Here is a popular traditional Zulu song as arranged by Rudolf de Beer, former conductor of the Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa. What a vivid connection to the people and culture of that part of the
Gordon Light's text is powerful by itself, but when added to music composed by Mark Miller it becomes an anthem of unity for all people, all cultures, and all generations.
This setting of the Christina Rossetti poem is a wonderful teaching piece! The melodic line in the opening section evokes feelings of beauty, loss and remembrance; the middle section paints a picture of