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The following is a partial list of songs, ordered chronologically, that have been described by scholars and commentators as significant examples of music in the movement against apartheid. "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika", 1897, Enoch Sontonga. [4] " iLand Act, year unknown, R. T. Caluza.
Radio Freedom. Radio Freedom also called Radio Zambia was a South African radio arm of the African National Congress (ANC) and its fighting wing Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) (Spear of the Nation) during the anti- Apartheid struggle from the 1970s through the 1990s. [1] It was the oldest liberation radio station in Africa. [2]
v. t. e. Artists United Against Apartheid was a 1985 protest group founded by activist and performer Steven Van Zandt and record producer Arthur Baker to protest against apartheid in South Africa. The group produced the song "Sun City" and the album Sun City that year, which is considered a notable anti-apartheid song. [1] [2]
South Africa portal. v. t. e. The music of South Africa exhibits a culturally varied musical heritage in conjunction with the multi-ethnic populace. Genres with the greatest international recognition being mbube, isicathamiya, mbaqanga, afrofusion, kwaito, South African pop music, afro house, South African hip hop, Shangaan electro, bacardi ...
Free Nelson Mandela. "Break Down the Door!" " Nelson Mandela " (known in some versions as " Free Nelson Mandela ") is a song written by British musician Jerry Dammers, and performed by the band the Special A.K.A. with a lead vocal by Stan Campbell. It was first released on the single "Nelson Mandela"/"Break Down the Door" in 1984.
Phalaphala FM. Power FM (Power 98.7 FM) Radio 702 [2] Radiokansel / Radio Pulpit. RSG – previously Afrikaans Stereo, Radio Suid-Afrika (1985), Afrikaanse Diens van die SAUK (1937) SAfm – previously Radio South Africa (1985), English Service (1936) Smile 90.4FM. Cybatar Tunes. Thobela FM.
Songs of Freedom is a four-disc box set containing music by Bob Marley and the Wailers, from Marley's first song "Judge Not", recorded in 1961, to a live version of "Redemption Song", recorded in 1980 at his last concert. The song "Iron Lion Zion" was first released on this compilation, in what is often considered the original mix (although the ...
A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony is a 2002 documentary film depicting the struggles of black South Africans against the injustices of Apartheid through the use of music. The film takes its name from the Zulu and Xhosa word amandla, which means power . The film was produced by Sherry Simpson Dean, Desiree Markgraaff and Lee Hirsch.