Welcome to the Amandla Chorus

Amandla's 2011-2012 season (our 24th!) promises to be a rich and fulfilling one. The chorus will debut an exciting original composition this year, featuring the poetry of a 12-year-old peace activist, set to music by director Eveline MacDougall. We will also continue to explore collaborating with guest artists, including the Green River String Band, to round out our mission of singing world music while remaining deeply rooted in our local community.

The Amandla Chorus was founded in 1988 and is based in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The name Amandla comes from the Zulu word for "power." In Amandla, we celebrate the power of community. To that end, we sing songs of justice, freedom, and peace—songs new and old, from around the world and written here in our own community. In performance, we wear sashes made of cloth from many lands to remind our audiences that we all belong on this planet together.

We welcome your participation—whether by attending our performances, volunteering or making financial contributions, or even becoming a member of the chorus—as we strive to make this world a more just place for everyone. Above all, we hope that you will help us realize our dream of using music as a force for healing in community.

Spring Concert

May 20, 2012—Amandla's Spring Concert at Temple Israel in Greenfield, 7:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars as this much-loved annual show is usually "standing room only" as the date nears. Many Amandla favorites as well as new songs in many languages will be featured.

Visit the ATTEND page for driving directions.

Amandla Chorus' Together in Song Performance, 2011

To learn more about the Amandla Chorus contact our director,
Eveline MacDougall, (413) 773-8655.