Siyahamba (from South African Suite)

Difficulty: Moderate 

Quick Summary

This song uses Swahili language and comes from Henry Leck's South African Suite. The video features both Tshotsholoza and  Siyahamba. "Siyahamba"  means, "We are marching". The phrases are repetitive which makes the language and music easy to remember. It is in 3 parts with the two lower parts moving rhythmically together throughout and the melody in Sop. 1 part. It is a song of hope, unity, and the struggle for justice and freedom. Infectious! A pronunciation guide is included.

Composer

African Folk Song

Arranger

Henry Leck

Publisher

Colla Voce

Recording Artists

Available Extras

SAB, SSA