Tshotsholoza (from South African Suite)

Difficulty: Moderate 

Quick Summary

This lively song uses Swahili language and comes from Henry Leck's South African Suite. The video features both Tshotsholoza and  Siyahamba. "Tshotsholoza"  is a term used to encourage people to work together and move forward. It is in call-and-response style 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's a powerful and uplifting song that has cultural and historical significance in South Africa. Exciting! A pronunciation guide is included.

Composer

African Folk Song

Arranger

Henry Leck

Publisher

Colla Voce

Recording Artists

Available Extras

SAB, SSA