A cultural biography of Mantombi Matotiyana and Maxanjana Mangaliso : two contemporary African musicians

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:This study aims to present a cultural monograph of two contemporary South Africanmusicians, Mantombi Matotiyana and Maxanjana Mangaliso. Both musicians arehighly regarded and respected for their exceptional musical abilities within theircommunity and society, as well as abroad. This study furthermore wishes to make acontribution towards the establishment of 'experience-based' ethnomusicologicalfield research in South Africa.In keeping with these aims, the material, which has been assembled from personalinterviews with Matotiyana and Mangaliso, is in narrative. It is based on theirpersonal memories, recollections and perspectives, as well as their views about andattitudes towards their songs, all aspects of composition, instruments andperformance. The study therefore looks at the interaction between the lives and thesongs of Matotiyana and Mangaliso and relates it to their relevant experiences. Themusicological study of Matotiyana's songs further illuminates her particular style, aswell as her contribution to contemporary Xhosa bow songs in general, especiallywithin the broader context of Xhosa musical traditions.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University