This edition was prepared by Wytze Oostenbrug — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Karawane
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Karawane by Wytze Oostenbrug — Lyrics
Karawane
jolifanto bambla ô falli bambla
grossiga m'pfa habla horem
éniga goramen
higo bloiko russula huju
hollaka hollala
anlogo bung
blago bung
blago bung
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About Karawane
Wytze Oostenbrug's Karawane is a secular SATB partsong. The text is an invented language, creating a unique sound world for the choir. Its nonsensical syllables evoke the atmosphere and rhythm of a caravan, with the composer using vocal effects and percussive sounds to build momentum and exoticism. The piece moves from hushed mystery to boisterous energy, painting an imaginative sonic picture. Oostenbrug explores the percussive and phonetic possibilities of the human voice, resulting in a vibrant and engaging work that invites choirs to explore unusual textures and a spirited delivery.
