Traditional gospel and liberation song from America. Many different versions sung by choirs, acapella groups, folk and protest singers. I love the arrangement by Bernice Reagan Johnson. This is an extremely simple version. Suitable for KEY STAGE 2 to adult.
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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?’.
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.
Juba **
Beth Allen says: “This is an old African American folk song that evolved from a plantation dance. It is closely linked to Hambone and is often found together in collections. Juba became a common name for African Americans who were talented at singing or dancing […]
Jambo **
Written by Teddy Kalanda Harrison. This is an extremely popular song heard throughout Kenya and Tanzania. The lyrics are in Swahili. 3 part harmonies. Easy song to play on tin whistles or recorders. Jambo – HiJambo bwana – Hi sirHabari gani? – How are you?Mzuri […]
Gotten a Rock Gotten a Reel *
Traditional folk tune with new words by the Cumbrian poet Susanna Blamire and arrangement with Dave Camlin.
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.
Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush *
Traditional English Folk tune with a verse for each day of the week. There are many different versions and it is sung all over the world in different forms.
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 .
Feeling Good *
This classic song, was written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse for the 1965 musical The Roar of the Greasepaint. The famous version by Nina Simone moves it away from the musical genre and into blues. It is a great song for young voices because […]
E Papa Waiari *
Traditional tit morea Maori. Great song with fascinating stick game from Pacific songs workshop by Sarah Wall.
Do, Do Pity My Case *
A song from Louisiana, US, about having to go and do chores. Possibly sung by servants dancing in a ring round a tree.
Cluck Old Hen *
As taught by Sarah Kekus. Backing track by Dave Camlin.
Ah Poor Bird **
A traditional folk song from England. A round with quite a large range, so as well as being lovely to sing, good for later stages of a warm-up and for encouraging head voice.
