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Pages in category "Music of Botswana" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Musicians and music groups from Botswana This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
" Fatshe leno la rona" (pronounced [ˈfat͡sʰɪ ˈlɛnʊ la ˈrʊna]; "Blessed Be This Noble Land" [1] [2]) is the national anthem of Botswana. The music was composed by Kgalemang Tumediso Motsete, who also authored the song's Setswana lyrics. [3] It was adopted when the country became independent in 1966.
The development of rock music's popularity in Botswana has been gradual. [26] The music has begun to gain momentum, partly due to mainstream media such as MTV, Channel O and the internet. The native Batswana have demonstrated an appreciation for this genre, and since 2000 many new bands have been formed; most play locally, but a few have toured ...
Motswako is a subgenre of hip hop originating from South Africa additionally prominently popularized in Botswana. Mafikeng, the genre's origin point, is located close to the border of Botswana, where Setswana (Tswana) is predominantly spoken similar to Mafikeng. Motswako blends rap lyrics in local languages like Setswana with English over a ...
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:
Sephiri se dule is a tswana song by Franco meaning "the secret is out". He created this song more specially to pass a message to his fans that no matter what one does it won't stay in the dark forever, the song was created especially for those people who do bad deeds to inform them that it won't stay a secret forever; one day it will be visible to others about who you are.
Tsutsube [pronunciation?] is a traditional dance and accompanying music [1] in Botswana which is practiced by Basarwa or San people. [2] Tsutsube is performed in four ritualistic categories or stages which are the first kill, puberty, marriage and trance.