African-American choral music grew out of the oral tradition of spirituals that was created by African slaves. These songs, influenced by Christianity and rooted in African culture, expressed the hardship and hope of African slaves in the United Sta...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir] “You can’t run a singing workshop here, we don’t have a piano.” photo by Thomas Quine It’s amazing ...
Ov'é, lass', il bel viso -- No. 1 from Madrigali: Six Fire Songs by Morten Lauridsen. Performed by the TUKS Camerata (University of Pretoria, South Africa), conducted by Walter Butt
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir] This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question. Lind...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir] A concert is looming and there are a couple of songs you don’t know that well. Photo by _foam You’ll need to put in s...
The second studio recording from Muzaria comes only days after their debut release "Homeward Bound". This time they switch styles to encompass the wonderful world of Disney. Enjoy the magic of these timeless songs sung with stunning clarity and warmth. ... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir] The evening’s are lighter, the weather is warmer, the songs are amazing, the singing’s as good as ever – it’s summer! ...
There are now only FOUR rooms left on My singing weekend in Derbyshire this November: ONE double deluxe room, Three doubles/ twins/ singles. Should be a fantastic weekend in a great part of the country. Book now to avoid disappointment! TRADITIONAL SON...
We are a fun, informal choir singing songs from shows, films and charts - past and present. We welcome members of all abilities and experience. We meet in 2 venues in Norfolk, close to Wroxham and Norwich.
There’s a rare opportunity to hear the ancient surroundings of Worcester Cathedral ringing to the modern sounds of one of the world’s leading contemporary composers this weekend. Arvo Pärt’s Passio is being performed by the Worcest...
