A Capellago World Music Choir

A Capellago has been singing its special blend of beautiful, stirring world music for almost twelve years, with the landscape of the choir changing as new members join, people move away and members' children reach the age where they can join the choir.

Founded in 1996 by Nikki Berry, the choir sing mostly their own arrangements, and are well known for their joyful exuberance, and beautiful harmonies.
Songs are chosen for their ability to move us, either literally, to dance, or through their emotional impact.
A Capellago specialize in music of the South Pacific, Israel and Aotearoa.

Nikki is well known for her life-changing work with people who believe they can't sing and is one of the driving forces behind The Muse Community Music Trust. With A Capellago she can “stretch out” and have fun with her peers. Though adults audition for the choir, young people whose parents are in the choir, have automatic entry. "It only takes one generation to create a wonderful musician” says Nikki. “I know young people will be great singers if their parents are. Actually, our young people pick up musical skills at twice the speed we do".

Nikki's background is as a contemporary roots songwriter and bass player. This strong rhythmic background is a defining strength of the choir, as is the commitment to social activism which many members share. However, the choir is also defined by the influences brought by others in the group.

To hear snippets of songs from A Capellago go to http://www.sing.co.nz/acapellago.html

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