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Africa

Music by David Paich and Jeff Porcaro

Originally Performed by Toto

"Africa" is a song by the American rock band Toto. It was included on their 1982 album Toto IV, and released as a single on September 30, 1982. It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on February 5, 1983 (the band's only number one there), and number three on the UK Singles Chart the same month. The song was written by the band's keyboardist/vocalist David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro.

    Release Date: 1982


Africa

Africa

Perpetuum Jazzile

Perpetuum Jazzile version of this Toto song became a You Tube viral hit.


Africa

Africa

Vocal Evolution

Energetic, rhythmic, and a joy to sing, Alex Morris has all the right ingredients in his arrangement of this beloved 1980s classic. Whether performing a cappella or with a percussionist or two, this arrangement is sure to be an audience favorite.

Voicing: TTBB


Africa

Africa

Toto

Millions saw the amazing You Tube performance of Toto's Africa by the Slovenian choir Perpetuum Jazzille as they recreated the sounds of a rainstorm solely with body percussion. This accessible arrangement will allow your choir to wow your audience the same way! Includes simple percussion part. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (syn 1-2, gtr, b, dm, perc). Duration: ca. 3:50.

Voicing: 2-Part


Africa

Africa

Toto

Millions saw the amazing You Tube performance of Toto's Africa by the Slovenian choir Perpetuum Jazzille as they recreated the sounds of a rainstorm solely with body percussion. This accessible arrangement will allow your choir to wow your audience the same way! Includes simple percussion part. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (syn 1-2, gtr, b, dm, perc). Duration: ca. 3:50.

Voicing: SAB


Africa

Africa

Toto

Millions saw the amazing YouTube performance of Toto's Africa by the Slovenian choir Perpetuum Jazzille as they recreated the sounds of a rainstorm solely with body percussion. This accessible arrangement will allow your choir to wow your audience the same way! Includes simple percussion part. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (syn 1-2, gtr, b, dm, perc). Duration: ca. 3:50.

Voicing: SATB


Africa

Africa

Toto

This accessible Discovery edition of Toto's #1 hit from 1983 provides many options for education and creativity and spans the generations in its appeal!

Voicing: 3-Part


Africa

Africa

Toto

This accessible Discovery edition of Toto's #1 hit from 1983 provides many options for education and creativity and spans the generations in its appeal!

Voicing: 2-Part


Africa

Africa

Toto

Toto's 1983 magnum opus is now perfectly situated in a marvelous and accessible setting exclusively for women's choir. Philip Lawson's knowledge of close harmony in pop arrangements is on full display as vocal percussion and a robust piano part complete this choral package!

Voicing: SSA


Africa

Africa

Toto

This accessible Discovery edition of Toto's #1 hit from 1983 provides many options for education and creativity and spans the generations in its appeal!

Voicing: SSA



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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King's Singers : 40th Anniversary Collection : SATB divisi : Songbook : 884088217242 : 1423434803 : 08748224

King's Singers : 40th Anniversary Collection

To celebrate their 40th anniversary the Kings Singers compiled a collection of their most-requested arrangements from the past 15 years since the release of the still best-selling 25th anniversary songbook. Some. like "Danny Boy", "All I Ask Of You" and "Blackbird" date from earlier in the group's history but are still performed regularly by the group and choirs all over the world. Others, such as "Down To The River To Pray", "Under The Sea" and "Africa" have already established themselves in the repertoire of many groups they come in contact with on their tours. Here, then, is a carefully selected mix of folk songs, pop songs and spirituals plus the exquisite Victorian parlor song "The Long Day Closes".

Songlist: Africa, All I Ask Of You, Blackbird, Danny Boy, Down to The River to Pray, The Little Drummer Boy, The Long Day Closes, Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), Penny Lane, Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Under The Sea, The Water Is Wide

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Voicing: SATB divisi | Performed by King's Singers | 9633b | Songbook | $12.95 | A Cappella


Mark De-Lisser : Sing Out! 5 Pop Songs For Today's Choirs - Book 5 : 3-Part Mixed : Songbook & Audio Download : 9781783059621 : 14043699

Mark De-Lisser : Sing Out! 5 Pop Songs For Today's Choirs - Book 5

This book contains sumptuous new choral versions of five chart-topping songs. The arrangements are by vocal coach and arranger Mark De-Lister, as performed by his ACM Gospel Choir. This is the fifth pop repertoire book in the popular Sing Out! series selected for their uplifting lyrics and overall heart-warming feel making them a joy to sing. Arranged for SAT choir with the occasional solo part, this pack includes a download card with access to performance backing tracks, full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks for each vocal part. helpful hints for performing each piece are also included in the book, giving you everything you need to learn these wonderful songs.

Songlist: Africa, All Of Me, Am I Wrong?, Take My Hand, Precious Lord, Thinking Out Loud

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Voicing: 3-Part Mixed | 4206b | Songbook & Audio Download | $17.95


Perpetuum Jazzile : Vocal Ecstasy : SATB : Songbook : 884088964504 : 1540000435 : 00124192

Perpetuum Jazzile : Vocal Ecstasy

From the large Slovenian pop choir Perpetuum Jazzile, best known for their cover of Toto's Africa (with over 19 million YouTube views), this collection of top hits will allow pop, show and concert choirs everywhere to recreate this amazing sound! Several songs have vocal percussion.

Songlist: Joyful, Joyful, Oh Happy Day, Africa, September, Boogie Wonderland, Just The Way You Are, Rosanna, True Colors, In The Stone

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Voicing: SATB | 4470b | Songbook | $8.95 | A Cappella


Philip Lawson : Four Decades of Pop Hits! : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Sheet Music Collection

Philip Lawson : Four Decades of Pop Hits!

Philip Lawson, one of the King's Singers many fine vocal arranging talents, brings us 5 pop hits spanning from 4 decades of excellent music. David Gate's classic pop release, 'Diary,' is tenderly set here by Lawson, with fun background vocals and lots of opportunities for solos. The 1983 #1 hit, 'Africa,' makes a great a cappella feature in Lawson's arrangement, with great harmonies and vocal effects. It's a rock classic tour-de-force! Now available in a clever a cappella setting, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a perfect pop/jazz feature or as a tongue-in-cheek encore for concert groups. Another gem from David Gates, of Bread, the rich a cappella setting of 'Everything I Own' is sure to create a magical moment in performance. Great for both small and large groups. From the Disney movie Toy Story, 'I Will go Sailing No More' this tender ballad expresses the poignancy of childhood lost.

Songlist: Africa, Bohemian Rhapsody, Everything I Own, I Will Go Sailing No More

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | 9521b | Sheet Music Collection | $8.50 | A Cappella


Various Arrangers : Greatest Pop/Rock Vocal Harmony Songs : Solo : Songbook : 888680752590 : 1540029557 : 00278178

Various Arrangers : Greatest Pop/Rock Vocal Harmony Songs

18 songs famous for their great harmonizations are presented in this unique collection. The transcriptions include all the harmonies in the vocal line along with piano accompaniment.

Songlist: Uncle John's Band, More Than A Feeling, Africa, Mr. Blue Sky, Bohemian Rhapsody, California Dreamin', Carry On Wayward Son, Good Vibrations, Dancing Queen, Go Your Own Way, I've Seen All Good People, Listen To The Music, Lyin' Eyes, Nowhere Man, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Too Much Heaven, You're The Inspiration, The Weight

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Voicing: Solo | 41228b | Songbook | $19.95 | Voice and Piano


William Bolcom : Concert Songs - Volume 2 (2001-2012) : Solo : Songbook : 884088885564 : 1480330469 : 00117084

William Bolcom : Concert Songs - Volume 2 (2001-2012)

Includes the cycles Chestnuts, From the Diary of Sally Hemings, Laura Sonnets, Old Addresses, selections from The Hawthorn Tree, and individual songs. With notes on the songs and composer comments. Includes several first editions and first-time transpositions. There are different songlists for the High Voice and Medium/Low Voice editions.

Songlist: The Embrace, Africa, The Dream, Tears, Idle Tears, So Sweet Love Seemed, In Dreams, Unhappy, The Day Is Done, They Say I Was Born Old (I), Martha And Maria, White Waves, Paris, C'Est La Ville Vivante, The Master Brings Music To His Sitting Room, I Was Carrying A Tray When He Called MeRoom, They Say I Was Born Old (II), Come Back To America, Back Home At Monticello, Purple Hyacinth Begins To Bloom, My Sister Ghost, Peonies, A Perfume Box, Mister, Our Child Is Frail, A Dark Winter Blue-Black Evening, Old Shoe! Old Shoe!, A Wild Man Home From The Woods, Papers, Night Watch Till Early Morn, The Hawthorn Tree, Chagrin, Swimming Aria, Sonetto 5, Sonetto 90, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 10238b | Songbook | $29.99


William Bolcom : Concert Songs - Volume 2 (2001-2012) - Medium Low : Solo : Songbook : 884088885588 : 1480330485 : 00117086

William Bolcom : Concert Songs - Volume 2 (2001-2012) - Medium Low

Includes the cycles Chestnuts, From the Diary of Sally Hemings, Laura Sonnets, Old Addresses, selections from The Hawthorn Tree, and individual songs. With notes on the songs and composer comments. Includes several first editions and first-time transpositions. There are different songlists for the High Voice and Medium/Low Voice editions.

Songlist: The Embrace, Africa, The Dream, Tears, Idle Tears, So Sweet Love Seemed, In Dreams, Unhappy, The Day Is Done, They Say I Was Born Old (I), Martha And Maria, White Waves, Paris, C'Est La Ville Vivante, The Master Brings Music To His Sitting Room, I Was Carrying A Tray When He Called MeRoom, They Say I Was Born Old (II), Come Back To America, Back Home At Monticello, Purple Hyacinth Begins To Bloom, My Sister Ghost, Peonies, A Perfume Box, Mister, Our Child Is Frail, A Dark Winter Blue-Black Evening, Old Shoe! Old Shoe!, A Wild Man Home From The Woods, Papers, Night Watch Till Early Morn, The Hawthorn Tree, Chagrin, Swimming Aria, Sonetto 5, Sonetto 90, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 10240b | Songbook | $29.95 | Voice and Piano


Individual Folios

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Africa : SATB : Bryan Sharpe : David Paich : Toto : Songbook : 00-43531 : 038081490717

Bryan Sharpe : Africa

This appealing 1983 number one hit by Toto is perfect for pop a cappella groups. Starting with the optional vocal percussion intro, the energy of the original builds to the finish. Recording provided by Ethos, directed by Brody McDonald.

Arranger: Bryan Sharpe | Composers: David Paich and Jeff Porcaro Performed By: Toto

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-43531


Africa : 2-Part : Roger Emerson : David Paich : Toto : Sheet Music : 02501461 : 884088457051

Roger Emerson : Africa

Millions saw the amazing You Tube performance of Toto's Africa by the Slovenian choir Perpetuum Jazzille as they recreated the sounds of a rainstorm solely with body percussion. This accessible arrangement will allow your choir to wow your audience the same way! Includes simple percussion part. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (syn 1-2, gtr, b, dm, perc). Duration: ca. 3:50.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composers: David Paich and Jeff Porcaro Performed By: Toto

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 02501461 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SATB, SATB, 2-Part


Africa : 3-Part : Audrey Snyder : David Paich : Toto : Sheet Music : 00116000 : 884088880743

Audrey Snyder : Africa

This accessible Discovery edition of Toto's #1 hit from 1983 provides many options for education and creativity and spans the generations in its appeal!

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composers: David Paich and Jeff Porcaro Performed By: Toto

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Voicing: 3-Part | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00116000 | Digital Version Available| Voicetrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part, SSA, 2-Part, SSA


Africa : TTBB : Alex Morris : David Paich : Vocal Evolution : Sheet Music : 00241378 : 888680703516

Alex Morris : Africa

Energetic, rhythmic, and a joy to sing, Alex Morris has all the right ingredients in his arrangement of this beloved 1980s classic. Whether performing a cappella or with a percussionist or two, this arrangement is sure to be an audience favorite.

Arranger: Alex Morris | Composers: David Paich and Jeff Porcaro Performed By: Vocal Evolution

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $3.20 | A Cappella | video
00241378 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSAA, SATB, SATB, SSAA


Africa : SATTBB : Philip Lawson : David Paich : Toto : Sheet Music : 02500884 : 884088057817

Philip Lawson : Africa

The 1983 #1 hit makes a great a cappella feature in this Philip Lawson arrangement with great harmonies and vocal effects.

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composers: David Paich and Jeff Porcaro Performed By: Toto

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Voicing: SATTBB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 02500884
Other Voicings: SSA, SSA

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