Oleo

Origin unknown, thought to be from Ghana. This version used by permission of The Sage Gateshead

A beautiful song – a simple structure with rich textures that make this piece deeply satisfying to sing. Although the origin is not completely certain, it is thought to be a song from Ghana.

Whiteboard

Review your details and verify today to use our whiteboard mode.

Scores

Additional Song Resources

Videos

1 / 1 Learn the song with Emily Barden

Similar Songs

-:--

Track title

About

Age: 7 to 9 , 9 to 11 , 11 to 13 , 13 to 16 , 16+
Song type: Call-and-response , Choir
Style: Traditional - Africa
Subject: Music
Scoring: A cappella , Parts (Flexible)

Audio & Copyright Information

Audio information
The audio tracks were created specially for the Sing Up programme by New Hall School, Chelmsford, mixed and mastered by Ron Knights at mediagrove.com.

Copyright information
All copyright music is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting UK Music and Copyright & Schools.

Please ensure you have the correct licences in place for using or copying music, and that song usages are reported correctly, for the following: CCLI, PMLL, PRS for Music. For more information, please visit www.singup.org/copyright-and-reporting.

Related Resources

Music teaching activity

The elements of music song collection

A guide to exploring musical elements for Primary schools

Music teaching activity

How to sing in a 'gospel' style

Founder and music director of a cappella ensemble, Black Voices, Carol Pemberton encourages pupils to explore their unique voices with Gospel

Video

How to play the Claves

A short tutorial on how to play the Claves from Drums for Schools