The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon you, To shine upon you and be gracious unto you The Lord lift up the light Of His countenance upon you, And give you peace, Amen.

Live recording of "Iny Hono Izy Ravorona", a well-known lullaby from the central area of Madagascar, rearranged by ICanto Vocal Ensemble and premiered on December 2019 during the choir's concert. Iny hono izy ravorom-bazaha, Ento manaraka anao any a...  moreLive recording of "Iny Hono Izy Ravorona", a well-known lullaby from the central area of Madagascar, rearranged by ICanto Vocal Ensemble and premiered on December 2019 during the choir's concert. Iny hono izy ravorom-bazaha, Ento manaraka anao any an-tsaha. Ento misidina ambony, Rehefa mangina havereno ...  

ICanto's rendition of Ticheli's "Earth Song," conducted by Fitah Rasendrahasina. The music was recorded live under the technical support of Faniry Andrianavalonome (RamoRecords) and Seta Ramaroson on January 2020. Sing, Be, Live, See. This dark stor...  moreICanto's rendition of Ticheli's "Earth Song," conducted by Fitah Rasendrahasina. The music was recorded live under the technical support of Faniry Andrianavalonome (RamoRecords) and Seta Ramaroson on January 2020. Sing, Be, Live, See. This dark stormy hour, The wind, it stirs. The scorched earth Cries out in vain: O war and power, You blind and blur, The torn heart Cries out in pain. But music and singing Have been my refuge, And music and singing Shall be my light. A light of song Shining Strong: Allelulia! Through darkness, pain, and strife, I'll Sing, Be, Live, See... Peace.  less

ICanto is a mixed voice, professional choir founded in 2012 by pianist Hery Andrianirina. The group is one of Madagascar’s top choirs and aims for musical excellence and artistic innovation. Various performances have been given since its debut in major pl...  moreICanto is a mixed voice, professional choir founded in 2012 by pianist Hery Andrianirina. The group is one of Madagascar’s top choirs and aims for musical excellence and artistic innovation. Various performances have been given since its debut in major places around the country. ICanto’s repertoire is eighty percent a capella and the choir interpretes all genres of Classical Music, from ancient to modern as well as rearranged traditional Malagasy music. The choir is conducted by Fitah Rasendrahasina.  

Voici notre contribution à l'AfriCOP27, la Conférence sur le changement climatique, à travers le cover de "Baba Yetu" (Notre Père) de Christopher Tin, en collaboration avec la Fondation Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Madagascar. Ensemble, pour un avenir meille...  moreVoici notre contribution à l'AfriCOP27, la Conférence sur le changement climatique, à travers le cover de "Baba Yetu" (Notre Père) de Christopher Tin, en collaboration avec la Fondation Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Madagascar. Ensemble, pour un avenir meilleur. ICanto, more than a choir.  

Friends of prolific African composer Paschal St. Val Abugu making good music. Friends of St. Val is a non-denominational family of refined singers that have found joy in making music through the internet from all the corners of the world. Keep in touch...  moreFriends of prolific African composer Paschal St. Val Abugu making good music. Friends of St. Val is a non-denominational family of refined singers that have found joy in making music through the internet from all the corners of the world. Keep in touch and always give your feedback through our YouTube channel comment section, or write us a mail to paschestarsymphony@gmail.com -Paschal St. Val Abugu  

A new year prayer to all Friends and family in the new year, 2022. Performed by Friends of St. Val. (FSV) Composed by Justice Chukwuebuka Onah. Sponsored by www.chestropera.org

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We are lucky that singing is a very social activity. Whether we are a choir leader or singer, we are amongst Friends each week.     I'm diffe...

The Antidotum choir from Kielce, Poland, is a group of Friends who love to sing and dared to reach for a dream and in 2009 created a choir as a remedy – hence Antidote- for everyday duties. During choir recruiting there was no audition, skills assessme...  moreThe Antidotum choir from Kielce, Poland, is a group of Friends who love to sing and dared to reach for a dream and in 2009 created a choir as a remedy – hence Antidote- for everyday duties. During choir recruiting there was no audition, skills assessment or notes reading required. Positive energy and desire to sing was all that mattered. Conductor Ewa Robak, PhD agreed to lead this unusually formed group. Her professionalism helped overcome doubts and proved that amateur singing can astonish both performers and their listeners. This exciting and full of surprises adventure continues today with well-received concerts, charity performances and Piesniobrania – sing-alongs with city residents joining Antidotum in squares and concert halls. The Choir’s repertoire includes choral classics, adapted folk songs, unconventional arrangements of contemporary pop songs, as well as patriotic and religious pieces. Two years ago choir members started taking part in regional choir competitions and since they won seve...    less