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The '''music of [[Eswatini]]''' is composed of both [[ethnic Swazi music]] and varieties of [[folk music]] as well as modern genres such as rock, pop and [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], which has been popular in Eswatini since headed by bands such as Vamoose. The popularity of hip hop in [[South Africa]], which shares a border with Eswatini, has also helped popularize it. Today the music industry of Eswatini is growing, with more young and vibrant musicians emerging in the scene proving to be worthy of the crown. |
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The country consists of two major music festivals with the latter being traditional ceremonies where music is sung but is not the purpose of the events. Eswatini has been known to host the annual MTN Bush-Fire Festival which is held in May uniting artists and music lovers from around the globe. Another prominent event is the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival which is a feast of music, fashion, culinary exploits, and connoisseur led premium wine & whiskey showcases. Traditional festivals in the country include [[Incwala]] and [[Umhlanga (ceremony)|Umhlanga]].<ref name="MoW">[http://www.mapsofworld.com/country-profile/swaziland.html Maps of World – Swaziland]. Retrieved 2013-10-25.</ref> The former takes place in December while the latter takes place in August. Umhlanga is known for its dance, performed exclusively by women, and its 5-day ceremony, which involves reed-cutting.<ref name="MoW"/> Traditional instruments used include: the [[kudu]] horn, [[calabash]], [[Rattle (percussion instrument)|rattle]]s, [[makeyana]] and [[reed flute]].<ref name="MoW"/> |
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With Eswatini being a small country, there's only a handful of artists who have made a name worth remembering in the music scene. One of the top challenges Eswatini musicians face is the lack of a system that creates a functioning music industry i.e. a royalty collecting system. Thus, most artists are faced with the dilemma of having to register with foreign music royalty collecting organizations as means to make a little something off their work of artistry. In most cases, artists in the country see less to no returns from such moves. With more talent emerging and proving to be worthy of the crown we are hoping to see a positive change in such a small but rich industry. |
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In 2016 [[Stella Mwangi]] hosted Swaziland band "[https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/store/music/artist/the-ymr-experience/08948d00-0200-11db-89ca-0019b92a3933 The YMR Experience]" Listening Session @Drop Coffee Café, Sweden. "[https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/store/music/artist/the-ymr-experience/08948d00-0200-11db-89ca-0019b92a3933 The YMR Experience]" are a music collective that make easy listening music, a fusion of Jazz, Soul and Spoken Word.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/za/artist/the-ymr-experience/id1110471188|title=The Ymr Experience on Apple Music|website=iTunes|language=en|access-date=2017-02-18}}</ref> |
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SWAZI MTN invested E474 000 to the 2017 Swaziland Music Awards which will now be called the ‘MTN SWAMA Awards.’ |
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The communications giant assumed official title sponsorship of the first ever SWAMA Awards at the launch attended by Prime Minister Dr Sibusiso Dlamini.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.observer.org.sz/the-entertainment/86024-mtn-pumps-in-e474-000-to-swama-awards.html|title=Observer|website=www.observer.org.sz|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-18}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Ethnic Swazi music]] |
* [[Ethnic Swazi music]] |
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* [[Mine bengidzakiwe]] |
* [[Mine bengidzakiwe]] |
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* [[Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati]], the [[national anthem]] of |
* [[Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati]], the [[national anthem]] of Eswatini |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 23:42, 12 September 2024
The music of Eswatini is composed of both ethnic Swazi music and varieties of folk music as well as modern genres such as rock, pop and hip hop, which has been popular in Eswatini since headed by bands such as Vamoose. The popularity of hip hop in South Africa, which shares a border with Eswatini, has also helped popularize it. Today the music industry of Eswatini is growing, with more young and vibrant musicians emerging in the scene proving to be worthy of the crown.
The country consists of two major music festivals with the latter being traditional ceremonies where music is sung but is not the purpose of the events. Eswatini has been known to host the annual MTN Bush-Fire Festival which is held in May uniting artists and music lovers from around the globe. Another prominent event is the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival which is a feast of music, fashion, culinary exploits, and connoisseur led premium wine & whiskey showcases. Traditional festivals in the country include Incwala and Umhlanga.[1] The former takes place in December while the latter takes place in August. Umhlanga is known for its dance, performed exclusively by women, and its 5-day ceremony, which involves reed-cutting.[1] Traditional instruments used include: the kudu horn, calabash, rattles, makeyana and reed flute.[1]
With Eswatini being a small country, there's only a handful of artists who have made a name worth remembering in the music scene. One of the top challenges Eswatini musicians face is the lack of a system that creates a functioning music industry i.e. a royalty collecting system. Thus, most artists are faced with the dilemma of having to register with foreign music royalty collecting organizations as means to make a little something off their work of artistry. In most cases, artists in the country see less to no returns from such moves. With more talent emerging and proving to be worthy of the crown we are hoping to see a positive change in such a small but rich industry.
See also
[edit]- Ethnic Swazi music
- Mine bengidzakiwe
- Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati, the national anthem of Eswatini
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Maps of World – Swaziland. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
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