This Sufi song is based on a poem by Sufi mystic, poet, and philosopher Ibn 'Arabi on the nature of love: "I believe in the religion of love, wherever love is found." The chantlike melody incorporates
Hector Villa-Lobos is one of the most beloved South American composers. This Brazilian folk song arrangement is rhythmic and fun. Selected for the Cristian Grases South American and Caribbean Choral
A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building
This dance-like Brazilian folk song arrangement utilizes layered choral lines in an authentic setting that features a percussion part written for pandeiro, a Brazilian frame drum with jingles
This exciting a cappella composition fuses musical styles that are influenced by South African, Hindu, and Eastern European traditions, including drones, call-and-response phrases, repeating compound
When Thunder Comes is a celebration of American Civil Rights heroes. It composed for One Voice Mixed Chorus—Minnesota's LGBTA Chorus for their concert "Queer Thunder" in collaboration with Mu
Starting with a unison chant by a treble trio, this arrangement of an African piece gradually adds layers of sound, building to a dramatic ending. The celebratory text lauds the value of water in our world