David Rycroft South Africa Collection

Izibongo and izaga: Rycroft interview about the izibongo zikaHemuhemu.

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:17:04

  • Cultures

    Zulu

  • Shelf mark

    C811/111

  • Subjects

    Zulu folksongs and dance , praise poetry-Africa (Zulu) , izibongo

  • Recording date

    1964

  • Recording locations

    South Africa

  • Interviewers

    Rycroft, David, 1924-1997 (speaker, male)

  • Speakers

    unidentified (male)

  • Description

    Rycroft questions whether 'Hemuhemu' was the grandfather of the present chief (Mangosuthu Gatsha Buthelezi). The praiser announces that he will give the praises for his father Chief Langalakhe (maybe the praiser is Mangosuthu Buthelezi, although his voice sounds quite different).

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Izibongo and izaga: Rycroft interview about the izibongo zikaHemuhemu.

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