MATIMBA YA VUYIMBELERI

"Those who gather to sing together, generate harmony, cooperation, mutual service and peace."

12. MABARHULE

Praise to the legendary Big Footed Fellow and exhortation for him to acquit himself with pride: another Khosa Clan praise song

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ABOUT 'MATIMBA YA VUYIMBELERI'

THE POWER OF MUSIC & SINGING

BY DR SHALATI JOSEPH KHOSA (SJ)

Capturing the musical talent of a composer as prodigious as SJ Khosa in a few paragraphs is well-nigh impossible. The title song of this album, however, comes close to giving us a sense of SJ’s thoughts about what music can accomplish. The song also enables us to peep into what inspired his life’s mission: composing over 850 songs covering as broad a thematic spectrum as life itself.

In the middle of the song he proclaims in a masterly fashion that “those who gather to sing together, generate harmony, cooperation, mutual service, peace”. As he builds towards the grand finale, he proclaims emphatically that “in the absence of harmonious music there is discord and pandemonium, hatred, evil and mutual annihilation ...; but the power of singing triumphs over all evil.”

The album is a mosaic of compositions premised on varied themes:

Profound Patriotism: Africa-Dzonga (Our South Africa), Vun’we (National Unity)
African Hospitality: Chunchani Mndzhwalo (Untie your Luggage and Relax), Mi ya va Rungula (Extend our Warm Regards), Famban’ Kahle. (Fare Thee Well / Bon Voyage)
Culture & Tradition: Dzundze ra Ndabezitha (Ploughing and Planting the Royal Field), Giyani
(Rejoice)
Motivation & Inspiration: Mintirho ya Vulavula (Deeds Speak), Ntwanano (Harmony), If You Work Hard
History of African Heroism: Magigwana wa ka Khosa and Mabarhule are both legendary heroes of the Khosa Clan that SJ waxes lyrical about.
Philosophical Advice: Listening to the Birds (On the Therapeutic Effect of Solitude), Moon of the Night (Reflection on the Vicissitudes of Life), Matsalwa (The Power of the Written Word).
Religion: Yehovha i Murisi wa Mina (The Lord is My Shepherd), Xikhongelo Xa Hosi (The Lord’s Prayer)

The songs are performed by the award winning University of Limpopo Choristers with Dipila as a guest choir, lead by Thabe Matsebatlela. This University is one of SJ Khosa’s alma maters. Legend has it that upon arrival in the early 1960’s he was elected deputy conductor of the University of the North Choir (now the ULC), deputising the legendary Professor Lekhele. In no time the duo were adjudicating together throughout the then Northern Transvaal (now Limpopo Province).

Accompanying the choir is the renowned KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Lyk Temmingh, with musical arrangements by Mark Cheyne. The voices are angelic, the orchestra divine, the combination heavenly. Savour the performance!

Dr Reuel J Khoza
Brothers in Music, Brothers by Choice, Choice Brothers!

THE UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO

Situated at the heart of Mankweng, 30km East of Polokwane City, the University of Limpopo gave birth to the UL Choristers in the early 90’s. The “UL Choristers Family” as affectionately known, is built on three pillars: love for choral music, love for one another and a great sense of professional musicianship. In the words of our Mozart, SJ Khosa, “music keeps us united and strengthens us. Music allows us to serve one another, to serve our community, and to serve humanity far and beyond.”

Conductor: Thabe Matsebatlela

Sopranos: Maria Hlongwane, Nancy Kgomo, Makoena Komape, Koena Lebogo, Portia Malapane, Mishelle Masemola, Slindakuhle Mnisi, Leah Moaga, Tina Mokgaphane, Kholofelo Mokoatedi, Promise Pessana, Thando Sechabe, Joy Sefara, Mixo Sibiya, Jabulile Sithole, Lwazi Thwala, Regaugetjwe Sello, Matshidiso Makwela, Mamma Mogano.

Altos: Nkhululeko Chake, Christa, Chotedi, Makoma Chueu, Nicole Diale, Tshegofatso Lepelle, Lutendo Maguba, Sarah Makgoba, Hazel Makhura, Phomelelo Mantsie, Lethabo Masha, Mapula Modika, Kholofelo Mokwena, Neo Motiang, Aza Ngcwabe, Karabo Phalama, Mahlodi Thethe, Paulina Monigni, Mollale Bopape, Primrose Mathabatha, Dineo Rammutla.

Tenors: Ekundayo Ayeku, Tinyiko Bevula, Puleng Fisha, David Kgomo, Tebele Letsoalo, Frank Mabanna, Tlou Mabukela, Fortune Mahlo, Emmanuel Masinamela, Sandile Mathebula, Dennis Mathelele, Abram Mogawo, Lonny Mokoena, Mahlatse Motlatla, Johannes Rakgotho, Kagiso Ramalepe, Samuel Sehlapelo, Norman Sekgobela, Mahlatse Thema, Ripfumelo Mashele, Frank Tshehla, Jimmy Khumalo

Basses: Ron Legodi, Donald Machaka, Maepa Machaka, Thapelo Mantsho, Holeng Masemola, Elvis Mkhari, Mzwandile Mokgama, Frans Mokgola, Raphael Mokonyama, Mashotha Makwela, Ted Morepye, Sello Ndebele, Thabo Sekonya, Vhutshilo Tshivalo.

Chairperson: Paulina Moningi. General Secretary: Neo Motiang. Treasurer: Mahlatse Motlatla.

PRO: Tinyiko Bevula

KWAZULU-NATAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra is a pro- fessional orchestra of 70 fulltime musicians from more than twenty countries around the world. It en- joys a reputation for innovative excellence among South African orchestras and has proved to be a for- midable resource countrywide.

www.kznphil.org.za

Conductor: Lyk Temmingh

Concert Master: Joanna Frankel. Violin I (Assoc. Concert Master): Violeta Osorhean. Violin I
(Principal): Beatris Lauenburg. Violin I: Emi Fukuda, Geza Kayser, Elena Kerimova, Mihail Mihaylov, Roberto Palma, Ievgen Pronenko, Lidia Sanacori. Violin II (Principal): Petya Koleva. Violin II: Jane Baillie, Regomodicoe Molosioa, Patrick Motsa, Natalie Pronenko, Thomas Steinhausen. Viola (Principal): David Snaith. Viola: Laura Blazyte, Annamaria D’andrea, Todor Hadgiev, Nassie Hadzhieva, Marco Mazzi, Tshegofatso Mokobe. Cello (Principal): Boris Kerimov. Cello: Fiona Grayer, Ralitsa Pechoux, Alejandro Pradenas, Marguerite Spies. Double Bass (Principal): Simon Milliken. Double Bass: Andreas Kappen, Yuri Litvinenko. Flute (Principal): Sabine Baird. Flute: Lisa Thom. Oboe (Principal): Nuria Cabezas Castano. Oboe: Stella Martin. Clarinet (Principal): Annelize de Villiers. Clarinet: Kirsten Sayers. Bassoon (Principal): Lubomir Minkov. Bassoon: Anele Mnguni. French Horn (Principal): Sorin Osorhean. French Horn: Neil Smit, Alice Thom, Marian van Duyker. Trumpet (Principal): Michel Schneuwly | Trumpet: Jonas Brolin, Cathy Peacock. Trombone (Principal): Andrea Baloco. Trombone: Duncan Wooldridge. Bass Trombone (Principal): Jonathan Hooper. Tuba: George Foster. Timpani (Principal): Stephane Pechoux. Percussion: Thando Nkangana, Joshua Kim. Harp (Principal): Linor Steinhausen. Drum Kit: Bruce Baker. Piano: Mark Cheyne

Orchestra Manager: John Walton. Chief Executive & Artistic Director: Bongani Tembe

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Executive Producer: Dr Reuel J Khoza
Producer & Musical Arrangements: Mark Cheyne
Recording Engineer - KZNPO: Richard Mitchell
Recording Engineer - ULC: Evert De Munnik
Mixed by Mark Cheyne
Mastered by Rogan Kelsey
Album Artwork by Marc Barnard for Red Flag Design

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MATIMBA YA VUYIMBELERI

12. MABARHULE