South Africa
Resources, Books, & Recordings
South African Heritage Songbook – This fully illustrated songbook collects four beloved South African songs in isi Xhosa, Ndebele, Zulu, and English. Play along with the rainbow sheet music at home and stream the official
Fiddlefox recordings below.
Tembe and the Tree Spirit – At a young age, Tembe’s voice is taken by a mysterious stranger. When Nthu looks for help from the spirit of the euphorbia tree, he finds assistance from an unexpected creature. This
classic Xhosa trickster tale is lovingly retold and illustrated by Fiddlefox to accompany our South African cultural curriculum.
South African Curriculum Guide – Support your child’s learning with a deeper cultural context with activities, coloring pages, discussion topics, craft ideas, ASL interpretation, and lesson plan ideas collected
in this invaluable resource.
Animated Videos
Four animated Singalong Videos featuring the music of the South African Heritage Songbook, and corresponding Sheet Music videos for children to learn along with the music.