Discovery Level 1-Enjoy a fresh treatment of this well-known African-American spiritual with its driving syncopated rhythms lively instrumental track and vocal call-and-responses. Written for three parts it may be sung in any combination ofvoices. The singers and audience will have great fun with this one! Discovery Level 1. Available separately: 3-Part Any Combination VoiceTrax CD. Duration: …

(Peace)-Now available in a 2-Part voicing! The Swahili text of this African-style original is a joyful celebration of peace with music that will be easily learned and fun to perform! The shakere and hand drum percussion are included in the choral score and may be performed by the singers for a truly festive concert experience!

(Tuimbe Masicule) Discovery Level 3-This very rhythmic and joyous African-style song incorporates the phrase ?let's sing? in three languages: English Swahili and Xhosa. The instrumental accompaniment consists of layered hand percussion (drums andshaker) as well as a bass instrument of choice. A lively addition to any concert. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Together We Sing Series-Harambee! is a Swahili word that literally means let us all pull together. This original work has a distinct African beat and feel with its rhythmic vocal writing creating a sense of passion and call to action for performers and audience. Available separately: SATB SSAB StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:17.

We Are Walking-In the style of a South African Freedom song this original has a great message and a wonderful percussion accompaniment. Available: SATB a cappella SSA a cappella ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

South African Praises (Medley)

All things are possible if you just take it ?little by little step by step...? This Swahili phrase with added English text is written in an African folk style by Jerry Estes. The easy harmonies are lively andsupported by a percussive piano accompaniment. The performance/accompaniment track adds even more rhythmic excitement. Haba Na Haba is a wonderful selection for your young singers to learn …

Peace Love and Unity-This choral gem by Jerry Estes set in an African folk song musical style incorporates the Swahili words for peace love and unity. Amazingly versatile this piece works for multicultural purposes December performances Kwanzaa or general concerts. An optional descant adds more teaching opportunities and excitement to the performance. Perfect for improvisational percussion …

Tell Martha Not to Mourn-This setting of a popular African American spiritual uses the traditional text while the harmonic melodic and rhythmic elements are in more of a gospel style. The energetic refrain is presented first in unison and then inharmony while the verses are softer more reflective and hopeful. The final section builds in intensity with optional repeats to a rich and powerful f…

Playing African Mbira

Composed by Michael Barrett. For SATB choir (divisi, a cappella). Cameron LaBarr Series. Concert, General. Octavo. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing

((Glory to God in the Highest)). By Rosephanye Powell. Arranged by William Powell. For Choral (SSAA A Cappella). Festival Choral. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Erik Whitehill. Choral. Multicultural. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #15/3512H. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.15-3512H).

Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht. For Choir. (3-Part Mixed). Choral Octavo. Folk Song; Multicultural. Level: Level 3 (grade L3). Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Nigerian Christmas Carol. Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46581. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46581).

Composed by Nigerian Christmas Carol. Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46584. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46584).

By Jay Althouse. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Multicultural. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By African American Traditional. Arranged by Uzee Jr. Brown. For Voices: SSAATTBB. African American Church Music Series Sacred. Level: medium. 7 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Arranged by Andre J. Thomas. Choir Sacred. For Opt. Percussion (Men's Choir). Choral Octavo. Lawson-Gould. Christmas; Multicultural; Sacred; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Sweet Honey in the Rock. By Bernice Johnson Reagon. SATB A Cappella. Choral. 20 pages

Arranged by Cristi Cary Miller. (3 Part Any Combination). Discovery Choral. Size 6.7x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composed by Victor C Johnson. For SATB choir (a cappella) (with optional percussion). Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/4747L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By Joseph Shabalala. Arranged by Leanne McDonnell. For Choral (2-Part). Pavane Choral. Pavane Publishing #P1433. Published by Pavane Publishing

By R Kevin Boesiger. For SATB choir, piano. Eastertide, General, Lent. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By West African Folk Song. Arranged by Rosephanye Powell. (2 part). Choral. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by David Maddux. This edition: Choral Anthem. Modern Christian. Level: Adult. Published by Word Music.

Arranged by Mark Hayes. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Spiritual. Level: Level 5 (grade L5). Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Victor C Johnson. 2-part, a cappella. New Horizons. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press.

2-Part and Piano. By Mark A. Brymer. (2 part). Discovery Choral. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Sweet Honey in the Rock. By Bernice Johnson Reagon. SATBB A CAPPELLA. Choral. 12 pages