!Garibasen
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About This Piece
Beginning with a captivating chant in Khoekhoegowab and layered with clicks, percussion, and modern harmonies, !Garibasen crafts a soundscape that feels both timeless and inventive. Composed by Namibian artist Cedrick Howoseb, this immersive piece invites choirs into a powerful musical experience bridging culture, rhythm, and human connection.
Details
- Voicing
- SATB
- Composer
- Cedrick Howoseb
- Duration
- 1:47
Cedrick Howoseb is a composer and conductor from Otjiwarongo, Namibia. His passion for choral music was ignited by the hymns of the Lutheran church choir, leading him to start composing for school choirs. A self-taught musician, Cedrick continues to hone his craft and mastery of choral composition. Cedrick serves as the director of the Sion Youth Choir of Namibia, as well as the composer-in-residence of the Collective Singers. His compositions have earned him recognition within the choral community. In 2023, Cedrick was honored with the title of Best Old Mutual Choir Conductor, a prestigious award given annually to outstanding choir conductors in Namibia.
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Ha mana Ha mana ǃnomana ge ma da na, ǃkhoma na ge ǃkhanana Neba ta ni hoada ǃnubu tsi ǃgupuse ǃgaribasens ge Aixan ge ma neba da ni hoada ǃnubu tsi ǃubuse ǃgaribasens ge !Garibasen is a song in the Khoekhoegowab (Nama/Damara) language, translating roughly as: Who gave us the roots and planted all the seeds? Mother Nature did, so let us care for her each day. We are one together under the sun.