Glad Tidings

Spotify link

So first we play the above with a rumba feeling. Take this track by Tabu Ley Rochereau for the basic feeling: Spotify link

The key to us hitting this feeling is using the rumba clavé instead of one-two-three-four as our basic count.

Then we do the sebene -- the fast part.

Key of F.

Rehearsals
We played through once and Carol and Meri-Michael's vocals were beautiful. Another rehearsal Chip and Emory and Andy worked out some guitar/drum rhythms, including a shift for the bridge ("and we will send you glad tidings...").

Needs

 * Horn section needs parts. An opening fanfare of sorts.
 * Guitars needs set rhythms, bass part, etc.
 * Carol and Meri-Michael want a "la la la la" that doesn't sound so much like "Brown Eyed Girl." Something Zimbabwean. Damn straight!

Lyrics and charts
Lyrics