Izibongo zikashaka
(The traditional praises of King Shaka)
( Ndabezitha! )
... To my mother, "engancela kuye wonk'umculo wesiNtu" ...
Khumalo, James Steven Mzilikazi (1932-2021) [ South Africa ]
Edition
Published by
Mzilikazi Khumalo
[South Africa]
, 1996
Number of pages :
8
Type of material:
Full score
Copyright :
Khumalo, Mzilikazi & Msimang, Themba
Description
Text in:
Zulu
Epoque:
20th century
(1950-1999)
Genre-Style-Form:
Sacred ; Popular ; Prayer
Mood of the piece:
reverential ; rhythmic ; dancing
Type of Choir:
SATB (4 mixed voices )
Soloist(s):
STBa (3 soloist(s))
Instrumentation:
Symphony orchestra
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
4
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
D
Tonality:
D lydian
Duration:
4.5 min.
Origin:
Zululand
Musicological Sources:
SONY records CDCSL 8047(R), 1997
Data about the life of the work:
This song forms part of a much bigger epic cantata, which was first performed in toto in 1996 at the Johannesburg City Hall. It has also beeb recorded by Soweto Songsters and Bonisidumo Choristers for the NATION BUILDING Celebrating 10 Years in Music CD, 1998.
Comment(s):
This is possibly one of SOuth Africa's best Zulu choral composition to ever be penned and recorded. The most exciting section towards the end is in 'Ndlamu dance rhythm' which is very infectious!
LOCATION(s) in LIBRARIES that are member of MUSICA
Namur, Belgium
CAV&MA (Centre d'Art Vocal & de Musique Ancienne)
Tel.: +32 81 71 16 21. Email : bibliotheque@cavema.be
Consultable under :
CAV&MA/CIMC/F/KHU003551