Global Harmony is a mixed a cappella world music choir based in Melton Mowbray. I’ve been part of GH since 2008. Last week we had a great Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church in Melton!
Above is a recording of ‘the blokes and Vera’ singing the traditional Croatian song ‘U poju se mala’.
(Photo from last year)
(Photo from last year)
Rough Translation:
In the field, a little, Orange tree is swaying. It’s not because of the wind, a little, Nor for the bright sun.
But a maiden, a little, In a great sorrow, For her mother, a little, Is giving her to a widower.
In the field, a little, Orange tree is swaying. It’s not because of the wind, a little, Nor for the bright sun.
But a maiden, a little, In a great sorrow, For her mother, a little, Is giving her to a widower.
Below is a video of the choir singing ‘Kakilambe’, an African ritual dance tune. This name is also used to refer to different percussion patterns in African music.
It really is a great experience to be part of Global Harmony over the last few years. It truly is a privilege and a joy to experience and be able to sing with such a vibrant bunch! It is perhaps only as a collective that the human spirit really excels.
If you live near Melton and fancy a challenge on Monday evenings, come along! www.globalharmony.org.uk
Jules P Richards 