15 moving songs from South Africa arranged for four-part voices, complete with a foreword, musical instructions, illustrations and commentary.

Songlist: Freedom Is Coming, Asikhatali, Gabi, Gabi, Ipharadisi, Singabahambayo, Siph' amandla, Akanamandla, Bamthatha, Vula Botha, Shumayela, Nkosi, Nkosi, Siyahamba, Haleluya! Pelo Tsa Rona, Thuma Mina, We Shall Not Give Up The Fight

"Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain" - The famed South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo led by Joseph Shabalala creates moments of transformative beauty with their unique sound and vivid imagery. Choirs will enjoy recreating this evocative work. "Harambee" - In Kenya, the Swahili word harambee has multiple meaning. When a group of people gather to complete a difficult physical task, they often say, "one, two, thre ... harambee!!" In this context the words means: "let's go, let's get it done." A special gathering to raise money for building a church or school is also called a harambee. These gatherings often feature long speeches, music and dancing. In the context of this composition, harambee means unity - working together. In a time of increased multi-cultural awareness, Bwana Awabariki offers an ideal piece of African culture for both churches and schools. The song emphasizes rhythm, blend, and African-style vocalism with broad, open chords and the familiar low, low bass part. This warm a cappella blessing would be especially effective with added percussion. This a cappella setting of a traditional South African praise song "Gabi, Gabi" just bursts with joyful energy. Dynamic contrast, percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice.

Songlist: Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain, Harambee, Bwana Awabariki, Gabi, Gabi

This setting of one of America's favorite folksongs "Shenandoah" is a great opportunity for students to perform an a cappella work. As the piece floats along, propelled by a gentle surge of eighth notes symbolizing the "rollin' river," dissonances and melodic shifts lie beneath to challenge your choir. "All For Me Grog" - The rough and tumble life of a sailor and his adventures on the high seas is celebrated in this rousing English sea shanty known from Nova Scotia to Australia. This a cappella setting of a traditional South African praise song "Gabi, Gabi" just bursts with joyful energy. Dynamic contrast, percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice.

Songlist: Gabi, Gabi, All For Me Grog, Shenandoah

This unique collection features 100+ folk favorites from countries around the globe. Includes: Adios Muchachos - The Banana Boat Song - The Blue Bells of Scotland - Carnival of Venice - Cirandeiro - Danny Boy - Down in the Valley - Duermete Niño Chiquito (Go to Sleep My Little Baby) - Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) - Greensleeves - Guantanamera - Hatikvah (With Hope) - Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy) - Hoe Laat Is't? (What Time Is It?) - Iroquois Lullaby - Komoriuta (Lullaby) - Mexican Hat Dance (Jarabe Topatio) - Norwegian Dance - Rivers of Babylon - Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) - Song of the Volga Boatman - We Gather Together - Zum Gali Gali - and many more.

Songlist: Rivers Of Babylon, Kum Ba Yah, Little Sandy Girl, Rocking, Carol Of The Bagpipers, Guantanamera, Adios Muchachos, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, The Three Ravens, The Banana Boat Song, Somebody's Knockin' At Your Door, This Little Light Of Mine, A La Nanita Nana (Hear Lullabies And Sleep Now), Shining Moon, Nassau Bound, Rouxinol Do Pico Preto (Nightingale With The Dark Beak), The Bamboo Flute, Duerme Niño Pequeñito (Sleep, My Baby, Precious Darling), Kehto Laula (Cradle Song), Magasan Repül A Darù (Hungaria's Treasure), Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy), Komoriuta (Lullaby), Aija, Anzit, Aija (Lullaby), Hoe Laat Is't? (What Time Is It?), Jeg Lagde Mig Saa Silde (I Laid Me Down To Rest), Krakowiak (Darling Maiden, Hark, I Ask Thee), Pjesma (Come, My Dearest), Duermete Niño Chiquito (Go To Sleep My Little Baby), Sospan Vach (The Little Saucepan), All Through The Night, and more