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How Can I Keep from Singing?

The musical structure of this piece is similar to the well known American folk hymn, Amazing Grace. A verse of Amazing Grace is included in the last section of this arrangement.  (CME Intermediate Series) (SSA A Cappella)

Kenya Melodies

Contents: Sisi Watoto tu Wakenya · Nyairo · Mama · Wire Munene · KANU ni umoja.  (CME Intermediate Series) (SSA A Cappella)

The Raggle Taggle Gypsies

There are many variants of this song in England, Scotland and America. As this version evolves, the lady abandons her life of luxury for the romantic freedom of the gypsies, eluding capture and living out her life in tranquility. The melody is accompanied by the piano in the style of a balladeer guitar...  (CME Beginning Series) (2 part)

Oh Freedom

This African-American spiritual speaks of hope in the midst of oppressions. It was especially relevant during the 1960's civil rights movement. The message in the song crosses all cultures and is relevant whenever individual freedom is suppressed.  (Conductor's Choice) (SATB DV A Cappella)

Harambee

In Kenya, the Swahili word harambee has multiple meaning. When a group of people gather to complete a difficult physical task, they often say, one, two, thre ... harambee!! In this context the words means: let's go, let's get it done. A special gathering to raise money for building a church or school...  (BH Secular Choral) (TTBB Div A Cappella)