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Jabulani Afrika
Choir:
Jabulani Jabulani Afrika
2. Jesus river of life to our thirsty land.
Savoir meeting our needs with your mighty hand Choir:
Sarie Marias
1. My Sarie Marais is so ver van my hart, Maar ek hoop om haar weer te sien. Sy het in die wyk van die Mooirivier gewoon, Nog voor die oorlog het begin
Koor:
O bring my terug na die ou
Transvaal, Daar waar my Sarie woon, Daar onder in die mielies by die groen doring boom, daar woon my Sarie Marias
Daar onder in die mielies by die groen doring boom, daar woon my Sarie Marias
2. Ek was so bang dat die Kakies my sou vang, En ver oor die see weg stuur, Toe vlug ek na die kant van die Upington se sand daar onder langs die groot rivier
Koor :
3. Verlossing het gekom en die huistoe gaan was
daar, Terug na die ou Transvaal
Koor :
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South African Voices is a community singing group in Melbourne
The group is based in Doncaster East in Manningham Shire and has had support form ex- South Africans and South African friends locally, and further a field since 2003. Presentations have been done at community events, various churches, including at the inaugural presentation by the Archbishop of Cape Town for the 2003 AngliCORD appeal at St John’s Church in Camberwell and the Manningham “Songburst” singing festival in 2007.
The primary aim of South African Voices is to enable ex-South Africans to connect with their roots and to celebrate and express their cultural heritage through song. It also enables us to share and promote this rich and diverse heritage in the community, by participating in a range of cultural activities in Melbourne. Our repertoire consists of a wide range of songs in various South African languages.
We welcome new singers and musicians. We are not professional singers, but sing for enjoyment, although professional singers are also of course welcome. Presentations are always very professional and the professional training offered by our conductors, to date, in a fun environment, has allowed for the development of voice projection, controlled breathing and more. Members of all ages are represented, from high school students through to more senior members of the community. Some members are partners of Afrikaans speaking members and use the opportunity to develop their Afrikaans language skills by singing in Afrikaans with the group. Accompaniment is on piano, but traditional songs may be supported with guitar, drums, concertina or other traditional instruments.
Some songs from our repertoire;
SA National Anthem Dis Heerlike Lente Al die Veld is Vrolik Suiker Bossie Jan Pierewiet and other Afrikaans folk songs Kookaburra Jabulani Afrika (Zulu) Calendar song Monateng kapele (Sotho)
Somewhere out There
Rehearsals are held at: Templestowe Baptist Church lounge, 107 Anderson’s Creek Rd, Doncaster East, (Melways, Map 34, Ref E 7)
Rehearsals:
Currently alternate Monday Evenings Time: 7:45pm - 09:00pm
Spring Dance & Cultural Celebration (Lente dans & Kultuur Plesier) Norwood Secondary College, Byron Street, Ringwood 19th September 2009 at 6:00pm Parking on School grounds or school side of surrounding roads.
a BYO event
The evening commences with cultural contributions that will include:-
Boeremusiek Jamming (while guests arrive) South African Singing Group presentation (10 minutes) and Youth Rock Band (couple of introductory items)
Boerewors roll sizzles for sale
Dancing will be to a DJ presentation of mostly popular South African dance music for adults and will also cater for teenagers.
Tickets available from: Neola - Wheelers Hill, Sel: 0447 406 539; Email: inzalo.melbourne@gmail.com Jeane - Doncaster East; Sel: 0425 749 224; Email: jeane@aapt.net.au Max - Greensborough; Sel: 0413 688 773; Email maxnewmansnr@gmail.com
For more information or to join contact; Jean: +61 3 9842 6370 mob; 0425 749 224. Max: 0413 688 773 Contact us for referral to other community groups:
South African Military Veteran’s Association Of Australia (Melbourne groups meet once a month in Frankston and Glen Waverly RSL clubs)
(meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month - dinner only. Contact Sharon)
(arranges social events such as shopping expeditions for ladies, braais, picnics, potjie kos and dances. Email Us.)
ALLBOKS - The Club for South Africans, Rugby Fans and
Social South Africans in Melbourne.
Die Strandloper Radio Uitsendings: Radio Pulse 94.7 FM.
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