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Lesotho is a Southern African nation surrounded entirely by South Africa. The largest ethnic group is the Basotho. The Basotho culture is immersed in musical traditions.
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.
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 Sesotho, are extremely popular. These choirs are formed in villages, towns, churches, etc., and can be heard on the radio every evening.
Popular music[]
As an enclave of South Africa, it is not surprising that South African musicians have a large following in Lesotho. Most frequently heard on the radio are various sub-Saharan AfroPop styles, Sotho Hip-hop, RnB, Deep house, Soulful House, Dancehall, Jazz, kwaito, and reggae.
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, Juvy are well known musicians in the South African music Industry. Molome Vector is signed under a well known recoding label 'Ambitioz Entertainment'.[citation needed]
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[]
- Joshua Pulumo Mohapeloa
- Juvy Oa Lepimpara
- Robacob
- TopDown starring ls
- L-Tore
- Chere Sputswe
- Teethug Nin9
- Bash Slash
- Gee Flaggz
- Lu Srenk
- Mj Elphy
- Ismk3
- Yemba Shungu
- AG Reefer
- Kidow The One
- R jay (KONG)
- SBU Ls
- Task beats
- Lil Addi
- Nik Da Plug
- S-Jizzle beats
- Yung Moses
- Jiji F
- Nthako
- L Tweety
- Boobz
- Carbon Casca
- Dave Postah
- Wave Rhyder
- Zinkz Dee
- Kimberley Ls
- Yung Crys
- Thoso
- Dj Lobby
- Number35
- Soundz
- Unkle Krack
- Ray Mote
- Piigh
- Kimberly
- Zoo HD
- Kopper Waleh
- Irysh da Princess
- GA Letz
- Dj Kidwill
- Brutal Saint
- ZBT
- HBK
- Stlova
- Frog
- Lomile
etc
See also[]
- Morija Arts & Cultural Festival
- Lesotho Culture
References[]
- ^ "Musical instruments of Lesotho". Music In Africa. January 15, 2019.
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