Favourite songs of Africa for children to sing and play, in easy piano arrangements by Caroline Hooper. Illustrations by David Meldrum. / Partition /

More Songs of a Rainbow Nation brings you four more songs from South Africa for mixed 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 popular Siyahamba 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 with combined men's voices - ideal for beginner choirs andthose in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. All Choral Basics publications feature a straightforward piano accompaniment to support the singers.

Beat it! African Dances is a brilliant resource for both general and more specialised music teachers working with beginner percussion groups. It presents sixteen contrasting workshops based on four African dances providing invaluable material built on the National Curriculum requirements in music for year 4 and up. Inspired by the thrilling traditional music of Africa this book demonstrates how to develop a range of rhythmic ideas using everyday classroom percussion and the body. The group's work will culminate in performances of the four dances (with or without the enhanced CD backings provided) ideal for school concerts or assemblies.

Hamba Lulu is a fantastic addition to the choral repertoire. A breath of fresh air in the classroom and for any choir wanting a challenge. These stirring songs are addictive so you can tailor performances to local resources increasing the technical demand according to their experience. Easy to learn and sure to make an instant impact on audiences the songs tap into the rich seam of African culture.

Christian Bourdon's new book features traditional and modern African rhythms for Conga, Tumba and Djembe. The focus is on special playing techniques (floating hand, 'bascules') with exercises for one and two players plus 3 solo pieces. / Conga - Tumba - Djembé

This exciting setting of the African-American spiritual is inspiring. Keep your hand on that plow - hold on! Performance Time: Approx. 2:30. Available separately: SATB and SSAA/SSAA a cappella.

All Creatures of Our God and King-(All Creatures of Our God and King). Now available for men's chorus this exciting work was recorded by First Call. Based on All Creatures of Our God and King and paired with a powerful African chorus it features fiery syncopations opportunities for soloists and a full complement of percussion instruments. Awesome! Available for SATB SAB TTBB 2-Part Instrumental Pak (parts for Guitar Bass Drums and Percussion) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25

Carl Wittrock's wide interest in global folk-music resulted in this concert-piece based on original African rhythms. Obviously the percussion section has a conspicious role to play but the band too may indulge itself in moments of thoroughly delightful excitement. The introduction depicts the awakening of nature and develops into a dance. The (main) motif of this dance is from a dance entitled Apollo and comes from Gambia. Its accompaniment consists of an ostinato pattern by balaphon-master Maudo Susa. The quiet middle movement is based on the rhythm of the 'gigbo' : a traditional dance from Ghana. In the final movement -which also bears a slight resemblanceto a theme from 'The Lion King'- the so-called 'Kono' rhythm is used. The work is played most advantageously using djembes. Challenge and please your percussion section with 'The African Connection'. Carl Wittrock's brede interesse voor de wereldmuziek resulteerde in dit op originele Afrikaanse ritmes gebaseerde concertwerk. Het slagwerk speelt uiteraard een opvallende rol maar ook het orkest kan zich op een heerlijke manier uitleven. De inleiding schildert het ontwaken van de natuur welke overgaat in een dans. Het motief van deze dans (Apollo) is afkomstig uit Gambia. De begeleiding bestaat uit een ostinaatpatroon van de balafon-meester Maudo Susa. De basis van het rustige middendeel is gelegen in het ritme van de Gigbo een traditionele dans uit Ghana. Het laatste deel (met enige gelijkenis met The Lion King) maakt gebruik van het zogenaamde Kono ritme. Het werk komt het best tot zijn recht als er gebruik wordt gemaakt van djembes.Daag uw percussie sectie uit en doe ze een groot plezier met: The African Connection!