Shumayela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this choir for treble and changing Voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of musical tastes. The choir has toured throughout Briti...  moreShumayela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this choir for treble and changing Voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of musical tastes. The choir has toured throughout British Columbia and Alberta. In July 2011, they sang in Ottawa at the Unisong festival for Canada Day, and in July 2013 the group was featured at the presitigious and exciting international Festival 500 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Wherever the choir travels, we spread the joy of music-making and hope to bring communities together through song. Shumayela offers a focus on thorough and excellent music education, with singers learning about healthy vocal production, the body-voice connection, and vibrant performance presence as well as a strong emphasis on musical literacy, music theory, and sightsinging skills. As with all our ensembles, Shumayela provides a secure and accepting social environment where all singers feel their importance as members of the group...    less

A beautiful liturgical hymns (Kyrie) in Igbo language to rouse the spirits of the lay apostolate in deep penitential mood for the holy Eucharistic celebration.

My Love - a hypnotic and strangely yearning canon for three equal Voices, with an ostinato guitar motif, composed and performed by David W Solomons (aka dwsChorale). My love is far from here I sense in my dreams that she's dreaming of me far off in...  moreMy Love - a hypnotic and strangely yearning canon for three equal Voices, with an ostinato guitar motif, composed and performed by David W Solomons (aka dwsChorale). My love is far from here I sense in my dreams that she's dreaming of me far off in that country dreaming that we shall once more sing our old song We'll sing in harmony longing for the day when harmony can soothe our sorrows and make us smile to think that harmony can soother our sorrows dreams far off.  

Mar. 14, 2015 https://www.facebook.com/PrairieVoices https://twitter.com/_PrairieVoices http://www.prairieVoices.org

Nov. 15, 2014 http://www.prairieVoices.org https://www.facebook.com/PrairieVoices https://twitter.com/_PrairieVoices

May 10, 2014 http://www.prairieVoices.org https://www.facebook.com/PrairieVoices https://twitter.com/_PrairieVoices

Nov. 15, 2014 http://www.prairieVoices.org https://www.facebook.com/PrairieVoices https://twitter.com/_PrairieVoices

Conducted by Nelson Kwei Varisty Voices 2017: Temporis Esplanade Concert Hall

May 6, 2016 http://www.prairieVoices.org https://www.facebook.com/PrairieVoices https://twitter.com/_PrairieVoices

May 11, 2013 Accompanist: Steven Webb http://www.prairieVoices.org https://www.facebook.com/PrairieVoices https://twitter.com/_PrairieVoices