Obwisana
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SKU: CF.BL1133
Composed by Ghanaian Folk Song. Arranged by Victor Johnson. Fold. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 12 seconds. BriLee Music #BL1133. Published by BriLee Music (CF.BL1133).UPC: 680160912445. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: G major. Akan, Akan.
This charming Ghanian folksong arranged by Victor Johnson is full of vocal pairings, hand claps, optional descant, percussion and call-and-response opportunities. Emerging tenor-bass ensembles of all sizes will sound amazing singing Obwisana. Also available for Two-Part Treble Voices (BL996).
Pronunciation and translation: Obwisana sa Nana The rock has crushed by hand, Grandma OH-bwee-SAH-nah sah NAH-nah Obwisana sa The rock has crushed my hand OH-bwee-SAH-nah sah The percussion patter found at the top of the page repeats throughout the song. Feel free to explore different combinations of percussion instruments. Observe all of the dynamics throughout the song, and allow the song to build and soar with joy! It would certainly be acceptable to add movement.
Pronunciation and translation:Obwisana sa Nana The rock has crushed by hand, GrandmaOH-bwee-SAH-nah sah NAH-nahObwisana sa The rock has crushed my handOH-bwee-SAH-nah sahThe percussion patter found at the top of the page repeats throughout the song. Feel free to explore different combinations of percussion instruments.Observe all of the dynamics throughout the song, and allow the song to build and soar with joy!It would certainly be acceptable to add movement.