Episodes

  • 6. Madosini

    6. Madosini
    Jun 9 2021
    Madosini. Ma Dosini. The mother of the Dosini clan is also the mother of an art form. The most talented and most important traditional bow player in the world. A vital force in African music. Meet her - hear her - here. www.ru.ac.za
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    24 mins
  • 5. Patricia Opondo

    5. Patricia Opondo
    Jun 2 2021
    While all our activists are teachers to some extent, Dr Patricia Opondo has dedicated her life to creating the next generation of performers ... and teachers. Hear her story ... and the results of her work.
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    22 mins
  • 4. Andrew Tracey

    4. Andrew Tracey
    May 26 2021
    Performer, researcher, teacher, archivist, campaigner, inspiration. Few people have done more to document, promote and champion traditional African music and musicians than Professor Andrew Tracey. This is his remarkable story.
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    32 mins
  • 3. Venancio Mbande Junior

    3. Venancio Mbande Junior
    May 19 2021
    Timbila is recognised by Unesco as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It is Mozambique's national instrument but, without the passion and dedication of one family, it would almost certainly have disappeared. Meet Vanancia Mbande Junior, a brilliant musician who is also doing all he can to keep this extraordinary music alive for future generations.
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    24 mins
  • 2. Dizu Plaatjies

    2. Dizu Plaatjies
    May 19 2021
    From learning the uhadi bow at his mother's knee to becoming an international superstar to being the first black professor of music at the University of Cape Town, Dizu Plaatjies has never stopped believing one thing - without its music, Africa would be lost.
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    32 mins
  • 1. Welcome to African Music Activists

    1. Welcome to African Music Activists
    May 12 2021
    Before we introduce you to some of Southern Africa's most talented and influential musicians, here's a bit more information on what this series is all about. International Library of African Music
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    1 min