By Solomon Linda, George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore, and Hugo Peretti. Arranged by Nancy and Randall Faber. Piano Adventures. African. 2 pages. Published by Faber Piano Adventure

Piano Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1425857 Composed by Solomon Linda. Arranged by Jane Stavrinoudis. Early Music,Film/TV. Score. 4 pages. Jane Stavrinoudis #1006622. Published by Jane Stavrinoudis (A0.1425857). A piano duet (one piano - three hands) of Solomon Linda’s famous Lion Sleeps Tonight originally known and Mbube arranged by Jane Stavrinoudis in C major and in four four time for the lower elementary (Grade 0) piano players. Download includes a black and white pdf, a colour coded pdf for reluctant music readers, and a short history and analysis of the piece.Listen here https://youtu.be/rahmaiDb0OE

Percussion Ensemble - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1295822 By The Weavers. By Solomon Linda. Arranged by Joan Lithgow. Broadway,Children,Contemporary,Multicultural,Musical/Show,Traditional,World. 6 pages. Joan Lithgow Music #886148. Published by Joan Lithgow Music (A0.1295822). This piece is ideally suited for Marimba Workshop (Pty) Ltd marimbas, www.marimbaworkshop.co.za but can be played on a variety of instruments.This simple, yet effective arrangement of the popular piece entitled Mbube or Lion Sleeps Tonight was originally written and recorded by Solomon Linda, a migrant worker in South Africa for the South African Gallo Record Company in 1939.  All parts are simply written on the stave to facilitate ease of reading.I have layered the entrance of the various parts to create an introduction. Feel free to experiment the way you layer your parts.This is a firm favourite for all marimba bands as it is well-known and fun to play.In this YouTube video you can see the Goede Hoop Marimba Band playing a medley of Waka Waka, Mbube and Ode To Joy ... all arrangements are available at sheetmusicplus. I hope you have fun learning this arrangement. I would love to hear your version of this piece. Please send your email to: joan@marimbaworkshop.co.za 

Clarinet,Flute,Guitar,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1456009 By The Weavers. By Solomon Linda. Arranged by Pasquale Di Caro. Multicultural,Traditional,World. 22 pages. Pasquale Di Caro #1035166. Published by Pasquale Di Caro (A0.1456009). Ensemble for the first years of study. Suitable for students aged 10 and over. Instruments: C flutes (I, II), B flat clarinets (I, II), guitars (I, II) and piano. With transcriptions for C and B flat instruments.YouTube: the sound is done on the computer. The piece was performed by a real ensemble. 

Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1112899 By The Weavers. By Solomon Linda. Arranged by F. Turnbull. 20th Century,A Cappella,Children,Folk,Multicultural,World. Octavo. 2 pages. Musicaliti Publishing #714853. Published by Musicaliti Publishing (A0.1112899). Easy 2-part choir (SA) arrangement with guitar chords.

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.978043 By Mahotella Queens. By Solomon Linda. Arranged by Bacco Baccanels. Contemporary. Octavo. 7 pages. Bacco Baccanels #6348823. Published by Bacco Baccanels (A0.978043). In this arrangement I tried to give movement to the parts as the famous and beautiful wim-o-wee can make the song a bit repetitive.

Jazz Combo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313468 By The Weavers. By Solomon Linda. Arranged by Davide Bizzarri. 20th Century,Children,Folk,Jazz,Multicultural,World. 35 pages. Davide Bizzarri #902225. Published by Davide Bizzarri (A0.1313468). Didactical pop version of The Lion sleeps tonight, the lyrics are in Tokens version. The solo part is available for flute or sax. F key, solo soprano will reach a D5, while the principal vocal part limits itself to a D4. Organic: Piano, Hammond, Electric guitar, Bass, two percussion parts, flute or alto sax. Toms maybe too noisy, you can use some wooden instrument instead. Enjoy!

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1369895 By The Tokens. By George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, and Luigi Creatore. Arranged by Marian Wilson. Folk,Pop,R & B,Reggae,Rock. 10 pages. Marian Wilson #954265. Published by Marian Wilson (A0.1369895). For string quartet: The Tokens' The Lion Sleeps Tonight (based on Solomon Linda's song Mbube).  This arrangment is designed to be sight-readable for professional players and accessible for intermediate/advanced students.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1257665 By The Tokens. By George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, and Luigi Creatore. Arranged by Deke Sharon. 20th Century,A Cappella,Broadway,Multicultural,Musical/Show,Standards,World. Octavo. 5 pages. Deke Sharon #850899. Published by Deke Sharon (A0.1257665). Originally composed by Solomon Linda, this is the version I sing as an encore every year at the end of my TotalVocal concert at Carnegie Hall (with DCINY and hundreds of singers from around the world). Great for an audience singalong! (scroll to the end): https://www.facebook.com/DistinguishedConcertsInternationalNewYork/videos/dciny-presents-total-vocal-with-deke-sharon/10156217750196948/

Choral Choir,Choral (5-Part) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.724976 By The Weavers. By Solomon Linda. Arranged by Andrew Emmet. A Cappella,Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Pop. 7 pages. Andrew J Emmet #333304. Published by Andrew J Emmet (A0.724976). The Lion Sleeps Tonight. SATBB A Cappella arrangement. Plus 2 Sop solos in places. From The Lion King.

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.954169 By The Weavers. By Solomon Linda. Arranged by F Turnbull. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score. 1 pages. Musicaliti Publishing #6533883. Published by Musicaliti Publishing (A0.954169). Group sing a long for guitar accompaniment, with rhythm indicated in rests.

Piano Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1296003 Composed by Solomon Linda. Arranged by Iryna Martynova. Children,Film/TV,Jazz,Spiritual,Traditional. Score. 1 pages. Iryna Martynova #886271. Published by Iryna Martynova (A0.1296003). An easy version for piano beginners and children.

By Solomon Linda. Arranged by Esther Lindeboom. 2 pages. Published by Esther Lindeboom