Oleo

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

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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.

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1 / 1 Learn the song with Emily Barden

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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)

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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.

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