African A Capella Singing
Singing without accompaniment. Religious- Jewish and Catholic mass. MBUBE: - (Zulu meaning Lion) Goes back to when Zulu men worked in the mines and they formed Mbube choirs to help reinforce the identity. - South African - Loud and powerful - High ptched vocals and 4 part harmonies in the bass line - Homophonic or polyphonic ISICATHAMIYA: - Means "tip-toe" - Much softer and gentle - All male groups - Focases on blending their voices and harmonies - Uses 4 part harmonies and Call and Response - Dance moves - stamps and tip-toeing to keep the singers in time. LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO: An all male choir from South Africa who sing Mbube and Isicathamiya music. The choir was formed by Joseph Shabalala in the 1960's.
- Created by: Kate Major
- Created on: 28-05-13 18:21
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