“Five from the Folder: Multicultural” by Elisa Macedo Dekaney

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MULTICULTURAL by Elisa Macedo Dekaney

 

1. "Twa Tanbou." Sidney Guillaume. Walton Music HL08501683/WJMS1101

Sound landscape of three drums making exciting music together. Energetic. Percussive. A bit challenging.

 

2. "Tres Cantos Nativos dos Indios Kraó." Marcos Leite. Earthsongs 

Amazon Rainforest ambience. Plenty of room for movement and improvisation. Easy to learn. Powerful in performances.

 

3. "F?g Eln? Khel." Traditional Syrian/Iraqui Salim Bali. Earthsongs

Lovely melody in Arabic mode and language. Ornamented melodic lines. Love song. Quite accessible.

 

4. "Te Quiero." Alberto Favero/Liliana Cangiano. Earthsongs

Exquisite poetry in Spanish about civic rebellion. Expressive and vivid. Vocal lines beautifully intertwined. 

 

5. "Yism'chu" (Those who Keep the Sabbath). Steve Cohen. Transcontinental Music Publications 993455

Interesting melodic contour supported by rhythmic energy. Accessible. 

 

(“Five from the Folder” provides brief, text-length reviews of vocal works currently in the folders of choral directors throughout the United States.  To share five from your folder, contact Scott Dorsey at )