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Rhythm of Resistance

This DVD, originally released as a 1979 motion picture, documents South Africa’s popular music. It includes a historic feature of ngoma at …

Improv Dance Competition

Dancers Iwisa Zuma and Nkhululeko Dladla from Umzansi Zulu Dancers display their virtuosity in a festive performance at their home. Here they …

Izingqungqulu zakwa Nonjiko

This DVD comprises six Zulu music groups released under Nonjiko Productions. This excerpt features “Zingene Malume” by Umzansi Zulu Dancers. The song …

Wedding Performance 1 of 3

Umzansi Zulu Dancers perform for the entertainment of wedding guests in Orlando, Soweto. Part 1 of 3. Filmed by Louise Meintjes.

Wedding Performance 2 of 3

  Umzansi Zulu Dancers perform for the entertainment of wedding guests in Orlando, Soweto. Filmed by Louise Meintjes.

Wedding Performance 3 of 3

Umzansi Zulu Dancers perform for the entertainment of wedding guests in Orlando, Soweto. Filmed by Louise Meintjes.

Ingoma yamaChunu

This is an excerpt from a video featuring many ngoma groups from the Tukela Valley. The groups performed at an event sponsored …

Drumming Workshop

After a dance workshop, children try their hand at ngoma drumming under the direction of Philemon Hamole. Filmed by ___________________________