This is a traditional Hebrew song, arranged by Neil Weisensel for World Village Gospel Choir. The text, roughly translated, is "how good it is to live together as brothers (and sisters)"

Hine MaTov

This rocking gospel tune by Keith Hampton was recorded at Knox United Church, Winnipeg Canada in 2012. Soloists is Meghan Siegel.

Praise His Holy Name

This South African tune by Barorisi Ba Morena translates as "even if the road is strewn with thorns, we're going to pray". Recorded at Knox UNited Church in Winnipeg Canada in January 2014.

Thandaza

In this arrangement by WVGC Co-Director Neil Weisensel, Doobie Brothers classic hit Jesus is Just Alright With Me is combined with Pharrell Williams' monster hit Happy. Soloists are Caroline Cutmore, Lianne Fournier, and Richard Smith. The performance took place At Knox United Church in Winnipeg Canada in May of 2014

Jesus Is Just Alright/Happy mashup

Sacred singer Rachel Landrecht weaves a mystical spell with original music and lyrics, complemented by a quote from Luciano De Crescenzo. Neil Weisensel collaborates at the piano. Rachel and Neil co-direct Winnipeg's World Village Gospel Choir.

The Voice of the Heart

Composed by World Village Gospel Choir Co-Director Neil Weisensel, this gospel-influenced tune features Corinthian Clark on Vocals, Sean Dillon on Guitar, Neil Weisensel on keyboards Jason Nickel on bass and Dave Danylchuk on drum programming. World Village Gospel Choir has received FACTOR funding to record this song in fall 2014. #FACTORfunded

Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace

Composed by Neil Weisensel in 2003, this powerful piece reflects the belief that the present moment is all there really is in life, that the past and future are illusions, and happiness can only be achieved in the here and now.

Presence - (Instrumental) - World Village Consort

The first single from World Village Gospel Choir, this rocking song is inspired by both St. Francis of Assisi's iconic prayer Make Me an Instrument of your Peace and also by brass group Tower of Power. Penned by WVCG co-director Neil Weisensel, we hope this tune will help guide you through your day with peace and joy. Produced and engineered by Joe Dudych.

Make Me An Instrument (Show Love) - World Village Gospel Choir

Composed by Congolese composer Joseph Kabemba, Na nzela na lola talks about trusting in God's guidance. "As long as we follow in the way that God is leading, we know God's reign will surely come". In this performance by World Village Gospel Choir in a new arrangement by Neil Weisensel and featuring soloist JP Kisama, the joy and uplifting message of this music shine through.

Na nzela na lola (as long as we follow) - World Village Gospel Choir

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