Isicathamiya (with c to pronounce as a dental click ) is a style of singing a cappella , from Zulus of South Africa .
Origin
The word itself is not a literal translation and is derived from the verb-cathama Zulu, which means walking slowly, carefully and trample. The isicathamiya differs from another older style a cappella Zulu, Mbube, meaning "lion." name change marks a shift in the style of music: traditional The music is described as Mbube sung loud and powerful, while isicathamiya focuses more on a harmonious blend of voices. The name also refers to the movements and choreography on the toes of the dance style of such singers.
The South African groups like Ladysmith Black Mambazo represents the style. The choirs are traditionally isicathamiya all male. Its roots date back to early 20th century, when many men have left their country to seek work in cities. When these cottages have been urbanized, this style has been overlooked for much of the 20th century. Technically , Isicathamiya is also characterized by the number of low, ranging from two to six bass for "Mambazo".
Today's contest at isicathamiya Johannesburg and Durban take place Saturday night, with up to 30 choirs competing for 20h at 8am the next morning.
Worldwide recognition
The Western breakthrough for this style was the album Paul Simon's Graceland, or for example on the track Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes Paul Simon has been supported by the singing of Ladysmith Black Mambazo . The group has since enjoyed great popularity and recognition, Homeless with songs like, Hello My Baby titles or Bob Dylan Knockin 'on Heaven's Door, or the anthem of the Rugby World Cup, and Mbube (a song composed in 1939 by Zulu workers Solomon Linda - the song with added lyrics, is also known as the lion sleeps tonight ), the latter having given its name, gender Mbube meaning lion in Zulu. The members of "Mambazo" have converted to Christianity and frequently reminded of the close relationship between isicathamiya and Gospel in songs like Amazing Grace and various Zulu hymns. "Mambazo" is the first group "A cappella" South Africa has world recognition; all other famous South African musicians play music with instruments, but some groups like Mahotella Queens , singing with an electric guitar of " Mbaqanga " sing from time to time without instrumental backing.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Mbube Wimoweh
Solomon Linda And The Evening: The original
Mbube in 1939!
There was still no word
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