Following previous successful projects, the chamber choir for young singers YOIK presents a new program this fall: Sounds of the South . In this ninth project, YOIK delves into the vocal richness of the Southern Hemisphere. The audience is taken on a musical journey through South America, Africa, Indonesia, and Oceania – music full of rhythm, spirituality, and energy.
Musical discovery tourThe selected works are deeply rooted in rituals and traditions in which song has a unifying power: between people, with nature, and with the past. From South African harmonies to Brazilian folk music, from Indonesian mysticism to sounds from Australia – and each time, the central question is: What can we learn from these cultures? How do we sing with respect and wonder, without appropriating?
Highlights from the programThe program contains a rich mix of styles and stories, including:
- Hanacpachap Cussicuinin (Peru, 1631)
The oldest multi-part choral work in an indigenous South American language—Quechua. A hymn of praise that blends Spanish polyphony and Inca spirituality. - Past Life Melodies (Australia)
A hypnotic soundscape with overtone singing that evokes ancient memories. A world-famous piece in choral music, inspired by Aboriginal traditions. - Baba Yetu (South Africa)
The famous Our Father in Swahili, known from the game Civilization IV. Rhythmic, monumental, and a dazzling finale to the program.
Power and inspirationUnder the direction of conductor Raoul Boesten, chamber choir YOIK presents a program that emphasizes diversity, rhythm, and spirituality. Boesten: “Singing is the mirror to the soul, the gateway to religion, the path to yourself.”
Sounds of the South promises a concert where music blurs boundaries and voices converge. The audience is invited to be carried away by rhythms, melodies, and stories that surprise and deepen.
Concert dates
- The Hague – November 2, 2025, 3:15 PM (German Church)
- The Hague – November 8, 2025, 8:15 PM (Ichthus Church)
Maps & information
Tickets are available via www.yoik.nl .
About YOIKChamber choir YOIK is an ambitious choir from The Hague for young singers. Since its founding in 2017, YOIK has made a name for itself with innovative projects that combine quality, thematic depth, and conviviality.
Photos Chamber Choir YOIK, by Joop Reijngoud