A mini thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Degree Master of Music (Performance) in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 1997. / In this study my intention it to look and explore the history and development of
mbhaqanga music. Mbhaqanga music will be examined from several perspectives.
Firstly, the historical aspect and its development 'would be scrutinized. An attempt
would be made to discover internal musical components which combine to produce
the sound that is recognized as mbhaqanga. This tradition would be examined in its
social, political and cultural context.
Several people have contributed to the birth of mbhaqanga music. It would be vital
to look at the role of musicians, influence of other musical styles, other influences
(political, social, economical, ete), dynamics, characteristic, nature and performance
of this style. Umbhaqanga music is one of the African popular musical style that is
said to have emerged during the 1940's and evolved in various forms. In addition to
this style other styles include isicathamiya, maskanda music and other mushrooming
styles. This.study intends to examine the changes which have occurred in this tradition. In
the African society music is lillked to social and community life. Changes that have
occurred in the life pattern of African society manifest in music. Mbhaqanga music
as part of the African tradition has undergone some changes. These changes were
often caused and influenced by the circumstances of the time. The purpose of this
study is: 1. To examine some performance principles and techniques involved in the
creation and presentation of mbhaqanga music.
2. To outline the socio-cultural changes that has affected this music.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uzulu/oai:uzspace.unizulu.ac.za:10530/880 |
| Date | January 1997 |
| Creators | Ntaka, Mfundo Goodwill |
| Contributors | Xulu, M.K. |
| Publisher | University of Zululand |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | application/pdf |
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