Browsing History of music in South Africa by Title

Browsing History of music in South Africa by Title

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  • Luijt, J.; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1924-1939)
    10 articles constituting brief looks at the first 25 years of the Cape Town Orchestra (1914-1939), its role in Cape Town society and some of its performances.
  • Unknown; eridine.roux@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1945-01-19)
    The catalogue, published by the Johannesburg Public Library, is described as an important source for research even though it is incomplete.
  • Cillie, G.G.; De Villiers, Pieter Kuyper de Vos, 1874-1949; Herber, M.L.; Coetzee, J.V.; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1945)
    1. Die musiek van die Afrikaanse gesangboek / G.G. Cillie -- 2. Ons psalm- en gesangboek : hoe die musiek daarvan gekies is / J.V. Coetzee -- 3. Ons psalm- en gesangwysies / P.K. de Villiers -- 4. Die orrelis en ons ...
  • (Die Huisgenoot, 1935-09-20)
    Review of the Afrikaans eisteddfod held in Cape Town.
  • Luijt, J.; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1925)
    Description of the clock chimes in the tower of the Cape Town city hall, installed in commemoration of the First World War.
  • Burger, J.F.; eridine.roux@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1930-05-30)
    The author discusses the cultural proccess , materialism and spirituality.
  • eridine.roux@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1935-06-28)
    Short article reviewing the state of Afrikaans performing arts competitions
  • Liedboeke 
    Coetzee, Abel, 1906-; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Brandwag, 1939-11-03)
    Description of the tradition among young people to compile personalized song books, a tradition that had become extinct by the time this article was written. Includes examples of such songs.
  • Du Toit, S.J. (Die Huisgenoot, 1932-01-29)
    It is argued that the origins of the name of the city of Bloemfontein as well as the song called Vat jou goed en trek Ferreira cannot be determined with certainty.
  • Smuts, M.N.; eridine.roux@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1933-03-10)
    The author pleads for noursihment of the arts in school and society.
  • Luijt, J. (Die Huisgenoot, 1929-06-14)
    The article stresses the importance of music instruction in schools. Children must be taught to appreciate music in a manner suited to their age and development level.
  • Roodt-Coetzee, Kotie; Coetzee, Kosie Roodt- (Die Huisgenoot, 1941-10-24)
    The Boer POW's provided their own entertainment in the form of music and theatre.
  • Raman, Frans (Die Huisgenoot, 1933-09-08)
    Die skrywer besing in hierdie artikel suiwer woordmusiek. Hy beklemtoon die hunkering van die siel na skoonheid rondom hom. So word die siel tot musikaliteit gedwing. Volgens Raman hang die skepping van die musiek af van ...
  • Bon, Gerrit; Luijt, J.; Van Zyl, Jan; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Nuwe Brandwag, 1929-1930)
  • Fagan, Gideon (Die Huisgenoot, 1927-01-21)
    The author points out that Afrikaners lag behind English speakers in the practise and appreciation of music. He advocates the acquisition of both musical technique and a temperament for music appreciation.
  • Van den Bos, C.; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Die Brandwag, 1939-10-06)
    A review of the work "Musiek deur Johannes Joubert : O, boereplaas, Moederswiegeliedjie, Xosa-slaapliedjie, Poppedans, Feedans, Albumblad." Joubert's compositions are described as unpretentious and popular in the best sense ...
  • Joubert, Johannes, 1894-1958; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Brandwag, 1939)
    10 articles aimed at young readers chronicling the development of music through the ages
  • Van Oostrum, Omius, 1862-1948; eridine.roux@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1937-08-27)
    The author expresses dissatisfaction with some of the melodies of the psalms in the new Psalm Book, saying they are unsuited to the lyrics. The danger exists that they will fall into disuse and become forgotten.
  • Schoonees, Lukas Anthonie (Huisgenoot, 1944-07-28)
    De Villiers had a full life as an organist and composer especially involved with school and church.
  • Van den Bos, C.; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za; Roos, Gideon (Die Brandwag, 1940-05-03)
    Brief discussion of a choral work called Vryheid, composed by Theo Wendt. It includes the lyrics by Gideon Roos.