Browsing History of music in South Africa by Title

Browsing History of music in South Africa by Title

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  • 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.
  • Liedjie en 'n stad 
    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.
  • Meer kuns in die skool 
    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.
  • Musiek en die kleinspan 
    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.
  • Musiek en toneel in die krygsgevangenekampe 
    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.
  • Musiek in ons letterkunde 
    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 ...
  • Musiek in Suid-Afrika 
    Bon, Gerrit; Luijt, J.; Van Zyl, Jan; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Nuwe Brandwag, 1929-1930)
  • Musiek onder die Afrikaners 
    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.
  • Musiek van Johannes Joubert 
    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 ...
  • Musiek vir die jeug 
    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
  • Musikale wansmaak in ons kerke 
    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.
  • Musikus gehuldig 
    Schoonees, Lukas Anthonie (Huisgenoot, 1944-07-28)
    De Villiers had a full life as an organist and composer especially involved with school and church.
  • Nuwe Afrikaanse koorwerk 
    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.
  • Ons Afrikaanse psalmboek 
    Unknown; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1937)
    1. Ons Afrikaanse psalmboek : hoe hy gemaak is en deur wie -- 2. Die Afrikaanse psalmboek -- 3. Die Afrikaanse gesange -- 4. Die Afrikaanse psalmberyming -- 5. Afrikaanse gesange -- 6. Die Afrikaanse gesangboek -- 7. Die ...
  • Ons eie musiek 
    Kotze, B.F. (Die Huisgenoot, 1933-02-17)
    The author points out that many well-known Afrikaans songs have melodies originating in Europe. He argues that it is not because Afrikaners are incapable of writing their own music but because they have never been encouraged ...
  • Ons eie musiek kan ontwikkel uit ons volksliedjies 
    Uys, Gideon; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Die Brandwag, 1939-02-03)
    It is argued that traditional or folk songs can serve as inspiration for South African composers to create a body of oeuvres that is uniquely South African.
  • Ons musiek 
    Unknown; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Die Brandwag, 1941-08-22)
    The FAK management appointed a commission to recruit songs for the FAK song book.
  • Ons volksliedjies 
    Theunissen, N.H.; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Brandwag, 1938)
    13 articles discussing Afrikaans folk songs and their lyrics
  • Oorsprong van die Volksangbundel : interessante gegewens oor liedere in die F.A.K.-Volksangbundel 
    Gutsche, Hugo, 1869-1956; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1943)
    Gutsche explains how the lyrics and music were brought together for the FAK songbook.
  • Oorsprong van ons psalms en gesange 
    De Villiers, Cornelius Gerhardus Stephanus, 1894-1978; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za (Die Huisgenoot, 1936)
    I. Die Christelike kerkmusiek voor die Hervorming -- II. Die opkoms van die koraal -- III. Enige sestiende en sewentiende eeuse gesange -- IV. Slotartikel oor die gesange.