Issay, Issay! (Hear Ye, Hear Ye!)
Issay, Issay! (Hear Ye, Hear Ye!)
- Instrumentation Mixed Choir (SATB) and Piano
- Editor Philip Kern
- Edition Sheet Music
- Publisher Alfred Publishing
- Order no. ALF19217
Description:
Expand your group's cross-cultural musical awareness with this Christmas work based on an Ethiopian song. The text includes several phrases in Amharic, a language spoken by millions of North Africans. 'Issay, Issay! ' means 'Hear ye, hear ye! ' Phonetic pronunciation is included. It's a well written rhythmic and melodic work that would make a unique addition to your holiday concert. Features solid choral scoring and traditional harmonies to an infectious pulse. Outstanding 'world-music' SoundTrax CD.