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Mangwane Mpulele is a traditional song in the Sotho language.In South Africa it has been performed by Tsidii Le Loka, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Judith Sephuma, Carike Keuzenkamp and the Soweto String Quartet.
Tswana people classify their vocal music as 'dipina' (songs) according to their function within various social institutions for instance, music produced during initiation ceremonies is known as 'moamo'. The performance of much of the Tswana traditional music is related to the agricultural season of the year. The seasons are as follows:
Most frequently heard on the radio are various sub-Saharan AfroPop styles, Sotho Hip-hop, RnB, Deep house, Soulful House, Dancehall, Jazz, kwaito, and reggae. While South African music is generally enjoyed in Lesotho, there is a tremendous following for famo (contemporary Sesotho music, which features the accordion and oil can drum) such as ...
Wedding season is officially underway. Whether you're a bride, groom or just inspired by feel-good wedding songs, you've come to the right place to discover which tunes top the list for nuptials ...
It is believed that the Sotho may have adopted the mokorotlo through exposure to these hats. [6] [better source needed] The mokorotlo was likely adopted in the early 20th century, when chiefs began to wear the hat and began singing a song also known as the ‘Mokorotlo’ to garner support at village “Pitso”, which is a gathering. [7]
The Sotho-Tswana ethnic group derives its name from the people who belong to the various Sotho and Tswana clans that live in southern Africa. Historically, all members of the group were referred to as Sothos; the name is now exclusively applied to speakers of Southern Sotho who live mainly in Lesotho and the Free State province in South Africa, while Northern Sotho is reserved for Sotho ...
There is a strong link between Sotho music and Sotho poetry. A Sesotho praise poet characteristically uses assonance and alliteration. Eloquence or ‘bokheleke’ is highly valued in the sotho culture and people who possess this skill are respected. The praise poetry (dithoko) is not a musical form but, it is incorporated in most Sesotho songs ...
Mosotho Chakela rose to prominence with his first album named Motsamai le Chakela no.1.The album was released in 1999 by the Shear Record Company, and it sold enough copies to achieve platinum status.