South African Folk Songs Collection

Drawing on the rich African musical tradition here is a collection of three captivating themes in a miniature suite format. Included is Jikel' Emaweni a South African Folk song in a moderate tempo the up tempo Zulu folksong Jabula Jesu and moving national anthem of South Africa N'kosi Sikelel' I Afrika. The percussion writing is exotic sounding but can be played using traditional instruments as well. A marvelous introduction tothe sounds of Africa for young players.

From Anders Nyberg's collection of South African folk songs this a cappella setting by Henry Leck is quite simple yet very powel. It's a popular choice for festivals and combined choir events. Available: SAB a cappella 3-Part Treble a cappella.

Songs Of A Rainbow Nation comprises four great songs from South Africa arranged for soprano alto and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. Included are: Hamba Lulu - a wedding song with a gentle comforting rhythm; Jesu Ukukhanya - featuring a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer; Si Njay Njay Njay - a joyfully exuberant song with an infectious rhythm which can also beperformed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect; and Weeping - a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue which uses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem N’kosi Sikeleli Africa (God Bless Africa).  If you enjoy these songs try L’Estrange’s hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa!  The arrangements form part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SA/Men choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music spirituals folk song pop classics hit shows and original pieces this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

Songs of Christmas is part of an award winning series containing 47 songs arranged for voice and piano from around the world and do not necessarily conform to the traditional view of a Christmas Carol. Influences include folk poetry 15th century music African North American German and South American music.