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Madosini's music is characterized by a harmonic structure that revolves around only two basic chords. This reflects the idiomatic nature of traditional Xhosa music and the way indigenous instruments like the uhadi (gourd bow) and umrhubhe (mouth bow) are played. In performances, these instruments produce two main pitches: an open string serving ...
Xhosa music is characteristically expressive and communicative which includes rhythmical expression of words and sounds. It also includes physical movement employed when clapping, dancing or playing a musical instrument. Different Xhosa chiefdoms share similar musical concepts. [1] [2]
Here she was exposed to the original sounds of Xhosa traditional melodies, and was introduced to the Uhadi, a traditional Xhosa one-string harp. Over the two weeks, Madosini imparted cultural wisdom, explaining the philosophies inherent in the creation of Xhosa music, respect for others and self, recognizing the spiritual realm as the true ...
Mantombi Matotiyana is a renowned South African musician, composer, and master of traditional Xhosa instruments, umrhubhe musical bow (mouth-resonated bow), uhadi (gourd-resonated bow), and isitolotolo . Her music is deeply connected to the Xhosa musical traditions, and her performances have made her a significant figure in South African ...
These beetles are believed by the Xhosa to bring good luck and rain. The song is known world-wide thanks to the interpretation of South African singer Miriam Makeba (herself a Xhosa). In her discography the song appears in several versions, both with the title Qongqothwane and as The Click Song.
The music was used for an adaptation of the hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" by Isaac Watts in the Mennonite Hymnal: A Worship Book. [12] In Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars trilogy there is a city called Senzeni Na (founded by the Japanese). Part 7 of the book is also titled "Senzeni Na." [13]
Zahara's music is classified loosely as "Afro-soul" and she sang in her native language, Xhosa, as well as in English. [11] Her music has been described as a mixture of styles popularized by Tracy Chapman and India Arie. [12] Zahara started her career busking on the streets of East London. She was signed to the label TS Records by TK Nciza. [13]
"Indodana" is a traditional isiXhosa song which has been arranged for choral performance by South African composers Michael Barrett and Ralf Schmitt. [1] [2] [3] The lyrics, translated into English, are: "The Lord has taken his son who lived amongst us / The Son of the Lord God was crucified / Father Jehovah".