Watsha
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Choral, Percussion (SSAB choir)
SKU: HL.8301739
Sheet music. Pavane Secular. Folk, African. Score and parts. Composed 1937. 1268. 12 pages. Pavane Publishing #P1268. Published by Pavane Publishing (HL.8301739).UPC: 73999937053. 6.75x10.5 inches.
This folk song from Lesotho is a call and response piece for voices and percussion. McRae's clever implementation of ostinato introduces young singers to polyrhythms. Watsha, meaning to burn (as in clearing brushy areas), is an energetic song that fits any age and program.