Here is a traditional Xhosa folk song once again authentically arranged by the director of the Pretoria Youth Choir Lhente-Mari Pitout. Created to be sung in the original Xhosa language, an IPA pronunciation guide along with a poetic translation is provided making an authentic performance easy to realize.

Arranger: Lhente-Mari Pitout Performed By: Exigence | Country: Africa

The Pretoria Youth Choir from South Africa under their director Lhente-Mari Pitout has traveled the world spreading the joy of traditional South African music. Now this music from South Africa finds a new home with the professional choir EXIGENCE featuring music of Black and Latinx composers under the direction of Eugene Rogers. A wonderful recording exposes the complexity and the joy in this exciting music.

Composer: Lhente-Mari Pitout Performed By: Exigence | Country: Africa

Written as a vehicle to bring the powerful Kwanzaa ceremony to the concert stage with a call to action. The #SayHerName movement resists police brutality against Black women. If you say the name, you're prompted to learn the story, and if you know the story, then you have a broader sense of all the ways Black bodies are made vulnerable to police violence.

Composer: Alysia Lee Performed By: Exigence

EXIGENCE is a professional vocal ensemble that highlights the artistry within Black and Latinx communities. This choral series builds on this mission by commissioning and seeking Black and Latinx composers. This exciting composition in this first release fuses musical styles that are influenced by South African, Hindu and Eastern European traditions. This is for the very best community and professional choirs.

Composer: Derrick Spiva, Jr. Performed By: Exigence