"Siyahamba"
South African folk song and hymn
South African folk song and hymn
Origin: South Africa (πΏπ¦)
Trivia: "Siyahamba" is a South African hymn/folk song often credited to be possibly composed by Andries Van Tonder.Β The phrase "siyahamba" is from the Zulu language and translates into English as "we are marching/walking."Β This song has sacred (sacred means religious) and secular (secular means nonreligious) arrangements and is still popular in churches all around the world.
Mwamba Children's Choir Listening Example
SHB Junior Chamber Choir Listening Example
Follow along with your hands when you hear high or low sounds in the melody while watching the listening examples.Β What does the melody line look like?
How does the mood of the music change when instruments are added?