South African Medley in honor of Oliver Tambo - Chicago Children's Choir

World Music Fest 2017 - Voice of Chicago: Oliver Tambo, Shumayela, Toyi-Toyi, Iindonga zaJeriko
Oliver Tambo (South Africa, Xhosa)
Traditional
Translation: Oliver Tambo, speak to Botha to release Mandela
Shumayela (South Africa, Xhosa)
Traditional
Translation: Preach the gospel
Oliver Tambo (South Africa, Xhosa)
Traditional, based on arrangement by Papaya Choir
Toyi-Toyi (South Africa, Xhosa)
Traditional
Translation: We greet them, hello
They do not answer, I wonder!
Oliver Tambo, Nelson Mandel, Luthuli are our leaders.
Clap your hands, raise your knees - I don't see it-
even higher!
lindonga zaJeriko (South Africa, Zulu)
Traditional
Translation: The walls of Jericho are falling down.
Arranged by Mollie Stone. Performed by the Voice of Chicago and Dimension at Chicago Children's Choir's annual World Music Festival.