In 1972, the Morehouse College Glee Club was preparing for a historic tour of Africa. Wendell P. Whalum, the highly acclaimed educator, musicologist, arranger and director transcribed the melody of this folk song as it was sung by a native Nigerian who was a student at Morehouse College at the time. Dr. Brown has set this melody for mixed voices and optional Percussion.

Composer: Uzee Brown | Country: Nigeria

Based on a Nigerian folk song, this exciting a cappella work features layered repetitive patterns over African percussion. Ideal for many types of programs, this flexible work can also be used as a processional.

Arranger: Rosephanye Powell | Country: Nigeria

Now available for 3-Part, this multicultural piece uses various Nigerian percussion instruments to great effect.

Arranger: Ron Kean | Country: Nigeria

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 | Country: Nigeria

This Nigerian sunrise song is simple, yet so effective! Middle School through college can use this piece and adapt it to their performance requirements.

Arranger: Brian Tate | Country: Nigeria