Peace Love and Unity-This choral gem by Jerry Estes set in an African folk song musical style incorporates the Swahili words for peace love and unity. Amazingly versatile this piece works for multicultural purposes December performances Kwanzaa or general concerts. An optional descant adds more teaching opportunities and excitement to the performance. Perfect for improvisational percussion instruments! Available separately: 3-part mixed; 2-part; StudioTrax CD.

Prayer for Africa-This dignified song by Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (1860-1904) and Sek Mqhayi (1875-1945) is the Pan-African Anthem and is sung throughout the continent. This setting may be sung a cappella or with chimes and layeredpercussion.Available separately: SATB (opt. a cappella) SSA (opt. a cappella) and 3-Part Mixed. Parts for Chimes and Bass Instrument included. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00

African percussion serves as a fantastic background to a cappella voices in a compelling new arrangement by Kirby Shaw. An awe-inspiring setting for SAB choir a cappella and optional percussion (Shaker/Woodblock and High/Low Drum).

Prayer for Africa-This dignified song by Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (1860-1904) and Sek Mqhayi (1875-1945) is the Pan-African Anthem and is sung throughout the continent. This setting may be sung a cappella or with chimes and layered percussion.

(from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride). The spirit of Africa lives on in this uplifting song from Disney's The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Rich vocal sonorities and a pulsing rhythmic underlay give this concert selection enormous appeal. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:55.

The traditional Swahili Song Yesu Ni Wangu arranged by Ruth Morris Gray for SAB choir. This rhythmic call and response song from East Africa is so much fun to sing! The traditional harmonies are easy to find with just a touch of optional divisi toward the end. A joyful song of praise. Featured on 'Reaching for the Stars' choral movement DVD 00-39928.

(Something Inside) So Strong is a powerful song of hope and strength in adversity and is British singer-songwriter Labi Siffre's biggest hit to date. Written as an anti-apartheid anthem for South Africa in 1987 the lyrics are applicable to all who wish to rise up from their oppression.The strong message is encapsulated here in rich harmonies for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment.

Traditional African-Looking for a rockin' spiritual for treble voices? This African folk hymn is set for 3-part voices with piano. Try it in worship or concert settings.

A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school, junior and community choirs, and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines. The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here - the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout. An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul's as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic', who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus). In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane, Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children's collections (Big Blue Planet, Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh, Kim Hill, Matt Redman). He is also well known as a conductor and arranger for Songs of Praise. Recently Craig has collaborated with composer Tolga Kashif writing orchestrations for the RPO's Seo Taiji Symphony, the Classic FM chart-topping CD by saxophonist Tyler Rix, and the Genesis Suite which was premiered at the Barbican. He has been musical director of Young Voices UK for 13 years, bringing large school choirs together to play with a live band and solo artists, and currently conducts the Milton Keynes Community Choir, Hart and Soul Community Choir and the Milton Keynes Youth Choir. / Choeur SSA

All things are possible if you just take it ?little by little step by step...? This Swahili phrase with added English text is written in an African folk style by Jerry Estes. The easy harmonies are lively andsupported by a percussive piano accompaniment. The performance/accompaniment track adds even more rhythmic excitement. Haba Na Haba is a wonderful selection for your young singers to learn and enjoy. Available: 3-Part Mixed;2-Part; StudioTrax A/P CD.

(We Are Marching for Freedom)-This stirring South African freedom song is a hymn of defiance against an unjust system. A powerful concert and festival selection!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. VoiceTrax CD also available. Discovery Level 1. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40

Farewell My Friend-This exciting choral features a beautiful text in English and Swahili (pronunciation guide included) about the never-ending love and devotion of true friends. With a rhythmic emotional melody and accompaniment. Greg Gilpin hastaken this wonderful African “farewell” and crafted a musical benediction that is especially appropriate for graduation or a final concert. “Journey in a circle as you start...remember us...return to us...”