National Anthems

I think that the recording of our anthem is terrible, you`d think that as the host country we could find a much better version. I rather like the German, Russian, Italian and American ones, oh, and the French anthem as well.

I like the Marseillaise although it's a bit bloodthirsty. I sing along with the Kenyan anthem which was composed for independence by an expat musician, but with an African flavour. We used to sing it at school on a Friday morning and raise the flag. I can (she boasts) sing it in either Swahili or English. But the one that really raises the hairs on the back of my neck is the South African Anthem - Nkosi sikelel iAfrika.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXKur2FAN7g

I don't know many tbh.

I know our dirge, the French, the South African and the USA. Gosh how embarrassing. I'm ashamed of myself.

Nkosi Sikeleli was one of the songs that I had the great privilege of conducting over 200 people singing in the Three Choirs festival a couple of weeks ago - what an inspiring piece it truly is!

The Hungarian National Anthem sounds like something we would play on Rememberance Sunday. I'm happy to say I haven't heard many anthems because they keep playing ours

Nice one, merlot !
I do agree about the S.A. anthem it is amazing and must have sounded incredible in Hereford Cathedral!

Do you remember the film 'Cry Freedom' which I think was when I first heard Nkosi Skikel iAfrika? It blew me away then and it still does.

Jambo, habari yaku Annobel?

Mzuri sana, asante, nanaej

You have a history in East Africa too?

Remember learning/singing 'Oh Canada' in primary school.That was a rousing truly national anthem. some others but that is the one that sticks in my mind.