AmaHlubi
(The Hlubi's told us)
( AmaHlubi ayasitshela. )
Arr.: Smit, Alna (born in 19..) [ South Africa ]
Edition
Published by
Africa Music and Choral Trust
[South Africa]
, 2001
; in Choral Music from South Africa Volume 1
(79 p.)
Number of pages :
3
Editor or author of the restitution:
Human, René Irené
Type of material:
Choral score with piano for rehearsal only ; Solfa notation included
Copyright :
2001
ISMN/ISBN :
0620277327
Description
Text in:
Zulu
Epoque:
20th century
Genre-Style-Form:
Traditional ; War song ; Secular
Mood of the piece:
energetic ; rhythmic ; lively
Type of Choir:
SSA (3 equal voices )
Instrumentation:
Percussion
Instruments:
Handclapping
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
2
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
C
Tonality:
G major
Duration:
1.5 min.
Origin:
South Africa
Source of text:
The Hlubi tribe originated from the Zulu tribe. This apparently is a war song of the Hlubi tribe.
Comment(s):
Video with dance movements available at the publisher!A strong rhythmic undertone characterizes this setting. The sections marked mp must be performed with a feeling of tenderness, in contrast with the rest of the song.
