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Xhosa Songs of South Africa

Charles Hazlewood leads a workshop on the rich and varied musical tradition of the Xhosa people of the Western Cape. Dimpho di Kopane perform songs and talk about their unique musical heritage.

In the first of two programmes recorded in South Africa, Charles Hazlewood leads a workshop on the rich and varied musical tradition of the Xhosa people of the Western Cape. Performing the songs and talking to Charles about their unique musical heritage are members of the award winning music theatre company of which he is Music Director 鈥� Dimpho di Kopane.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 22 Oct 2005 14:00
主播大秀 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Iqhude [Song about the Kudu]

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Shoshaloza [The Train]

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Thongalam [Traditional celebration song]

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    'Click' medley: Igqira Lendela; Engxaxha; Yintoni na Kulomzi

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Uloliwe

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Make Thula [Throat song]

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Ndiva Umfana [Lament]

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Uyingwe [Male hunting song]

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Betella [The Owl]

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Emaway Tu Voolan [Praise song to Nelson Mandela]

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Sikhalela Iswe Lethu [Old unofficial South African anthem]

  • Dimpho di Kopane

    Iqhude [Song about the Kudu]

Broadcast

  • Sat 22 Oct 2005 14:00
    主播大秀 Radio 3