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SKU: A0.1295822
By The Weavers. By Solomon Linda. Arranged by Joan Lithgow. Broadway,Children,Contemporary,Multicultural,Musical/Show,Traditional,World. 6 pages. Joan Lithgow Music #886148. Published by Joan Lithgow Music (A0.1295822).This piece is ideally suited for Marimba Workshop (Pty) Ltd marimbas, www.marimbaworkshop.co.za but can be played on a variety of instruments.
This simple, yet effective arrangement of the popular piece entitled "Mbube" or "Lion Sleeps Tonight" was originally written and recorded by Solomon Linda, a migrant worker in South Africa for the South African Gallo Record Company in 1939.
All parts are simply written on the stave to facilitate ease of reading.
I have layered the entrance of the various parts to create an introduction. Feel free to experiment the way you layer your parts.
This is a firm favourite for all marimba bands as it is well-known and fun to play.
In this YouTube video you can see the Goede Hoop Marimba Band playing a medley of Waka Waka, Mbube and Ode To Joy ... all arrangements are available at sheetmusicplus.
I hope you have fun learning this arrangement.
I would love to hear your version of this piece.
Please send your email to: joan@marimbaworkshop.co.za
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