La Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese Dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This a-cappella 4-voice version uses three altos and one bass, a cappella. It explores a couple of alternative m...  moreLa Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese Dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This a-cappella 4-voice version uses three altos and one bass, a cappella. It explores a couple of alternative modes for the theme: Octatonic and Dorian. Singing of folia this old tune repeats all day and even in the new Octatonic mode we can sing folia all the day long in this five time and we sing it in Octatonic mode madness all is madness while we're singing of la folia and in five time and Octatonic mode can't leave off la folia it will drive me Round the bend soon and I'll shortly change to some other mode Sing it in the Dorian sing it in the Dorian oh I love the Dorian it makes me dream on  less

Cuncti Simus is one of only 10 songs from the Llibre Vermell, a treasured manuscript that survived a tragic fire at the library at the Monestary in Monserrat, Spain. A "circle Dance", this performance from December, 2010 is The Vocal Art Ensemble's interp...  moreCuncti Simus is one of only 10 songs from the Llibre Vermell, a treasured manuscript that survived a tragic fire at the library at the Monestary in Monserrat, Spain. A "circle Dance", this performance from December, 2010 is The Vocal Art Ensemble's interpretation of what it might have looked like when it was performed by the pilgrims who had come to visit the black virgin statue at the monestary.  

A choral ensemble of talented boys drawn from high schools and Colleges aRound Kenya. The choir is dedicated to moulding a world-class choral outfit that offers a platform for Kenyan Boys to nurture their natural talents in Music, Dance, and drama while i...  moreA choral ensemble of talented boys drawn from high schools and Colleges aRound Kenya. The choir is dedicated to moulding a world-class choral outfit that offers a platform for Kenyan Boys to nurture their natural talents in Music, Dance, and drama while imparting life principles of discipline, hard work perseverance, persistence and determination. In order to shape a youth citizenry that is responsible and of impeccable integrity for effective leadership in the society, the choir advocates for the attainment of quality education for its members. Education is elementary in the augmentation of any individual towards being a responsible and an empowered member of the society; a fact that the Kenyan Boys Choir believes in and strives to inculcate.  less

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Competition Round 2, June 12

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Competition Round 1, June 11

Melodical Sensations performing Sarafina songs, Safa saphela isizwe esimnyama, freedom is coming tomorrow and Sarafina Dance moves. This video was made to commemorate the youth of 1976 that embarked on the march to oppose the Bantu education. Today we ...  moreMelodical Sensations performing Sarafina songs, Safa saphela isizwe esimnyama, freedom is coming tomorrow and Sarafina Dance moves. This video was made to commemorate the youth of 1976 that embarked on the march to oppose the Bantu education. Today we are celebrating their lives through music and dancing. Credits Leading Vocals: Bheki Khathwayo, Mandisa Mbatha & Nonhle Khumalo. Conductor: Sizwe Buthelezi Composer: Sizwe Buthelezi Video cred: Bongani Nkosi Sound cred: Thabiso Mbatha Connect with us Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MelodicalSensations Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melodical_sensations Twitter https://www.twitter.com/m_sensations Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/melodicalsensations Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@melodicalsensations #Sarafina #16June #Youthday #imbewuChallenge  less

The Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis, California, performs Joshua Shank's "Autumn" as part of the Sacramento Capitol Rotunda Holiday Music Series. The piece starts a "Solstice" theme which was complemented by Dance that signified the year being swallowed into ...  moreThe Vocal Art Ensemble of Davis, California, performs Joshua Shank's "Autumn" as part of the Sacramento Capitol Rotunda Holiday Music Series. The piece starts a "Solstice" theme which was complemented by Dance that signified the year being swallowed into darkness, emerging into new light with a coming Spring.  

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Competition Round 2, June 12

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Competition Round 1, June 11

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Competition Round 2, June 12