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Browsing History of music in South Africa by Type "Article"
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Luijt, J.; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za
(1925)
29 articles and editorials in Huisgenoot charting the beginning and growth of the Afrikaans Eisteddfod movement in Cape Town, South Africa, between 1925 and 1949.
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De Villiers, Cornelius Gerhardus Stephanus, 1894-1978
(1944)
A case is made for Afrikaans as a suitable laguage for the performance of lieder or so-called art songs provided singers are gievn the correct linguistic training.
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De Villiers, Marthinus Lourens, 1885-1977; Grosskopf, Johann Friedrich Wilhelm, 1885-1948; Van Oostrum, Omius, 1862-1948; Bouws, Jan; Van Warmelo, Willem; Toerien, J.P.; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za
(Die Huisgenoot, 1921-1946)
17 articles published in Huisgenoot between 1921 and 1946, in which are discussed the nature, development, need of and place of folk songs in Afrikaans culture.
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C., B; eridine.roux@up.ac.za
(Die Huisgenoot, 1934-08-10)
The musical instruments of the Basotho are described.
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C., B.
(Die Huisgenoot, 1934)
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Bosman, Maxie; eridine.roux@up.ac.za
(Die Huisgenoot, 1939-06-23)
An essay on the well known South African pianist, composer and poet who returned permanently to Europe after a concert tour through South Africa in the years following the South African War.
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Oberholster, Jan Andries Stefanus
(1940)
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Bon, Gerrit; pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za
(Die Brandwag, 1944-12-29)
Bon defends Eyssen's music, saying it was never meant for a small elite group but for a broad audience.
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pieter.vandermerwe@up.ac.za
(Die Brandwag, 1947-07-11)
Short biography of Endler. Includes the founding of the Stellenbosch Music Conservatory.
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Luijt, J.; eridine.roux@up.ac.za
(Die Huisgenoot, 1930-05-09)
The article includes a discussion of the musical instruments housed in the Herring Museum, Cape Town, once the private residence of Mrs Elizabeth Herring.
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Bouws, Jan; eridine.roux@up.ac.za
(Die Huisgenoot, 1937-10-22)
The German born composer Julius Rontgen who settled in Amsterdam, set Jan FE Celliers' poem Komaan to music. It was not the only incidence of European composers writing music for Afrikaans poetry.
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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(Die Huisgenoot, 1935-09-20)
Review of the Afrikaans eisteddfod held in Cape Town.
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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.
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Burger, J.F.; eridine.roux@up.ac.za
(Die Huisgenoot, 1930-05-30)
The author discusses the cultural proccess , materialism and spirituality.
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eridine.roux@up.ac.za
(Die Huisgenoot, 1935-06-28)
Short article reviewing the state of Afrikaans performing arts competitions
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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.
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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.