Music of Lesotho
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National anthem
The national anthem of Lesotho is "Lesotho Fatse La Bontata Rona". Written by François Coillard, a French missionary, it appears in the popular computer game "Sims 2: University" as the theme from a videogame console for the minigame "A-maz-ing Matey."
Traditional instruments
Traditional musical instruments include lekolulo, a kind of flute played by herding boys, setolo-tolo, resembling an extended jaw harp played by men using their mouth, and the women's stringed thomo. More recently the mamokhorong, sometimes known as the sekhankula, has also become popular.[1]
Church music
Vocal choirs, which sing church music in
Popular music
As an
While South African music is generally enjoyed in Lesotho, there is a tremendous following for famo (contemporary Sesotho music, which features the accordion and oil can drum) such as that by Mosotho Chakela. The music recording industry is nascent, but many of the Basotho musicians sign with South African companies - undermining growth prospects. Malome Vector, Ntate Stunna, Taiylor Manson and Juvy are well known musicians in the South African music Industry. Malome Vector is signed under a well known recording label 'Ambitiouz Entertainment'.
Music festival
- The Morija Arts & Cultural Festival is a prominent Sotho music festival, held annually, which highlights the dance and music of the Basotho people.
Famous BaSotho musicians
See also
References
- ^ "Musical instruments of Lesotho". Music In Africa. January 15, 2019.
- ^ "Gospel music in Lesotho". www.m usicinafrica.net.
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