Kalinda - Sydney Guillaume - Boston Choral Ensemble

Boston Choral Ensemble, Katherine Chan, Artistic Director

My Journey, Yours
Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge
March 16, 2024

“Kalinda” by Sydney Guillaume
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Text by Gabriel Toussaint Guillaume

Kalinda, Sydney Guillaume’s earliest composition, is a song of praise. Although the text makes no direct reference to religion, Guillaume evokes this concept through his composer’s note in the score: “... All talents and all treasures are divine blessings that must be used to the benefit of all. Let's praise God and let's share generously.” The song’s text celebrates the beauty of the drums and encourages dancing, while the music reflects this with onomatopoetic percussion sounds and lively, syncopated rhythms.

Video Production by Dave Jamrog Audio/Video, Boston