Download or read book My History in My Language Shona written by Rumbidzai Jawa and published by Mlambo Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 48 page pictorial Ancient Egypt history book of first words in Shona.
Download or read book My Family in Shona written by Kasahorow and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Modern Shona language exercise book to learn more Shona vocabulary. A good family has good relationships between family members. Learn the names of family members in Shona. Each word is a separate translation activity! First from Shona to English, and then from English to Shona. Test how many Shona words you know. Translate from English to Shona to make sure you really understand.Written in Modern Shona by kasahorow.Keywords: Shona vocabulary, learn Shona, first Shona, Shona, Shona language, Modern Shona
Download or read book Once Upon A Time 1 written by Eunice Mutemeri and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once Upon A Time, translated, Is the first edition of folktale series written in Shona language. It has many other editions that are going to follow for the benefit of those who are enthusiasts of this Southern African language. Chishona is a language spoken in the South, in Zimbabwe to be precise, approximately two thirds of Zimbabweans speak this language in the regions of Mashonaland, meaning the land of Shona people and Sindebele, or Ndebele spoken by a third of the population, and is spoken in Matabeleland, meaning the land of the Ndebele people. Once Upon A time, is the typical phrase used to begin any folktale told was begun by the folk tellers in Zimbabwe, and the audience, mainly children would reply, ' Dzepfunde', that means we are here, or we copy, then ended by, Ndoopakafira Sarungano', meaning that's the end of the story. The audience would reply the same as above. The stories in this book are mainly about animals. They depicted human behaviours and by the end of a story none wanted to be the animals that were protagonists, they wanted to be the good characters only. These animal characters play a big pivotal role in shaping culture and behavioural patterns within the African communities. In those olden days, the story tellers were old women, mainly and old men too on occasions. The essence of the stories told by old folks was that they were older in age, and considered wiser. They had a wealth of life experiences to draw some life lessons from. The stories were told at night or early evenings after dinner before going to bed. The children would go as far as another closer village to listen to folk tales if the teller there was famous in story telling. They would then sit on the ground in a circle, and pay very close attention to detail. After the story there would be a question and answer session whereby the story teller would quiz the audience to vert each participant to see if they were listening. These were not mere stories. They had lessons to learn from. They were reprimands, corrections of behaviour and mirrored culture. Par example If there was a child who was stealing sugar, or peanut butter from their home, after the lessons in these stories they would stop. There would even be some serious cases of murder or kidnapping that would be solved and or prevented through some stories. That's how powerful these stories were. They were never ever taken for granted. However, with the emergence of schools, the system of story telling lost it's role and vitality in children's lives. Having said that, not all is lost, it is still very important to create time as a parent, uncle, aunt, or any adult within a family to tell a story or two to our youngsters so they can remember, how they came to be, and more so this will shape where they are going. It is of paramount importance to know that as a people we got a past, no matter how good or bad it might be, it is good to know how we came to be and we can only make our future better. Our identity revolves around those pasts. You got a past, I got a past, and it is good to recognise it. I have told my versions in a way I understood them when my mother used to tell these stories, when I was about five years old. At age seven school had weaned me from having time to listen to them, I now had time to do my homework, study and do extra- curricular activities. Eventually I had a television and a radio in my house competing with my time, and ultimately I had none left for these dear old folk stories. So it is prevalent whenever we get a chance to document these stories so as to pass on the valuable past of our people and heritages. There is absolute power in sharing stories. I did some story telling in Montreal in elementary schools during Black History month in 2002, and the response was amazing. Every student was excited as they listened. Hope you will enjoy this book, Watch out for Paivepo 2 . Tatenda, Siyabonga, in 2 Zimbabwean languages, meaning Thank you.
Download or read book The Art of Mbira written by Paul F. Berliner and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing out of the collaborative research of an American ethnomusicologist and Zimbabwean musician, Paul F. Berliner’s The Art of Mbira documents the repertory for a keyboard instrument known generally as mbira. At the heart of this work lies the analysis of the improvisatory processes that propel mbira music’s magnificent creativity. In this book, Berliner provides insight into the communities of study, performance, and worship that surround mbira. He chronicles how master player Cosmas Magaya and his associates have developed their repertory and practices over more than four decades, shaped by musical interaction, social and political dynamics in Zimbabwe, and the global economy of the music industry. At once a detailed exposition of the music’s forms and practices, it is also an indispensable historical and cultural guide to mbira in a changing world. Together with Berliner and Magaya's compendium of mbira compositions, Mbira’s Restless Dance, The Art of Mbira breaks new ground in the depth and specificity of its exploration of an African musical tradition, and in the entwining of the authors’ collaborative voices. It is a testament to the powerful relationship between music and social life—and the rewards of lifelong musical study, performance, and friendship.
Download or read book Language History and Linguistic Description in Africa written by Ian Maddieson and published by Africa World Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a quarter of a century the Annual conference on African Linguistics (ACAL) has provided a lively forum for the confrontation of ideas on theoretical linguistics with descriptive data on African languages.
Download or read book The Axe and the Tree written by Stephen Griffiths and published by Monarch Books. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful account of British missionaries, Peter and Brenda Griffiths, who played a critical role in the development of the Elim church in the aftermath of the Vumba massacre. Peter and Brenda Griffiths, Stephen's parents, and their team had set up a superb secondary school, only for guerrillas to slaughter almost all the staff. After their funerals Peter maintained that forgiveness for the attackers was the Christian thing to do. This is an inspiring story of Peter and Brenda's courage, sacrifice, and faithfulness in God, who despite the atrocities, continues to build His church in Zimbabwe.
Download or read book My First Book of Shona and Ndebele Words written by Yeve C. Sibanda and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little learners will read essential first words in Shona and Ndebele, the two main native languages of Zimbabwe. Colorful illustrations are paired with simple first words for readers of all ages to learn.
Download or read book Racism and Cultural Diversity written by M.J. Maher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author writes for all those interested in the dynamics of racism, from professionals in counselling, group analysis and psychotherapy working in multiracial and multicultural societies to those exposed to racism who need help in dealing with the impact of their experiences. She also addresses the concept of victims becoming perpetrators if support is not given to contain the process. Herself a group analyst, the author experienced at first hand racial discrimination within the system, but rather than succumb has instead produced an enduring and proficient work that draws heavily on personal experience. Combining years of counselling skill with a natural compassion, she makes the subject of racism approachable, thus motivating all those wanting to explore the issues. For people whose experience of broken attachments crosses racial lines, this book is possibly the first to use Bowlby's Attachment Theory as a framework for understanding racism.
Download or read book The Pangolin Diary written by David Stanley and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book addresses my first year as a midwife and midwifery tutor in Africa and tells the story of my arrival at Murambinda Mission Hospital and transition to life away from friends and family. The Pangolin diary also deals with issues of grief and loneliness, the building of friendships and the medical and social issues faced by Zimbabwean women as they grapple with the impact of HIV/AIDS and other medical and midwifery conditions"--cover.
Download or read book The Social and Political History of Southern Africa s Languages written by Tomasz Kamusella and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first to offer an interdisciplinary and comprehensive reference work on the often-marginalised languages of southern Africa. The authors analyse a range of different concepts and questions, including language and sociality, social and political history, multilingual government, and educational policies. In doing so, they present significant original research, ensuring that the work will remain a key reference point for the subject. This ambitious and wide-ranging edited collection will appeal to students and scholars of southern African languages, sociolinguistics, history and politics.
Download or read book Thank You Mrs G written by Nohle Makiwa and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2010 when I joined Facebook, it was an exciting time for me. However, as I reconnected with my old schoolmates, one thing became evident; my childhood in the colonial era had impacted my life in ways I was not aware of until now. I realised even though I am black, I was a staunch believer in white supremacy or at least my behaviour testified to it. Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980 had not changed this. My journey to self-awareness and ultimately self-determination as I studied my History, is what birthed this book. If you are African, I pray this book becomes a healing balm for you and awakens you to your greatness as an African.
Download or read book Ordinary People in God s Hands written by Diane Powell Hawkins and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Textbooks in the Shona language written by Shona Language and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cry My Country written by Mark Dixon and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born on the same day twenty-five years ago, Daniel and Agnus have known each other all of their lives. Angus is white, and Daniel is black. To them, it means nothing, but to others it means everything. Theyve spent the last four years in the countrys army, hunting down terrs, those terrorists who threaten Rhodesia with their new brand of democracy. They become the armys best special service men. Without warning, the two are ordered to report immediately to the capital. There are new plans for Daniel and Angus. The military leaders want them out in the land they know with the people they know that are highly aggressive. Theyll choose a special squad of fifty men and make them into the most feared unit in Matabeleland. Cry My Country, a novel, is set against the backdrop of the bush war marking the final days of Rhodesia in its transition to the new nation of Zimbabwe. From lush farmland to the cities to the sharp edge of the fighting in the bush, the story goes deep into the conflict through the characters of Daniel and Angus.
Download or read book My First Shona Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations written by Aneni S. and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Shona ? Learning Shona can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Shona Alphabets. Shona Words. English Translations.
Download or read book Language and Social History written by Rajend Mesthrie and published by New Africa Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Poem written by Sean Pryor and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a poem? What ideas about the poem as such shape how readers and audiences encounter individual poems? To explore these questions, the first section of this Companion addresses key conceptual issues, from singularity and genre to the poem's historical exchanges with the song and the novel. The second section turns to issues of form, focusing on voice, rhythm, image, sound, diction, and style. The third section considers the poem's social and cultural lives. It examines the poem in the archive and in the digital sphere, as well as in relation to decolonization and global capitalism. The chapters in this volume range across both canonical and non-canonical poems, poems from the past and the present, and poems by a diverse set of poets. This book will be a key resource for students and scholars studying the poem.
