Na tuimbe ulimwenguni – Let’s sing the world over (in cooperation with Africa Cantat)
Movement is an integral part of African music, so not surprisingly, this atelier will be all about traditional and contemporary singing and dancing. Join us on a journey of exploring African spirit in music and dance. Awake the African in you!
Repertoire
Anonymous:
UKUTHULA (Zulu prayer for peace)
Russell Robinson (19??):
MEGURU (Namibian folk song)
Elaine Hagenberg (1979):
THROUGH LOVE TO LIGHT (Richard Watson Gilder)
Ken Wakia (19??):
MAMA MBE ZIMBINDI (African folk song)
Victor C. Johnson (1978):
BONSE ABA (Zambian folk song)
Troy Robertson (1978):
IN MEETING WE ARE BLESSED (R. Gatsnahos, John Doone)
Audrey Snyder (1953):
AMANI (Audrey Snyder)
Ayub Ogada (1956–2019)/Allison Girvan (1967):
KOTH BIRO (Ayub Ogada)
The participants will be able to attend the atelier with original scores only. The use of photocopies shall not be permitted. We will offer affordable set of sheet music specified by the mentor of the atelier. The participants will be able to purchase them only after receiving the confirmation of participation in the chosen atelier. The link to the online store will be published here in April 2021.
Mentor
Ken Wakia (KE)
