isicathamiya
Sign in to savethumb|Ladysmith Black Mambazo Isicathamiya (, where the c represents a tenuis dental click) is a singing style that originated from the Zulu people, a South African ethnic group. In European understanding, a cappella is also used to describe this form of singing.
Key facts
- Music genre.name
- Isicathamiya
- Music genre.stylistic_origins
- Mbube
- Music genre.cultural_origins
- 20th century, South Africa
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- Origin: traditional music, culture and spirituality
- Pre- and post-Ladysmith
- Competition etiquette and formalities
- Dress code
- Formation
- Style and composition
- Worldwide recognition
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thumb|Ladysmith Black Mambazo Isicathamiya (, where the c represents a tenuis dental click) is a singing style that originated from the Zulu people, a South African ethnic group. In European understanding, a cappella is also used to describe this form of singing.
The word itself does not have a literal translation; it is derived from the Zulu verb , which means 'walking softly', or 'tread carefully'. Isicathamiya contrasts with an earlier name for Zulu a cappella singing, mbube, meaning 'lion'. The change in name marks a transition in the style of the music: traditionally, music described as mbube is sung loudly and powerfully, while isicathamiya focuses more on achieving a harmonious blend between the voices. The name also refers to the style's tightly choreographed dance moves that keep the singers on their toes.