Original upload date: Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT
Archive date: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 03:34:07 GMT
Dzɔdzɔenyɛnyɛ (1959) was composed By Dr. Amu for the celebration of the Independence of Togoland. The text is based on Proverbs 14:34 "Righteousness exalts a nation." All ye citizens rise up, let us j
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oin hands and build our nation. Let us forever seek to uplift our nation wholeheartedly. For in righteousness, hard work and vigilance lies a nation's advancement.
The ensemble you hear is the "Earth-tones" a contemporary a capella vocal quartet. They performed this work as part of a Festival and Symposium celebrating Dr. Amu at the New England Conservatory in Boston MA, Feb. 21-22, 2014. The singers are: Arielle Armstrong, soprano; Nedelka Prescod, alto; Joseph Copeland, tenor; and Michael Mayo, Bass.
If you are interested in acquiring a score, or interested in learning more about the Ephraim Amu Foundation, please visit the Foundation site: www.ephraimamufoudation.com
