The International Vocal Ensemble has explored a multitude of countries and cultures around the globe. Below are some of the songs we have sung, all of which are taught by and modeled after our "informants"--the wonderful and talented musicians who share with us their spirit and energy through the gift of song.

 

Africa South Africa Zimbabwe Ghana Mozambique Zaire Asia India Indonesia Japan China Tibet Taiwan The Philippines	America Latin America Native America Australia Aotearoa/New Zealand Europe Finland Hungary Latvia Yugoslavia Yiddish Israel Karelia Azerbaijan
South African Repertoire
Nodolly Collected From Khabo Semelane Yenkululeko Collected from Erica Swart Jeso Kwangana Ntate Collected from Mapole Ntsana Jericho Collected from Ludumo Magangane Qonqgotwane arr. S. Matiure, after Miriam Makeba Nkosi Sikelel' Afrika South African National Anthem. Composed by Enoch Sontonga Asikatali South African Freedom Song; from Freedom is Coming Ngiqome kwazulu Traditional Wedding Song; collected from Erica Swart Sibonono sami Zulu Dance Song; collected from Erica Swart Imbube Traditional Zulu Song; collected from Erica Swart Singabahambayo South African Freedom Song; from Freedom is Coming Skeleme Hey! Traditional Sotho Song; modeled by the Potchefstrom University Serenaders Mohlang Traditional Sotho Song; modeled by the Potchefstrom University Serenaders Isokoroko South Africa; collected from Erica Swart Ipharadisi South African Freedom Song; from Freedom is Coming Inkululeko Traditional Zulu Gospel Chorus; collected from Erica Swart Mavolovolo Traditional Zulu Song; modeled by the Potchefstrom University Serenaders Thula Sizwe Traditional Sotho Song; modeled by the Potchefstrom University Serenaders
Zimbabwean Repertoire Cham'tengure Shona Folk Song Messiah arr. I.D. Chiweshe Tsvimborume Dzinobanya Shona Folk Song Magaira Kudya Zvekukwata Shona Folk Song Chimbwa Chemusango Shona Folk Song Ramba Waraira Shona Folk Story Song Ichacho Lakho Ndebele Gospel Song Zvidlo Zihele Kalanga Folk Song Kare Kedu Machembere Shona Folk Song John XIV Shona Gospel Song Snezenina Zimbabawe Tsuro Nembwa Zimbabwe Alleluia Emmanuel Rebeiro Whayana yaMwari Shona Catholic Song Amagugu Ndebele Gospel Song Amai VaNhora Song for Netball Matches Muka Jona Shona Gospel Song Ngiesaba iNkosi yami Ndebele Gospel Song Siam'dumisa uSomandla Ndebele Gospel Song Vana vamai Education Campaign Song Zvipo zvaMwari Shona Gosple Song Gona raMachingura Shona Folksong Karinge Shona Folksong Mai Zimbabwe Song Arr. by R. Ruzvido/ S. Matiure Gorokoto arr. S.Matiure Tsvimbourme Shona Folk Story Song Kuremekedzwa Shona Praise Song
Ghanian Repertoire
Kofi Bra na Twi (Akan) Children's Song
Mozambique Repertoire
Nyanga Pan Pipe Dance Mozambique; from Alain Barker
Zaire Repertoire
Kamalondo/Mwa Poleni Zaire
Latin American Repertoire
Traditional Venezuelan Folk Song arr. Marcos Leite Indigenous Peoples of the Brazilian Amazon, Jaboti Tribe; arr. Marlui Miranda Negro Bembón arr. Gerardo Dirié Dale que dale Traditional Venezuelan Folk Song Ave Maria, qué muchacho! Por un viejo muerto Palombo d. Sanchez Estrela é lua nova arr. Villa Lôbos Navidad Nuestra Ariel Ramirez Misa Criolla Ariel Ramirez São João-da-ra-rão Brazilian Children's Song Three Krahó Indian Songs Mena Basaa Indigenous Peoples of the Brazilian Amazon, Tukano Tribe; arr. Marlui Miranda Hirigo Indigenous Peoples of the Brazilian Amazon, Tupari Tribe; arr. Marlui Miranda Tchori Tchori Indigenous Peoples of the Brazilian Amazon, Jabokokiveti Tribe; arr. Marlui Miranda Mekô Merewa Indigenous Peoples of the Brazilian Amazon, Surui Tribe; arr. Marlui Miranda Kworokango Indigenous Peoples of the Brazilian Amazon, Kayapó Tribe; arr. Marlui Miranda Tche Nane
Native American Repertoire
I Still Love You Yet Apache Zuni Sunrise Song Pueblo Native American Suite Brent Michael Davids
Indian Repertoire
India Presented by Rohit Menezes Diwali Song Collected and transcribed by Kathy Sorensen Hindi Holiday Song Modeled by Chamda Chakroborri He Rangalo Gujarati Folk Song Modeled after Tara Kini Songs from the Gita Rohit Menezes
Indonesian Repertoire
Balinese Kecak: Excerpts from a Ramayana Monkey Chant Balinese dance
Japanese Repertoire
Hotaru Koi Japanese Children's Song. Arr. Ro Ogura Jangara Nenbustsu Religious Folk Custom from Fukushima Prefecture Kokiriko Bushi Japanese Folk Song Utari obun Ainu Traditional Song Collected by Miyako Furiya Battaki rimuse Ainu Traditional Song Collected by Miyako Furiya Kariboshikiriuta arr. Syoji yamashiro
Chinese Repertoire
Flower Drum Song Chinese Folk Song; arr. Jing Ling Tam Lu bien di wa Chinese Folk Song Bang Gu Yue Lean Chinese Folk Song from the Xinjiang Province; arr. Tsai Yuen and Yang Jiaren Allah Mughan Chinese Folk Song from the Xinjiang Province; arr. Shie Gunchung
Tibetan Repertoire
Chia shi la yin Tibetan Folk Song
Taiwanese Repertoire
Diu diu dang ah Taiwanese Folk Song; arr. Chien Shan-Hua Craving for the Spring Wind Deng Yu-Shien; arr. Yi-Shan Su   Filipino Repertoire
Sanctus and Agnus Dei from Misa Ryan Cayabyab Tinikling Filipino Folk Song and Dance
Aotearoan Repertoire
Ka Tahi Ti Traditional Maori Chant Hoki, Hoki Tonu Mai Poi Dance Titi Torea Maori Stick Game Tiki, Tiki Haka Maori Water Chant Pa Mai Maori Action Song
Finnish Repertoire
Vem kan segla förutan vind? Finnish Folk Song. Arr. Carl-Bertil Agnestig
Hungarian Repertoire
Turot eszik a cigany Zoltan Kodaly Folszallott a Pava Zoltan Kodaly Sok Szamos Esztendoket Traditional Hungarian Children's Song; arr. Zsolt Srajber Esti Dal Traditional Hungarian Song Esti Dal Traditional Hungarian Song; arr. Zoltan Kodaly Esti Dal Traditional Hungarian Song; arr. Katalin Pocs; commissioned and premiered by IVE
Latvian Repertoire
Ai, Nama Mamina Latvian Folk Song Leni, leni Dievins brauca Latvian Folk Song Celies agri, Laimes mate Latvian Folk Song
Serbian Repertoire
Niska Banja Serbian Folk Song; arr. Nick Page Rukovet Traditional Serbian Songs; arr. Stevan Stojanovic Mokranjac Oj, Moravo Serbian Folk Song Cajorie, Sukarije Traditional Serbian Songs; arr. Goran Bregovic and Petar Jankovic Hej Stani Serbian Folk Song; arr. Petar Jankovic
Yiddish Repertoire
Sapozhkelekh Yiddish folksong Ale Brider Yiddish folksong
Israeli Repertoire
Erev shel shoshanim Moshe Dore Likrat kala Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz
Karelian Repertoire
Lebed Karelian Wedding Song taught by the Karelian Folk Music Ensemble Alleluyah Russian Pilgrim Song taught by the Karelian Folk Music Ensemble
Azerbaijani Repertoire
Ay Gulabatin Arranged by Ramiz Mustafayev Gul Achdi, Bahar Oldy Arranged by Jahangir Jahangirov Beri Bakh Arranged by Chingiz Sadikhov and Rauf Babayev