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Traditional folk songs are the most well known form of music to originate from Botswana, particularly those of the Tswana people. [6] Songs are performed by several vocalists and instrumentalists, who may harmonise with one another or stagger their notes to create momentum with interlocking sounds. [10]
Ngoma (Bantu, meaning dance, drum and event) [4] [5] is a traditional dance music that has been the most widespread music in Tanzania. [6] [7] Dansi is urban jazz or band music. [6] [8] Taarab is sung Kiswahili poetry accompanied by a band, typically string, in which audience is often, but not always, encouraged to dance and clap. [6]
Traditional Tswana communal music is characteristically largely pentatonic, of diversive symmetrical meter performed with much expression and rhythmic bodily movements. Traditional Tswana songs are either 'mainmane a segologolo' which is a 'folklore of great import' or the songs are contemporary, where they originate from a known composer ...
Setapa [pronunciation?] is a traditional music dance which originates from the Bangwaketse tribe of Kanye village and surrounding areas in Botswana, such as Sesung, Selokolela and Molapo wa Basadi villages. [1] Setapa traditional dance was started by Bangwaketse in the past and therefore it is regarded as the dance for the tribe.
Botswana 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 .
Tanzanian Ngoma group. Ngoma (also ng'oma or ing'oma) is a Bantu term with many connotations that encompasses music, dance, and instruments. [1] [2] In Tanzania ngoma also refers to events, both significant life-changing events such as the first menstruation, the birth or passing of a loved one, as well as momentary events such as celebrations, rituals, or competitions. [3]
In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, the use of music is not limited to entertainment: it serves a purpose to the local community and helps in the conduct of daily routines. Traditional African music supplies appropriate music and dance for work and for religious ceremonies of birth, naming, rites of passage, marriage and funerals. [1]
Dithubaruba is celebrated with various cultural activities ranging from traditional song and dance, poetry, contemporary music, drama, traditional food, and games. [1] The main dance is phathisi, categorized under "setapa", where both males and females of any age group dance. The dance involves females singing, clapping, and ululating, while ...