Fresh and innovative writing brings this African tune to choir lofts and joins it with a spiritually energizing 19th Century hymn text. This pleasing fusion brings the spirit of worship alive for Pentecost or any time. For a colorful touch, add the easy-to-learn percussion to make this a truly memorable call to worship. Joyful!

Arranger: Victor C. Johnson

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.

Arranger: Jill Gallina

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.

Arranger: Jill Gallina

A calabash is a gourd that grows in the tropical and subtropical climates with many uses including a bowl used for meals. In this delightful song from Ghana, it calls for everyone to bring their bowl for koko, a type of porridge. The a cappella vocals begin simply and build harmonically throughout accompanied by rhythmic percussion included in the choral.

Arranger: Brian Tate

A calabash is a gourd that grows in the tropical and subtropical climates with many uses including a bowl used for meals. In this delightful song from Ghana, it calls for everyone to bring their bowl for koko, a type of porridge. The a cappella vocals begin simply and build harmonically throughout accompanied by rhythmic percussion included in the choral.

Arranger: Brian Tate

A popular clapping song at all-night dancing marathons on Southern plantations during holiday celebrations and festivities, this arrangement captures a contagious energy with a lively melody, vocal harmonies, handclaps and an optional fiddle part. A great selection for all performing groups. Available separately: SATB, violin; SAB, violin; PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:34.

Arranger: Tom Fettke

Delightfully playful with contrasting short and legato singing, this English folk song is a gem for any program. Harmonic writing surrounded by a round conjures its genesis of the English caroling tradition passed down generation to generation.

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

From West Africa comes this celebratory chant honoring one's ancestors. It is an invitation for all to gather and bring their energy together in celebration. Beginning with a wash of vocal sound, the solo takes over and a 12/8 dance rhythm begins, setting a joyous mood. There are many opportunities for improvisation, capturing the West African sound in both the vocals and the accompaniment.

Composer: Brian Tate

From West Africa comes this celebratory chant honoring one's ancestors. It is an invitation for all to gather and bring their energy together in celebration. Beginning with a wash of vocal sound, the solo takes over and a 12/8 dance rhythm begins, setting a joyous mood. There are many opportunities for improvisation, capturing the West African sound in both the vocals and the accompaniment.

Arranger: Brian Tate | Composer: Brian Tate

Set in multiple voicings, this traditional railroad work song tells the dramatic story of John Henry who died with his hammer in his hand! A driving piano accompaniment keeps this work on track to be a powerful performance your singers will love.

Arranger: Victor C. Johnson

From Kenya comes this rhythmic and energetic a cappella work in the Dholuo language that includes the use of percussion. Celebrating the gift of water to the land in the form of rain, rivers, and more, the unison singing builds into natural harmonies creating an arrangement that is perfect as a processional or staged with movement.

Arranger: Brian Tate

From the Kavango River region of Namibia in South Africa comes this a cappella work translating as Lord, you are up there and we are down here. Have mercy on us and show us your love. Though unaccompanied, the arrangement creates a pulsing and almost percussive feel as the song is sung reverently with beautiful dynamic changes. Ideas for simple movement adding visual interest and cultural detail are included.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

From the Kavango River region of Namibia in South Africa comes this a cappella work translating as Lord, you are up there and we are down here. Have mercy on us and show us your love. Though unaccompanied, the arrangement creates a pulsing and almost percussive feel as the song is sung reverently with beautiful dynamic changes. Ideas for simple movement adding visual interest and cultural detail are included.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

This setting of the Nigerian folk song is amazing! Simple enough in the vocal arrangement to better allow for musical interpretation, the addition of a vast array of percussion and rain sticks creates a powerful multicultural performance selection.

Arranger: Brian Tate

Rhythm abounds in the vocals and percussion sounds of this Kenyan folk song. This new SATB voicing has a delightful text that allows for creative and musical interpretation. Energy-filled vocals, rhythmic hand claps and percussion, all join to create a dynamic multicultural and musical experience.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Rhythm abounds in the vocals and percussion sounds of this Kenyan folk song. This new SATB voicing has a delightful text that allows for creative and musical interpretation. Energy-filled vocals, rhythmic hand claps and percussion, all join to create a dynamic multicultural and musical experience.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

This Shango song from Trinidad reflects the Yoruba tradition of West Africa. Followers believe God is everywhere - thus we are all a part of God. A cappella with percussion, the singing should be considered a rhythmic instrument as well when performing this exciting multicultural work.

Arranger: Brian Tate

This Shango song from Trinidad reflects the Yoruba tradition of West Africa. Followers believe God is everywhere - thus we are all a part of God. A cappella with percussion, the singing should be considered a rhythmic instrument as well when performing this exciting multicultural work.

Arranger: Brian Tate

What fun to sing this new arrangement of the popular Irish folk song accompanied with a sprightly piano, optional flute and hand drum. Your singers will feel as if they are on the Emerald Isle as they perform the happy melody crafted with harmonies and rhythmic vocal lines. Flute and Hand Drum parts are available for download on the Closer Look page.

Arranger: Don Sowers

Randy Stonehill's familiar and well-known song sounds and feels as if it has always been a part of the folk song or spiritual genre. This a cappella setting uses optional percussion and is designed for easy learning to create an atmosphere of musical accomplishment, especially for smaller and younger choruses. Repetition is a key component but the addition of solo opportunities, key changes and a creative B section lifts this to a level that will appeal to choirs of all sizes and experience. A wonderful programming choice that will become a favorite year after year.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Randy Stonehill

Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melody, use of repetition and the use of both English and Swahili. A perfect beginning a cappella work for young singers and developing choirs. Percussion parts are available for download on the Closer Look page.

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

Featuring a solo violin, this Macedonian folk tune arrangement is hauntingly beautiful and so fresh with its text and language. Translation and pronunciation guide of the Macedonian lyrics and the violin part are included within the choral. Truly, Tatkovina is the sought-after multicultural piece for which you have been searching.

Arranger: Greg Jasperse

This German legend text is set to music by Johannes Brahms. The strophic song set in variation is rhythmic, all parts receiving melody, and with important use of dynamics and upward modulation of key.

Arranger: Stan Pethel | Composer: Johannes Brahms

Vibrant and percussive, this original a cappella work uses both Swahili and English text creating a dynamic multicultural opening or processional performance. The theme of coming together to sing allows for a wealth of programming opportunities. The piece is filled with musical learning using language, rhythm, independent singing and harmonic expression. The addition of percussion enhances both rehearsal and performance.

Composer: Lynn Zettlemoyer

Harry Belafonte made this a pop hit in the late '70s on an album that interpreted folk songs of other cultures. The arrangement is a bright, Jamaican feel with optional Latin percussion and vocal melodic lines that weave and build throughout. A perfect inspirational and multicultural selection that sings of the earth and of life! Includes optional instrumental parts for Bass, Drums, Guitar, Claves, Congas, Steel Pan.

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Harry Belafonte | Performed By: Harry Belafonte