South African Popular Music: Isicathamiya

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South African Popular Music: Isicathamiya

Two Sound Examples “Wimoweh” – The Weavers (est. 1948, with Pete Seeger) “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” – The Tokens (1961)

Isicathamiya (popular genre) A capella vocal style Groups consist of 8-9 male vocalists Developed by Zulu migrant workers in South Africa Zulu influence: overlapping antiphonal harmonies in distinct ranges; ostinato-based form; sounds from Zulu language Slow tempi Include choreographed stepping Means “walking softly”

Solomon Linda (1909-1962) Influenced by African-American popular musics; added to Zulu songs Composer of “Mbube” and originator of isicathamiya style in township slums Recorded Mbube with Gallo Records; sold 100,000+ by 1949 NOTE: ENGLISH COLONIZERS AND WHITE AFRIKAANERS IMPORTED AFRO-AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC, INCL. RAGTIME; STRUGGLE OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS WAS INSPIRATIONAL TO OPPRESSED ZULUS - Play “MBUBE”; READ NYT ARTICLE Solomon Linda and the Evening Birds

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960 as isicathamiya group Signed on with Gallo Records in 1972 Collaborated with Paul Simon in 1986 (“Graceland”) Name means the black/strongest axe from town of Ladysmith that will cut down all competitors

“Graceland” (1986) Paul Simon records 2 tracks with Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Became best selling album, launching Ladysmith’s international fame Controversy over collaboration during apartheid (UN cultural boycott of SA); on nature of collaboration SHOW MAKING OF HOMELESS CLIP