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South African Music
Siyahamba is a popular South African hymn. It means “We are Marching” in isiZulu. Why not learn this as a class?
Siyahamba ekukhanyeni kwenkos
[ekukhanyeni kwenkos]
Siyahamba, hamba
We are marching in the light of God
[in the light of God]
We are marching, marching
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2. South African Music
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Jan Pierewiet is a popular South African song, sung in Afrikaans. Children sing the song as part of a barn dance. Why not learn the song and dance as a class?
In pairs, the children link arms and go around in a circle. Then they link the other arms and go around in the opposite direction. The boy bows to the girl, then the girl curtsies to the boy and gestures to “the coffee can”.
Jan Pierewiet, Jan Pierewiet,
Jan Pierewiet staan stil
Goeie môre, my vrou
Hier’s ‘n soentjie vir jou
Goeie môre, my man
Daar is koffie in die kan.
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Jan Pierewiet, Jan Pierewiet,
Jan Pierewiet stand still
Good morning, my wife
Here’s a kiss for your life.
Good morning, my man
There is coffee in the can.

3. South African Music Walking Through Africa
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South African Music
Traditionally, Zulu children would chant this song when learning to hunt. Why not try singing this as a class? You could create a beat using drums or bongos. It is a great way to learn the isiZulu names for animals.
Walking Through Africa
Walking through Africa, what do I see? I can see inyoka looking at me. Walking through Africa, what do I see? I can see ufudu looking at me. Walking through Africa, what do I see? I can see indlovu looking at me. Walking through Africa, what do I see? I can see ikhozi looking at me.
Walking through Africa, what do I see?
I can see inyathi looking at me.
I can see mbube looking at me.
inyoka (een-yoh-gkah) –snake ufudu (oo-foo-doo) – tortoise indlovu (een-dlho-voo) – elephant ikhozi (ee-kho-zee) – eagle
inyathi (een-ya-thi) – buffalo
mbube (em-boo-bay) – lion

4. A strategic health initiative from Project HOPE UK
South African Music
Drums and drumming form an important part of African music. Why not make your own Ndebele inspired South African drum?
You will need:
A tin can or coffee container
A balloon
Elastic bands
Paper
Pencil, paints and brushes
Scissors
Tape measure or ruler
PVC glue
1. With your tape measure, measure the height and diameter of your can. Cut the paper to this size to form a label which will completely encircle the can. Using a pencil, mark out your Ndebele inspired design on the paper. Remember, the Ndebele like to include bright colours, geometric shapes and symmetry in their designs.
Fill in the shapes with colourful paint. Go over the outlines with thick black plant to make the colours stand out. Leave to dry.

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South African Music
2. Take the balloon and cut off the end. Split the balloon and stretch it across the top of the coffee container or tin can. Secure the balloon in place with a rubber band and trim off the excess. This is important so that the decorated label sticks closely to the side of the can.
3. Apply a layer of PVC glue all around the tin. Carefully press the painted paper around the can, making sure it is completely covered. Allow to dry.