World Vocal Ensemble

The World Vocal Ensemble explores different vocal styles and genres from various world cultures including art and folk traditions. Native informants, when available are used occasionally with the goal of bringing forth performances that are close to or near-native culture bearers’ performance practices in both techniques and styles of delivery.

In addition to the world music concerts in the college, the ensemble also collaborates with other groups in the university in performances, including the CU Highlife ensemble and the Brazilian Bateria. The ensemble has also collaborated with outside international groups including the multi-award wining South African acapella group, the Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and South Africa’s pop singer and activist Johnny Clegg.