Based on Psalm 47 No Rocks A-Cryin is an original work that is richly rooted in the contemporary African-American gospel tradition. It is a driving Gospel rock song which is a sure to be a success with both choirs and audiences.

Born in 1977 in Latvia Eriks Esenvalds is an original and sought-after voice of the Baltic music tradition. Commissioners have included the Latvian Radio Choir and State Choir ‘Latvija’ the Britten Sinfonia Trinity College Choir Cambridge Temple University (USA) the Boston Symphony Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. His work is recorded on a number of CDs. Eriks Esenvalds is a former Fellow Commoner in Creative Arts at Trinity College University of Cambridge.

Originally composed for solo voice Dona nobis pacem combines the vocal style of the yoik tradition (a Sámi form of song) and a more classical female vocal style. This arrangement for upper voices as recorded by Cantus on their album Northern Lights develops this vocal palette further (as does the SATB version also available).Mo

Kyrie in the original version was part of Fjellheim?s album called Biejjien vuelie - Solkvad. ?Biejjien vuelie? menas ?Yoik of the sun? in South Sámi language. 'Solkvad' (or 'Sólarjólb' in the original Norse language) is a poem included in the old Norse poem collection Den eldre Edda. The music on the album was inspired by both the Norse poems and the Sámi yoik tradition.The Sámi culture is mentioned on several places in the old Sagas and indicates that the society in the Nordic countries around year 1000 was indeed multi-cultural. The poems selected from the Norse literature had a certain sacred atmosphere; that is why they were combined with elements from theLatin Mass for the album.One fine example for this combination is Kyrie. The words ?Kyrie eleison? are used both in Latin and South Sámi language with the Sámi version having another rhythm and differently stressed syllables.

Here is the perfect arrangement for women's choirs looking for a very playful challenge. Accompanied by hand claps this Spanish folk song culminates in a whirling ending! Sung in Spanish with the English translation included in the music. Duration: ca. 4:00.

(J'entends le Loup)-An incredibly dynamic adaptation of this beloved French folk song. Quick and rhythmic the work reflects the determination and liveliness of the girl in the poem who won't let others dictate her love or her future. Meter changes body percussion and the dancing oboe and piano parts all work together in this challenging arrangement. Sure to be a favorite of choirs and audiences alike! With piano oboe opt. frame drum and body percussion. Duration: ca. 3:45.