Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural Series, "African Processional" utilizes sounds from African folk songs and a joyful chorus emerges with an occasional solo interjection. "Ning Wendete" is a traditional folk song from Kenya and is a conversation between a man and a woman. "I love you, but you do not love me. How is that? If you do not love me, you had better tell me so." Dynamic contrast, percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice. "The Coca Cola Song" is a playful contemporary African folksong and is a lot of fun to perform with layered vocal parts, African percussion, and humorous references to the choir members singing. Celebrative and highly rhythmic, "African Noel" shines with energy and excitment. Contrasting dynamics and optional percussion make this one a real creative and refreshing Christmas selection. Beautiful in its simplicity, your choir will have fun with this one!

Songlist: African Processional, E Oru O, Ning Wendete, O Sinfuni Mungo, An African Song Game (The Coca Cola Song), African Noel

"Bonnie Mary of Argyle", from the Scottish Folksong Suite, is a stunning ballad perfect for male chorus. The SATB edition of "African Processional" was one of the best-sellers of all time and continues to be so. Part of the Ron Kean Multicultural Series, this TTBB edition was commissioned by Charles Bruffy and the Phoenix Bach Choir for the educational outreach program. This song of welcome uses African percussion and provides a plethora of creative staging ideas. "Evening" is a great classic of 20th century Scandinavian choral literature, evoking pastoral voices echoing in the mountains, now available for male voices. Engish lyrics by Norman Luboff. "Sailor Songs" is a set of three a cappella songs which will be a fun addition to you program and "Songs From Karad" by the master Zoltan Kodaly is an English Version by Nancy Bush after a translation by Matyas Seiber.

Songlist: Bonnie Mary of Argyle, African Processional, Aftonen, Songs from Karad, Her Bright Smile, Bangidero