban "son," the Puerto Rican "Plena," and the Dominican "Merengue." Accompanied by piano, bass
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