Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds

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Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds
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Solomon Linda and the Evening Birds, ca. 1941. From l to r: Solomon Linda, Gilbert Madondo, Boy Sibiya, Gideon Mkhize, Samuel Mlangeni, Owen Sikhakhane
Background information
Origin Johannesburg, South Africa
Genres Mbube, isicathamiya
Years active1933–1948
Labels Gallo Record Company
Past members
  • Solomon Linda
  • Gilbert Madondo
  • Boy Sibiya
  • Gideon Mkhize
  • Samuel Mlangeni
  • Owen Sikhakhane

Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds was a South African vocal group formed by Solomon Linda in 1933. The band is known internationally for their song "Mbube" released in 1939, which is the origin of the pop song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". [1] During their activity, they often took part in singing competitions, in which they were unbeatable, according to historian Veit Erlmann. [2] The group disbanded in 1948. [2] : 68  They are the pioneers of the musical genres Mbube and Isicathamiya. [3]

Partial discography

References

  1. ↑ "Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer". BBC News. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  2. 1 2 Erlmann, Veit (March 1996). Nightsong: Performance, Power, and Practice in South Africa. University of Chicago Press. ISBN   978-0-226-21721-5.
  3. ↑ Frith, Simon (2004). Popular music: critical concepts in media and cultural studies, Volume 4. London: Routledge. ISBN   978-0-415-33270-5.
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