Traditional Finnish Reindeer-calling song, introduced by Sue Hollingsworth.Transcribed by Carol Shortis from New Zealand www.carolshortis.com.
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Noyana **
Traditional Zulu. Taught to Sian by Black Voices. 2 soprano, 2 alto parts with optional bass part. The words mean, ‘As we journey through our life, have we done enough to get to Heaven?’.
Nanuma **
Traditional Ghanaian song. Very popular and easy to sing as a round. Many schools make up their own words. Suitable for KS1, 2 and 3.
Mama Don’t Allow No Music **
Originally a skiffle/bluegrass song from the US which has been adapted to almost every style. Very popular. You can bring in all the different instruments and make up new categories – beatboxers, walkin’ bass, plinky-plonk piano – etc. Easy to add percussion to and mimic the sounds […]
Maliswe **
This South African song is written in a variety of African languages. It is linked to the Anti-apartheid movement and the song expresses a longing for home. Sung here by Beccy Owen.
Hot Cross Buns **
Traditional English folk song. This is a version sung as a round with chord suggestions.
Ho Taru Koi **
This is a Japanese song sung by Sian Crooze. It has a lovely canonic effect by repeating the song 1 beat later. Definitely worth trying. See Conference reports from Birmingham Custard Factory, for a group performance led by Beth Allen.
Garai Pano **
Traditional song from Zimbabwe. Learnt by Sian Crooze from Yvonne Burgess. Sung as people come into Church. In English it means: ‘Sit here the Spirit is Coming.’ Short song with very few words. Lovely harmonies.Suitable for KS 1, 2, 3 and adult.
Freedom Is Coming **
A traditional gospel song with easy harmony parts and an exciting counter melody. Suitable for KS 1,2,3 and adult .
Cluck Old Hen *
As taught by Sarah Kekus. Backing track by Dave Camlin.
