Colin Meloy from the Indie Folk Rock band The Decemberists has written this beautiful song. Using winter as both the literal season and as a metaphor for losing and longing for a loved one, this song is great for young singers as they work to interpret song lyrics. There are no wrong answers as they dig into this wonderful song.

Arranger: Decemberists | Composer: Colin Meloy | Performed By: Decemberists

Malakatumba was born as a game, using imitating sounds and vocables that could form words with resonances t other languages. there really is no meaning to the sounds. It opens with a 4 voice canon on top of a 3 voice harmonic base. Each voice builds a fun ostinato with colorful harmonies and the use of body percussion as a festive element. It is a work that invites you to dance and sing with joy and rhythm.

Composer: Josu Elberdin