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Arranging A cappella music
A report about A cappella music in which the voices take on the role of accompaniment instruments. The harmonies are arranged with special emphasis being given to strong tenor and bass lines which give the music its characteristic sound and an overall balance. Interspersed with footage of the vocal ensemble, Black Voices singing 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika'.
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