NDR Music Stories

NDR Music Stories http://ndr.org.za National Digital Repository Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:33:28 +0200 http://2lmn.co.za/work/harvest?apples en-za Copyright (c) 2013 NDR FedeFokol: KARAMO http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/382 Yvonne Mokoena Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:13:00 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/382 karamo katlehong rappers movement ccp records sa hip hop sa rap fedefokol vernacular The uncrowned godfathers of Kasi Rap, we speak to Rocco about Katlehong Rappers Movement (KARAMO) .That pioneered rapping in verncular in the early 90's way before it became fashionable The uncrowned godfathers of Kasi Rap, we speak to Rocco about Katlehong Rappers Movement (KARAMO) .That pioneered rapping in verncular in the early 90's way before it became fashionable

]]> Fedefokol: 2Black2Strong http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/381 Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:32:49 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/381 kalashnikov king p 2black2strong katlehong rap south africa 2Black2strong may not be as popular as Prophets of the City, Black Noise or Ammunition but they were the contemporaries of these pioneers of SA rap. We speak to Kalashnikov aka Mfundisi Ntshebe whose mother named him Philane Mabanga. 2Black2strong may not be as popular as Prophets of the City, Black Noise or Ammunition but they were the contemporaries of these pioneers of SA rap. We speak to Kalashnikov aka Mfundisi Ntshebe whose mother named him Philane Mabanga.

]]> FedeFokol: Prophets of the City http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/380 Yvonne Mokoena Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:46:30 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/380 ready d prophets of the city hip hop south africa boom bap ishmael mo molemi cape town lance stehr ghetto ruff Over 25 years ago ,Prophets of the City (POC) was born in Cape Town, we take a look at their history and legacy of their music and its contribution to SA hip hop.We also feature a video interview with Ready D who takes us through his experience of POC Over 25 years ago ,Prophets of the City (POC) was born in Cape Town, we take a look at their history and legacy of their music and its contribution to SA hip hop.We also feature a video interview with Ready D who takes us through his experience of POC

]]> Venda Traditional Music http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/199 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:35:50 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/199 u renda u amba guitar music katara  The Katara, which is also known as Acoustic Guitar is very popular in South Africa.From the jamming beats of the maskandi musicians in the KwaZulu - Natal area to  the northern parts of the country in Limpopo.The guitar is played with strong regional and ethnic flavour in Venda it has a strong Venda flavour we find out more. The Katara, which is also known as Acoustic Guitar is very popular in South Africa.From the jamming beats of the maskandi musicians in the KwaZulu - Natal area to the northern parts of the country in Limpopo.The guitar is played with strong regional and ethnic flavour in Venda it has a strong Venda flavour we find out more.

]]> U Fasha khove http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/197 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:32:54 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/197 fasha khove thohoyandou nandoni fishing luvuvhu river Nandoni is very well known man made dam in venda ,ita tourist destination,a place for family to rest a venue for weddings and its also sacred for some traditional customs are held there.One of the popular past times there is fishing,we found out more about this past time from Mr. Justice Netshingoma Nandoni is very well known man made dam in venda ,ita tourist destination,a place for family to rest a venue for weddings and its also sacred for some traditional customs are held there.One of the popular past times there is fishing,we found out more about this past time from Mr. Justice Netshingoma

]]> Reggae Music http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/196 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:30:59 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/196 khakathi tshisikule music xitsonga tshivenda Khakhathi Tshisikule is a well known Venda reggae artist who is sings in Tshivenda,XiTsonga and also in English. Khakhathi means (trouble) and Tshisikule means (which is not far). Most people like his music because of his powerful message. We find out more about his music Khakhathi Tshisikule is a well known Venda reggae artist who is sings in Tshivenda,XiTsonga and also in English. Khakhathi means (trouble) and Tshisikule means (which is not far). Most people like his music because of his powerful message. We find out more about his music

]]> IsiXhosa dance http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/191 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:23:55 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/191 xhosa dance We follow Mrs.Yandiswa and her friends as they show us some IsiXhosa dance moves We follow Mrs.Yandiswa and her friends as they show us some IsiXhosa dance moves

]]> Basotho dance http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/188 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:18:09 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/188 mokorotlo mohobelo mokhibo lekoko thome We find out more about the cultural of the Basotho people in South Africa We find out more about the cultural of the Basotho people in South Africa

]]> Setswana dance http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/184 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:11:55 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/184 batswana botswana dance Traditional dance has become quite popular of late and many festivals are springing up celebrating this. We find out more about the traditional dance of the Batswana of South Africa Traditional dance has become quite popular of late and many festivals are springing up celebrating this. We find out more about the traditional dance of the Batswana of South Africa

]]> Tshele http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/160 Peter Buti Mopai Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:50:55 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/160 tshele balobedu malopo thokola water melon It is an instrument used by Malopo(ancestral dancers) when dancing and singing, it is made of solid round shell that has seeds inside and a stick to hold when shaking it. When you shake the stick, the seeds inside the shell move from side to side, therefore making enjoyable sounds that Malopo and Sangomas dances to. We follow are story of how Tshele is made, from it being picked from the ground as a water melon to how the melon is transformed into a musical instrument. The story reveals to us what is Tshele why is it so popular among the BoLebedu’s Malopo’s. It is an instrument used by Malopo(ancestral dancers) when dancing and singing, it is made of solid round shell that has seeds inside and a stick to hold when shaking it. When you shake the stick, the seeds inside the shell move from side to side, therefore making enjoyable sounds that Malopo and Sangomas dances to.

We follow are story of how Tshele is made, from it being picked from the ground as a water melon to how the melon is transformed into a musical instrument. The story reveals to us what is Tshele why is it so popular among the BoLebedu’s Malopo’s.

]]> Dende Music http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/147 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:06:29 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/147 dende venda music limpopo The VhaVenda people have been playing the Dende instrument since ancient times, we get to see how this instrument is created and played. The VhaVenda people have been playing the Dende instrument since ancient times, we get to see how this instrument is created and played.

]]> malende http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/139 Aluwani Mudau Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:24:58 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/139 malende dance courtship The Malende dance is used for entertainment purposes, and it’s one of the few traditional dances whereby males and females can all participate together.The dance is usually used as a means for people to gather and enjoy drinking the mahafhe beer and relaxing. The Malende dance is used for entertainment purposes, and it’s one of the few traditional dances whereby males and females can all participate together.The dance is usually used as a means for people to gather and enjoy drinking the mahafhe beer and relaxing.

]]> Xibelani Dance http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/132 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:33:07 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/132 xibelani xibelani dance xitsonga va tsonga This is about the ancient dance known as Xibelani,which is performed and crafted by theTsonga people,we find out more about this dance. This is about the ancient dance known as Xibelani,which is performed and crafted by theTsonga people,we find out more about this dance.

]]> Tshikona Dance http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/131 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:30:54 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/131 tshikona venda culture dance Tshikona Dance is traditionaly perfomed by males in the Venda culture.We find out more about the history of this dance. Tshikona Dance is traditionaly perfomed by males in the Venda culture.We find out more about the history of this dance.

]]> Makhwaya and Mchongolo Dance http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/130 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:28:25 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/130 xibelani makhwaya shangaan The Va Tsonga people,also known as Shangaan, reside in Limpopo province in the northern part of South Africa. Shangaans speak Xitsonga as their first language.  Makhwaya dance is their indigenous dance for shangaan men.We give you a highlight of this dance(s) The Va Tsonga people,also known as Shangaan, reside in Limpopo province in the northern part of South Africa. Shangaans speak Xitsonga as their first language. Makhwaya dance is their indigenous dance for shangaan men.We give you a highlight of this dance(s)

]]> Two Gun Man http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/113 Peter Buti Mopai Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:50:30 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/113 two gun man elijah mtsweni nomartha amandebele music nasi inyoka eskhwameni mpumalanlanga The story of Two Gun Man, a pioneer of AmaNdebele music is told through the eyes of a Rev Sovolo Elijah Mtsweni and NoMartha widow of Two Gun Man. Rev Sovolo Elijah Mtsweni will tells us of how he discovered Two Gun and fill us in about how they went about recording their first album. While MaNoMartha tells us about her experience of knowing Two Gun Man and sharing the stage with him as she was also the member of Two Gun Man band.     The story of Two Gun Man, a pioneer of AmaNdebele music is told through the eyes of a Rev Sovolo Elijah Mtsweni and NoMartha widow of Two Gun Man. Rev Sovolo Elijah Mtsweni will tells us of how he discovered Two Gun and fill us in about how they went about recording their first album. While MaNoMartha tells us about her experience of knowing Two Gun Man and sharing the stage with him as she was also the member of Two Gun Man band.

]]> Tshfhasi dance http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/105 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:38:32 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/105 tshifhasi mutukana khomba soutpanbnerg mountains The Tshifhasi dance is similar to Tshigombela dance but it is performed by young men (mutukana) and young unmarried girls (Khomba). It is a dance for entertainment and to show respect to the chief but mostly it's a dance used to show happiness. The Tshifhasi dance is similar to Tshigombela dance but it is performed by young men (mutukana) and young unmarried girls (Khomba). It is a dance for entertainment and to show respect to the chief but mostly it's a dance used to show happiness.

]]> Tshigombela dance http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/104 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:34:47 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/104 tshigombela mithavhela Tshigombela is a female dance usually performed by married women, but nowadays even girls can do this festive dance. Tshigombela is a female dance usually performed by married women, but nowadays even girls can do this festive dance.

]]> Bantwane dance http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/88 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:38:04 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/88 bantwane dance traditional dance bantwane people botswana The Bantwane people are of Botswana origin and are now prevalent in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Little is known about Bantwane people,they  are found in a tiny area in the north-eastern part of in Mpumalanga. This story is about how the Bantwane people still use their traditional musical instruments to produce quality music and show us how they dance. The Bantwane people are of Botswana origin and are now prevalent in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Little is known about Bantwane people,they are found in a tiny area in the north-eastern part of in Mpumalanga. This story is about how the Bantwane people still use their traditional musical instruments to produce quality music and show us how they dance.

]]> Bantwane music http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/87 Dakalo Ramungondo, Yvonne Mokoena Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:26:23 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/87 bantwane music stontolo morula wood mahahale segotla This story is about how the Bantwane people still use their traditional musical instruments to produce quality music just like their ancestors did before the days of colonization. This story is about how the Bantwane people still use their traditional musical instruments to produce quality music just like their ancestors did before the days of colonization.

]]> Youth of Independence http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/42 Makhosini Motha, Nosipho Sthembile Wed, 28 May 2008 15:06:27 +0200 http://ndr.org.za/music/stories/42 youth hip hop sophiatown culture Youth of Independence tells the story of what links todays youth culture ; Hip hop with the old school culture of Sophiatown era Marabi  culture. One would not necessarily think about the two having alot in common but Youth of Indepence show these two cultures share alot in common.Although superficially they seem to be very different. Youth of Independence tells the story of what links todays youth culture ; Hip hop with the old school culture of Sophiatown era Marabi culture. One would not necessarily think about the two having alot in common but Youth of Indepence show these two cultures share alot in common.Although superficially they seem to be very different.

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