Gwyn Arch presents some hot and spicy choral arrangements of five classics of Latin America written specially for SATB chorus and guaranteed to thrill and delight at any occasion! The pieces include Sloop John B Guantanamera and of course Jobim's much-loved Girl From Ipanema. Full Piano accompaniments are included where required. Add a funky dash of sunshine to your choral repertoire!

11 polyphonies d'Argentine, de Bolivie, du Brésil, du Pérou et des Caraïbes Ces polyphonies appartiennent à quelques genres musicaux qui n'étaient pas représentés dans les volumes 1 et 2 : kaluyo (Bolivie), tonada, tango (avec texte), chacarera (Argentine), valse (Pérou), rumba (Caraïbes).Les deux premières oeuvres de ce recueil sont des canons de grande vitalité rythmique, à cinq et trois voix. Dulce Jesus Mío (Mon Doux Jésus) est l'un des très rares exemples d'oeuvre polyphonique a cappella des Archives de Chiquitos (XVIIe-XVIIIe s., Concepción, Bolivie) - oeuvre religieuse, elle fut certainement écrite par un indien (élève des maîtres jésuites) et elle possède un texte autant en espagnol qu'en chiquitano (dialecte commun aux diverses ethnies qui vécurent ensemble dans les Missions des Jésuites). Les autres oeuvres de cette sélection sont d'origine populaire, avec des textes en espagnol ou en portugais, mis à part Verano Porteño (Eté à Buenos Aires), tango d'Astor Piazzolla composé d'onomatopées. / Choeur Mixte / 48 pages / Partition

Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa! is the 40-minute choral fusion of African song and jazz for SATB chorus children’s choir and jazz quintet which established composer Alexander L’Estrange's name worldwide and spawned a hugely successful series of large-scale works for the same forces. The addition of the children’s choir provides an opportunity for adult or secondary school SATB choirs to team up with local primary school or youth choirs bringing communities together through singing something for which L'Estrange has long been a passionate advocate. The work opens and closes with anattention-grabbing Njooni Zimbe*! Nyimbo za Africa! imploring us to 'Come sing the Songs of Africa!'; by the time you've heard the vibrant sequence of twelve songs which includes playground wedding funeral drinking protest worship songs and lullabies you will want to do just that. Zimbe! is the ideal piece for choirs who have enjoyed performing L'Estrange's Songs of a Rainbow Nation works by Karl Jenkins or David Fanshawe's African Sanctus. (* 'Zimbe' is the anglicised version of the Swahili word 'Ziimbe')

Bésame Mucho-Consuelo Velazquez's B?same Mucho for SATB choir with Spanish and German lyrics.

Shakira's exuberant performance of the Official 2010 FIFA World Cup song was filled with all the colour and excitement you could ever want! Based on a popular African song this song captures the spirit and pride of the African people and of the game itself.

Betty's Bossa-This wordless vocal jazz piece is a new original. With music by Jack Donahue and New York Voices member Peter Eldridge this bossa nova work includes rich harmonies with idiomatic Brazilian syncopations. Arranged by Eldridge and fellow NYV member Darmon Meader this version of Chamego (Betty's Bossa) is from the New York Voices recent CD release A Day Like This (permission granted by MCG Jazz www.mcgjazz.org).

This classic bossa nova tune will give a smooth Brazilian flavor to your next jazz or show choir concert. Originally recorded by Sergio Mendez & Brazil '66. Includes Portugese and English lyrics. Available: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.

The favourite Mexican folk song La Bamba has here been arranged for unaccompanied SATB choir by Ramon Noble Jr.

Looking to add some Latin fire to your concert? This new arrangement of the Richie Valens' hit is hot! The Instrumental Pak or ShowTrax CD will make your group sizzle! Available for SATB SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.

Medley-Celebrate Calypso music with the songs of Irving Burgie who is almost single-handedly responsible for the music's popularity. Fifty years later the music still seems fresh and new in this 6-minute medley.

It may be cold outside but this samba-styled chart is WHITE HOT! Fun unison singing along with some smart four-part jazz writing make these vocals fun to learn and perform. The accompaniment includes horn parts that will make this cool holiday or winter piece sizzle! Duration: 2:42.

Hola Amigos! Experience authentic music styles of the Afro-Spanish-Caribbean by Puerto Rican-born author