Since 2008 we have been coming together in central London to learn and perform sea-shanties, murder ballads, protest Songs, work Songs, love Melodies, folkified non-folkSongs, and good old knees-up tunes, from across the centuries and all over the world.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I wrote about why you shouldn’t be too quick to dismiss Songs that aren’t in English. T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) This week ...

 [this is a version of a post which first appeared on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   SoMe tiMe ago I tried a new idea (for Me any way) for helping people to learn Songs.   Photo by RaMesh Lalwani   I decided to associa...

Choral competition in Kork (Ireland), May 2013

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m often asked by concert-goers and choir leaders alike:   “Where do you get all your Songs from?”     Well, here...

Kitsch in Sync is London's most fun loving a-cappella choir. We specialise in performing hit Songs mainly from the 1980s as you've never heard them before. Why? Because the majority of our Songs are arranged specially for us by our ridiculously talented i...  moreKitsch in Sync is London's most fun loving a-cappella choir. We specialise in performing hit Songs mainly from the 1980s as you've never heard them before. Why? Because the majority of our Songs are arranged specially for us by our ridiculously talented in house music team. We perform all over London in clubs and pubs and can be relied upon to bring a sparkle to any occasion, as Musical Director Kat Yates explains: "In KiS (as we're known to our friends) we've really put the emphasis on fun - and our audiences relate to this. As a result we've perforMed at festivals, events and celebrations all over London and people always ask us back for more. Plus we sing all your favourite 80s Songs - what more could you want ?"  less

This chant, harmonized beautifully by Swedish composer Oswald Jaeggi, was recorded in November of 2019 before the pandemic. It is a reminder of the peace that prayer and beauty can provide. Mater Dei, ora pro nobis! Translation Refrain: Hail, Mother o...  moreThis chant, harmonized beautifully by Swedish composer Oswald Jaeggi, was recorded in November of 2019 before the pandemic. It is a reminder of the peace that prayer and beauty can provide. Mater Dei, ora pro nobis! Translation Refrain: Hail, Mother of Mercy, Mother of God, and Mother of pardon, Mother of hope, and Mother of grace, Mother full of holy joy, O Mary! 1. Hail, honor of mankind; hail, Virgin worthier than others, who surpass all virgins and in heaven occupy the highest seat of honor, O Mary! 2. Hail, happy child-bearing Mother, for He Who sits at the right hand of the Father, ruling heaven, earth, and sky, didst enclose Himself within Thy womb, O Mary!  less

Na juriš in the mood! From marching Songs to swing Na juriš in the mood! with music from the tiMe of the fight against fascism. From music of pre-war Paris, Jewish, French and Italian partisan Songs, AMerican swing to Slovenian partisan Songs. Fr...  moreNa juriš in the mood! From marching Songs to swing Na juriš in the mood! with music from the tiMe of the fight against fascism. From music of pre-war Paris, Jewish, French and Italian partisan Songs, AMerican swing to Slovenian partisan Songs. From Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Kiss Me Good Night, Sergeant Major, Lili Marleen, Lets ReMember Pearl Harbour, Je suis swing, to Kovači smo and Na juriš. Author of the project and conductor: Karmina Šilec Carmina Slovenica Slovenian ArMed Forces Orchestra Big band of the Slovenian ArMed Forces Orchestra with soloists Janez Dovč, accordion Marko Črnčec, piano Matej Hotko, doublebass Gašper Peršl, percussion Saša Olenjuk, violin, guitar, harmonica Darko Rošker, tuba Nadja Stegne, Zvezdana Novaković, Mojca Potrč, Jasmina Črnčič, Eva Germ, vocal Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy music Hughie Prince, text Don Raye, arr. Jani Šalamon European Choir Video Award  less

Songs of EnchantMent Dalibor Bukvić, composer Vocal Ensemble BREVIS, Osijek Croatia The WoMen's Choir of the AcadeMy of Arts and Culture in Osijek Conductor: Antoaneta Radočaj-Jerković Choreography: Vuk Ognjenović Audio recording and mix: Davor De...  moreSongs of EnchantMent Dalibor Bukvić, composer Vocal Ensemble BREVIS, Osijek Croatia The WoMen's Choir of the AcadeMy of Arts and Culture in Osijek Conductor: Antoaneta Radočaj-Jerković Choreography: Vuk Ognjenović Audio recording and mix: Davor Dedić Video: Josip Grizbaher  

Based on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven caMe, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flaMe; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed Mother thou shalt be all gener...  moreBased on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven caMe, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flaMe; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed Mother thou shalt be all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 3 Then gentle Mary Meekly bowed her head; "To Me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy naMe." Most highly favoured lady, Gloria! 4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say, "Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!"  less