Piano,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.899059 Composed by Michael Hankinson. Contemporary,Folk. 8 pages. Vista Music #6539963. Published by Vista Music (A0.899059). A beautiful traditional folk melody of Afrikaans origin from South Africa. Option ending using harmonics for more advanced players.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1273068 By Public Domain. By Public Domain. Arranged by Noemi Bretas. Country,Folk,Historic,Pop,Traditional. Octavo. 15 pages. Marcelo Borba #865257. Published by Marcelo Borba (A0.1273068). Arrangement for 4 voices choir. Shosholoza is a popular South African folk song that has a rich history and cultural significance. The origins of the song can be traced back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, during the time of the South African gold and diamond mining boom.The word Shosholoza is believed to have been derived from the Ndebele and Zulu languages and translates roughly to go forward or make way for the next person. It was initially a call used by train drivers and mine workers to synchronize their movements while pushing and pulling railway cars or working in the mines.The song's lyrics and melody evolved over time through oral tradition, passed down among the workers as a form of communication, motivation, and solidarity. The rhythm and repetitive chanting helped the workers maintain a sense of unity and cooperation during physically demanding and often harsh conditions.During the era of racial segregation and oppression in South Africa, Shosholoza became an anthem of resilience and hope for the black South African population. It symbolized their spirit of endurance and unity in the face of adversity, and it came to be associated with the struggle against apartheid.With time, Shosholoza gained popularity beyond the confines of the mines and railway yards. It became a well-known folk song, performed by choirs, musicians, and cultural groups across South Africa and around the world. It embodies the spirit of ubuntu (the belief in the interconnectedness of all humanity) and has been used as a symbol of South African identity and pride.In modern times, Shosholoza continues to be celebrated as a cherished piece of South African musical heritage. It is often performed during sporting events, cultural festivals, and gatherings as a way to celebrate unity, strength, and resilience.Overall, Shosholoza remains a powerful reminder of South Africa's history, the struggles its people endured, and the enduring spirit of hope and solidarity that transcends adversity.

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.891196 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Laurie Betts Hughes. A Cappella,Contemporary,Folk,Traditional. Octavo. 5 pages. Dandelion Music Press #3103605. Published by Dandelion Music Press (A0.891196). Movement four of four Cowboy Songs of the American SouthwestThis fun-to sing TTBB a cappella concert arrangement set of regional folksongs are evocative of barbershop, concert, and a cappella styles and utilize some fun extended techniques in the second movement.  Also appropriate for a versatile barbershop or men's quartet, upper HS level or above.These four cowboy songs that make up the song cycle Cowboy Songs of the American Southwest are among the nearly 3,000 field recordings recorded in the U.S. Southwest, Mexico and Spain collected by John Donald Robb over 40 year while at the University of New Mexico.  These recordings preserve many of the musical traditions of these areas, especially New Mexico and Southern Colorado, and include Native American, Hispano, Mexican and African American music, as well as railroad and cowboy songs, fiddle music and the music of festivals and fiestas.I.  The Call of the Range- Evocative of a carefree, lone cowboy singing while strumming his ukulele.  Barbershop harmonies, similar to ukulele harmonies, suggest a personification of both the ukulele and the rangeland itself as a character in the unfolding drama of the seemingly solitary cowboy.II. I'm Sad and I'm Lonely- Whispered syllables and whistles evoke percussion and a bowed saw in this despondent tale of unrequited love and solitude.III. Wild Horse of the Desert- The melody fights with the downbeat to mimic the wild horse fighting against land rights and fencing.IV. When Cockle Shells Turn Silver Bells- An overly carefree, lighthearted shrug at lost love to embrace the lone cowboy lifestyle.Due to current restrictions of the John Donald Robb field recordings housed at the University of New Mexico, movements I. The Call of the Range and III. Wild Horse of the Desert are offered with permission and without charge with the purchase of public domain arrangements of II. I'm Sad and I'm Lonely and IV. When Cockle Shells Turn Silver Bells forming an entire song cycle.  Movements II. and IV. are also available for purchase individually.2017 Choral Contest EntryLaurie Betts Hughes, ASCAP | www.LaurieBettsHughes.com

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.891194 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Laurie Betts Hughes. A Cappella,Contemporary,Folk,Traditional. Octavo. 6 pages. Dandelion Music Press #3103603. Published by Dandelion Music Press (A0.891194). Movement two of four Cowboy Songs of the American SouthwestThis fun-to sing TTBB a cappella concert arrangement set of regional folksongs are evocative of barbershop, concert, and a cappella styles and utilize some fun extended techniques in the second movement.  Also appropriate for a versatile barbershop or men's quartet, upper HS level or above.These four cowboy songs that make up the song cycle Cowboy Songs of the American Southwest are among the nearly 3,000 field recordings recorded in the U.S. Southwest, Mexico and Spain collected by John Donald Robb over 40 year while at the University of New Mexico.  These recordings preserve many of the musical traditions of these areas, especially New Mexico and Southern Colorado, and include Native American, Hispano, Mexican and African American music, as well as railroad and cowboy songs, fiddle music and the music of festivals and fiestas.I.  The Call of the Range- Evocative of a carefree, lone cowboy singing while strumming his ukulele.  Barbershop harmonies, similar to ukulele harmonies, suggest a personification of both the ukulele and the rangeland itself as a character in the unfolding drama of the seemingly solitary cowboy.II. I'm Sad and I'm Lonely- Whispered syllables and whistles evoke percussion and a bowed saw in this despondent tale of unrequited love and solitude.III. Wild Horse of the Desert- The melody fights with the downbeat to mimic the wild horse fighting against land rights and fencing.IV. When Cockle Shells Turn Silver Bells- An overly carefree, lighthearted shrug at lost love to embrace the lone cowboy lifestyle.Due to current restrictions of the John Donald Robb field recordings housed at the University of New Mexico, movements I. The Call of the Range and III. Wild Horse of the Desert are offered with permission and without charge with the purchase of public domain arrangements of II. I'm Sad and I'm Lonely and IV. When Cockle Shells Turn Silver Bells forming an entire song cycle.  Movements II. and IV. are also available for purchase individually.2017 Choral Contest EntryLaurie Betts Hughes, ASCAP | www.LaurieBettsHughes.com

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.894005 Composed by Traditional South African Lullaby. Arranged by Felix Sun. African,Children,Folk,World. Score. 2 pages. Felix Sun #6642179. Published by Felix Sun (A0.894005). Thula Baba, Thula Sana is a traditional Zulu South African Lullaby.

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.891193 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Laurie Betts Hughes. A Cappella,Contemporary,Folk,Traditional. Octavo. 24 pages. Dandelion Music Press #3103597. Published by Dandelion Music Press (A0.891193). This fun-to sing TTBB a cappella concert arrangement set of regional folksongs are evocative of barbershop, concert, and a cappella styles and utilize some fun extended techniques in the second movement.  Also appropriate for a versatile barbershop or men's quartet, upper HS level or above.These four cowboy songs that make up the song cycle Cowboy Songs of the American Southwest are among the nearly 3,000 field recordings recorded in the U.S. Southwest, Mexico and Spain collected by John Donald Robb over 40 year while at the University of New Mexico.  These recordings preserve many of the musical traditions of these areas, especially New Mexico and Southern Colorado, and include Native American, Hispano, Mexican and African American music, as well as railroad and cowboy songs, fiddle music and the music of festivals and fiestas.I.  The Call of the Range- Evocative of a carefree, lone cowboy singing while strumming his ukulele.  Barbershop harmonies, similar to ukulele harmonies, suggest a personification of both the ukulele and the rangeland itself as a character in the unfolding drama of the seemingly solitary cowboy.II. I'm Sad and I'm Lonely- Whispered syllables and whistles evoke percussion and a bowed saw in this despondent tale of unrequited love and solitude.III. Wild Horse of the Desert- The melody fights with the downbeat to mimic the wild horse fighting against land rights and fencing.IV. When Cockle Shells Turn Silver Bells- An overly carefree, lighthearted shrug at lost love to embrace the lone cowboy lifestyle.Due to current restrictions of the John Donald Robb field recordings housed at the University of New Mexico, movements I. The Call of the Range and III. Wild Horse of the Desert are offered with permission and without charge with the purchase of public domain arrangements of II. I'm Sad and I'm Lonely and IV. When Cockle Shells Turn Silver Bells forming an entire song cycle.  Movements II. and IV. are also available for purchase individually.2017 Choral Contest EntryLaurie Betts Hughes, ASCAP | www.LaurieBettsHughes.com

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.875630 Composed by Various. Arranged by Caroline Venter. African,Pop,World. Octavo. 13 pages. Caroline Venter #3631675. Published by Caroline Venter (A0.875630). Written for the CCVG Youth Choir and inspired by my South African family and my time in Pretoria, this arrangement contains some of my favourite songs.  Standards from the Lion King, Johnny Clegg, Toto and the traditional work song Shosholoza are all featured.  Some of the intervals are quite tricky so would suit a fairly advanced SATB choir.

Chorus - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PO-0002338 Two South African Folk Songs - SATB. Arranged by Ruth Morris Gray. Secular Choral. 10 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PO-0002338. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PO-0002338). UPC: 038081359786.Vocal and auxiliary percussion instruments add yet another layer to these traditional African folk songs. Authentic and artistic repertoire.

Piano Quintet,String Ensemble Cello,Double Bass,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1090650 By Arr. Stephen Street. By Enoch Sontonga (1873-1905) Marthinus Lourens de Villiers (1885-1977). Arranged by Stephen Street. Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score and parts. 13 pages. Www.stephenstreet.com #694828. Published by www.stephenstreet.com (A0.1090650). A arrangement of the South African National Anthem Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika for piano quintet. Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello and double bass.

Small Ensemble Cello,Double Bass,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1090658 By Stephen Street. By Enoch Sontonga (1873-1905) Marthinus Lourens de Villiers (1885-1977). Arranged by Stephen Street. Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score and parts. 13 pages. Www.stephenstreet.com #694836. Published by www.stephenstreet.com (A0.1090658). Piano Sextet version of the South African National Anthem - Piano, Violin 1+2, Viola, Cello and double bass.

String Ensemble,String Quintet Cello,Double Bass,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1090631 By Arr. Stephen Street. By Enoch Sontonga (1873-1905) Marthinus Lourens de Villiers (1885-1977). Arranged by Stephen Street. Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score and parts. 15 pages. Www.stephenstreet.com #694806. Published by www.stephenstreet.com (A0.1090631). A string quintet version of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika - the south african national anthem.

Small Ensemble Double Bass - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1090641 By Arr. Stephen Street. By Enoch Sontonga (1873-1905) Marthinus Lourens de Villiers (1885-1977). Arranged by Stephen Street. Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score and parts. 8 pages. Www.stephenstreet.com #694816. Published by www.stephenstreet.com (A0.1090641). A double bass quartet version of the South african national anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914231 Composed by Henry Harry Thacker Burleigh. Arranged by Craig Buying. African,Concert,Contemporary,Spiritual,Traditional. 9 pages. No Squeak Publishing #4321957. Published by No Squeak Publishing (A0.914231). Harry Burleigh was an African American composer who often used Southern spiritual music as the influence for his compositions.  He studied with Dvorak in New York, and is primarily known for he transcription of slave songs into classical forms.  This arrangement of Southland Sketches is the 3rd mvt of his work for violin and piano written in 1916.  It features two main sections, and the work is about three and a half minutes.  This piece is suitable for mature musicians for programming and can also be performed by younger players.  Every instrument gets a share of the melodies, including bass clarinet.  While not a technically difficult work (nothing above a high C), playing with the correct inflections, blend, and tone is critical to a great performance. This work is always a crowd pleaser, and is a wonderful gateway into the compositions of a relatively unknown American composer.  Wonderful for Patriotic concerts, recitals, retirement homes, and Black History Month.

Piano solo - Digital Download SKU: S8.AC0300-1000031 Composed by Charles L. Johnson. Two-Step. From the Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 3.6: African American Music - Ragtime Composers and Publishers, Box 111, Folder N, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. Rags. 7 pages. Published by Smithsonian Institution (S8.AC0300-1000031). Sheet music published in 1910 by Charles Johnson and Co. About Sheet Music from the Smithsonian CollectionThe Smithsonian Collection: These official, high-quality facsimiles have been hand-picked from the Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music in the Archives Center of the Smithsonian Institution and are available exclusively through Sheet Music Plus.The Smithsonian name and logo are registered trademarks of the Smithsonian Institution.

Piano solo - Digital Download SKU: S8.AC0300-1000028 Composed by Charles L. Johnson. From the Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 3.6: African American Music - Ragtime Composers and Publishers, Box 111, Folder N, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. Rags. 9 pages. Published by Smithsonian Institution (S8.AC0300-1000028). Sheet music published in 1908 by Jerome H. Remick & Co. About Sheet Music from the Smithsonian CollectionThe Smithsonian Collection: These official, high-quality facsimiles have been hand-picked from the Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music in the Archives Center of the Smithsonian Institution and are available exclusively through Sheet Music Plus.The Smithsonian name and logo are registered trademarks of the Smithsonian Institution.