'Samandenga' or 'Samanyemba' frequently occurs in S.Rhodesian songs. In this case Samandenga is a fine dancer, but in many other songs, his name indicates that there has been some deceit or falsehood spread abroad and may be associated with a lament. Who the original Samandenga may have been is not known. The singer relates his experiences, not necessarily related to each other. He mentions the women pounding grain accompanied by his Mbira. "Petros Mukumba has gone because he was despised. They agreed with me, but I did not reply." And so on. Self-delectative song with Mbira dza waNdau with 3 manuals and bell
ln Southern Somalia, in the immediate hinterland of the Juba River, there were several villages set...
The Shangara dance has enjoyed many years of popularity amongst the younger generation. Its pronunci...
This tune, an adaptation of a South American type of rumba, is perhaps the most popular of all town ...
It is significant that an Ndau man from the South East of Southern Rhodesian on hearing these songs ...
"We should eat together, but that does not mean we should share the same woman." The leader was dres...
A cheerful little melody for Shangara which is a popular step dance in the Southern part of Southern...
The story of an elephant who was given a child to liik after. "I have brought up so many children, t...
"We went along the Nairobi road, looking for water but we found none. So we returned with empty gour...
"Everyone despises me because I make love to ugly women." The leader was dressed up in his dancing k...
It is significant that an Ndau man from the South East of Southern Rhodesian on hearing these songs ...
"You have neglected me Abudali, give me a blanket to cover myself." The name Abudali appears to be a...
It is significant that an Ndau man from the South East of Southern Rhodesian on hearing these songs ...
La Kadandio is the only one of mysterious Munanese folksong. It cannot be changed by anyone and any ...
The country of Mangulu, the land of the Angulu or Lomwe is to the South East of Nyasaland. The song ...
This was probably composed long ago when the people of Mzilikazi were being driven out of the Transv...
ln Southern Somalia, in the immediate hinterland of the Juba River, there were several villages set...
The Shangara dance has enjoyed many years of popularity amongst the younger generation. Its pronunci...
This tune, an adaptation of a South American type of rumba, is perhaps the most popular of all town ...
It is significant that an Ndau man from the South East of Southern Rhodesian on hearing these songs ...
"We should eat together, but that does not mean we should share the same woman." The leader was dres...
A cheerful little melody for Shangara which is a popular step dance in the Southern part of Southern...
The story of an elephant who was given a child to liik after. "I have brought up so many children, t...
"We went along the Nairobi road, looking for water but we found none. So we returned with empty gour...
"Everyone despises me because I make love to ugly women." The leader was dressed up in his dancing k...
It is significant that an Ndau man from the South East of Southern Rhodesian on hearing these songs ...
"You have neglected me Abudali, give me a blanket to cover myself." The name Abudali appears to be a...
It is significant that an Ndau man from the South East of Southern Rhodesian on hearing these songs ...
La Kadandio is the only one of mysterious Munanese folksong. It cannot be changed by anyone and any ...
The country of Mangulu, the land of the Angulu or Lomwe is to the South East of Nyasaland. The song ...
This was probably composed long ago when the people of Mzilikazi were being driven out of the Transv...
ln Southern Somalia, in the immediate hinterland of the Juba River, there were several villages set...
The Shangara dance has enjoyed many years of popularity amongst the younger generation. Its pronunci...
This tune, an adaptation of a South American type of rumba, is perhaps the most popular of all town ...