More Songs of a Rainbow Nation brings you four more songs from South Africa for mixed voices in beautifully crafted arrangements by Alexander L'Estrange. The selection opens with Freedom is Coming a joyful infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression and the hugely popular Siyahamba is also featured. Both songs form part of L?Estrange's hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa.   Part of the Choral Basics series the four songs are arranged for soprano and alto with combined men's voices - ideal for beginner choirs andthose in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. All Choral Basics publications feature a straightforward piano accompaniment to support the singers.

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.

Songs of A Rainbow Nation comprises four great songs from South Africa arranged for soprano and alto with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Included are: Hamba Lulu - a wedding song with a gentle comforting rhythm; Jesu Ukukhanya - featuring a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer; Si Njay Njay Njay - a joyfully exuberant song with an infectious rhythm which can also be performed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect; and Weeping - a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue whichuses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem N?kosi Sikeleli Africa (God Bless Africa). The arrangements form part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages it offers attractive idiomatic arrangements with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers.  If you enjoy these songs try L?Estrange?s hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa!

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. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40

This great arrangement is based on a traditional song of welcome sung throughout many parts of Africa. Greetings of good health blessings and peace are expressed throughout this joyful piece. Vocal speech an additional melody and simple choreography have been added for further expression. Available seperately: 2-Part opt. percussion; StudioTrax CD. Duration: 2:12.

The South African folk song Thula Thula Ngoana arranged by Greg Gilpin for 2-Part choir.

This West African folksong is arranged as a call and response easily mastered by all choirs. Suggested African percussion is included and could be enhanced with body percussion and simple movements.

From the Republic of Congo this wonderfully rhythmic traditional African folk tune is sung in the Lingala language. The lyric joyfully expresses the angelic announcement of the birth of Emmanuel and conveys a message of hope for the world. Percussion is included in this great multicultural selection for Christmas.

Sing Alleluia Christ is Born! This repeated phrase spins into a Christmas celebration sure to capture singer and listener alike! The highly rhythmic piano accompaniment with optional percussion adds excitement to this proclamation of Christmas joy. Unforgettable!

Discovery Level 1-Taking its text from African American poet Joseph S. Cotter the words and music of this tone poem combine to create a mesmerizing image of the earth as a drum and the rain as drumsticks beating down to create new life. Quiteaccessible for young male choirs this piece with optional hand drum and rainstick will help develop expressive singing. Available separately: TB VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.