Songs Of Africa contains twenty-two pieces for mixed voices compiled and edited by Fred Onovwerosuoke. representing a wide range of countries including Nigeria Ghana Congo South Africa and many others. Suitable for use in concert programs and Church services.

African Christmas Greeting-The Swahili text for ?Merry Christmas to you? is delightful in this African setting with creative harmonies rhythms and percussion. A strong pulse is established from the beginning with the bass and left hand of thepiano accompaniment moving the music and text to an energetic and full ending. A pronunciation guide and a suggested drum part are included within the choral. It is a wonderful choral to program for your multicultural selectionin December. Available separately: 3-part mixed with percussion 2-part with percussion StudioTrax CD.

This great arrangement is based on a traditional song of welcome sung throughout many parts of Africa. Greetings of good health blessings and peace are expressed throughout this joyful piece. Vocal speech an additional melody and simple choreography have been added for further expression. Available seperately: 2-Part opt. percussion; StudioTrax CD. Duration: 2:12.

In this clever arrangement Mark Miller blends the African-American spiritual Rise Up Shepherd and Follow with O Come All Ye Faithful to make a perfect blend for use with your adult children's or youth choirs.

SAB-From The Lion King Broadway stage production comes the fantasticShadowland. A simple African phrase alternates with an inspiring English lyric all above the undulating African percussion. Arranged for SAB Chorus and Piano or Percussion.

Discovery Level 2-Here is a joyous song with an important lyric from the Walt Disney channel series The Lion Guard. With underlying African rhythms the singers discover that they are not as different as they once believed. An important message for us all to learn.

With insightful program notes an easy to read pronunciation guide how to utilize the percussion and an elegant score here is a wonderful introduction for your men to sing a high energy folk song from Africa.

Prayer for Africa-This dignified song by Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (1860-1904) and Sek Mqhayi (1875-1945) is the Pan-African Anthem and is sung throughout the continent. This setting may be sung a cappella or with chimes and layered percussion.

This traditional Jamaican song features the Call and Response form that is typical of both West African and Caribbean music. Directions for adding the percussion are included in the octavo. An excellent motivational choice for alllevels!Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

The traditional Swahili Song Yesu Ni Wangu arranged by Ruth Morris Gray for SAB choir. This rhythmic call and response song from East Africa is so much fun to sing! The traditional harmonies are easy to find with just a touch of optional divisi toward the end. A joyful song of praise. Featured on 'Reaching for the Stars' choral movement DVD 00-39928.

Here is the much anticipated follow up to Michael Barrett's smash hit African Advent Carol. Hear the morning break forth with a joyous affirmation that the music of light will shine in our lives forever. Incorporating thetraditional South African tune ?Siyahamba ? this amazing choral will be an unforgettaable song for post-Christmas services or for any time of the year when joy is lifted to the skies!

More Songs of a Rainbow Nation brings you four more songs from South Africa for upper voices in beautifully crafted arrangements by Alexander L'Estrange. The selection opens with Freedom is Coming a joyful infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression and the hugely popularSiyahamba is also featured. Both songs form part of L?Estrange's hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa. Part of the Choral Basics series the four songs are arranged for soprano and alto voices and are ideal for beginner choirs. All Choral Basics publications feature astraightforward piano accompaniment to support the singers.

From the Republic of Congo this wonderfully rhythmic traditional African folk tune is sung in the Lingala language. The lyric joyfully expresses the angelic announcement of the birth of Emmanuel and conveys a message of hope for the world. Percussion is included in this great multicultural selection for Christmas.

The TTBB edition of African Processional was commissioned by Charles Bruffy and the Phoenix Bach Choir for the educational outreach program. This welcome song uses African Percussion and provides a plethora of creative staging ideas.