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Mangwani Mpulele
Sotho Folk Song / arr., with new words and music, by Mary Donnelly and George L. O. Strid
Item: 00-52296
Voicing: 2-Part
Alfred Choral Designs
Available: 2-Part
"Auntie, open the door for me. I am getting wet with rain." This charming folk song is most commonly associated with the Bantu people of Lesotho, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The song became a global standard during the 1950s and 60s with recordings by The Kingston Trio and Harry Belafonte. This easy-to-assemble arrangement pairs the traditional tune with an original "Hey, Mister Rain" melody, plus optional small group interjections between phrases, creating the kind of call-and-response you'd expect from this genre. Optional percussion patterns add to the fun!
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For more information, or to purchase, go to bit.ly/4cXYCsg
Mangwani Mpulele
Sotho Folk Song / arr., with new words and music, by Mary Donnelly and George L. O. Strid
Item: 00-52296
Voicing: 2-Part
Alfred Choral Designs
Available: 2-Part
"Auntie, open the door for me. I am getting wet with rain." This charming folk song is most commonly associated with the Bantu people of Lesotho, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The song became a global standard during the 1950s and 60s with recordings by The Kingston Trio and Harry Belafonte. This easy-to-assemble arrangement pairs the traditional tune with an original "Hey, Mister Rain" melody, plus optional small group interjections between phrases, creating the kind of call-and-response you'd expect from this genre. Optional percussion patterns add to the fun!
Subscribe to Alfred Music's Choral Channel: youtube.com/alfredmusicchoral
Like Us on Facebook: facebook.com/alfredmusicpublishing
Follow Us on Instagram: @alfred_music
Tweet Us at: @alfredmusic
Since 1922, Alfred Music has been dedicated to helping people learn, teach, and play music. Alfred Music currently has over 150,000 active titles, representing a wide range of well-known publications. Learn more at www.alfred.com.
