Download or read book Sounding the Cape written by Denis Martin and published by African Minds. This book was released on 2013 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For several centuries Cape Town has accommodated a great variety of musical genres which have usually been associated with specific population groups living in and around the city. Musical styles and genres produced in Cape Town have therefore been assigned an "identity" which is first and foremost social. This volume tries to question the relationship established between musical styles and genres, and social - in this case pseudo-racial - identities. In Sounding the Cape, Denis-Constant Martin recomposes and examines through the theoretical prism of creolisation the history of music in Cape Town, deploying analytical tools borrowed from the most recent studies of identity configurations. He demonstrates that musical creation in the Mother City, and in South Africa, has always been nurtured by contacts, exchanges and innovations whatever the efforts made by racist powers to separate and divide people according to their origin. Musicians interviewed at the dawn of the 21st century confirm that mixture and blending characterise all Cape Town's musics. They also emphasise the importance of a rhythmic pattern particular to Cape Town, the ghoema beat, whose origins are obviously mixed. The study of music demonstrates that the history of Cape Town, and of South Africa as a whole, undeniably fostered creole societies. Yet, twenty years after the collapse of apartheid, these societies are still divided along lines that combine economic factors and "racial" categorisations. Martin concludes that, were music given a greater importance in educational and cultural policies, it could contribute to fighting these divisions and promote the notion of a nation that, in spite of the violence of racism and apartheid, has managed to invent a unique common culture.

Download or read book Die 3 Van Ons written by Zelda Bezuidenhout and published by Pan Macmillan South africa. This book was released on 2021-02-15 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ek en Azlynn kyk vir mekaar. Dis nou interessante nuus. Daar's 'n nuwe meisie in die buurt, sy's so oud soos ons en boonop gaan sy in ons skool wees. Ek kan sien hoe opgewonde dit vir Azlynn maak. Haar oë vonkel en sy glimlag breed. Maar ek is meer bang as opgewonde. Wat as dit 'n simpel meisie is? Of nog erger, wat as dit 'n wonderlike, superslim, vriendelike meisie is wat dadelik Azlynn se beste vriendin word? Wat as ek my graadsewejaar stoksielalleen moet deurgaan? My maag voel skielik hol...

Download or read book Kaapse bibliotekaris written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues for Nov. 1957- include section: Accessions. Aanwinste, Sept. 1957-

Download or read book Shifting the Compass written by Jeroen Dewulf and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-19 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the inclusion of a hybrid perspective to highlight local dynamics has become increasingly common in the analysis of both colonial and postcolonial literature, the dominant intercontinental connection in the analysis of this literature has remained with the (former) motherland. The lack of attention to intercontinental connections is particularly deplorable when it comes to the analysis of literature written in the language of a former colonial empire that consisted of a global network of possessions. One of these languages is Dutch. While the seventeenth-century Dutch were relative latecomers in the European colonial expansion, they were able to build a network that achieved global dimensions. With West India Company (WIC) operations in New Netherland on the American East Coast, the Caribbean, Northeastern Brazil and the African West Coast, and East India Company (VOC) operations in South Africa, the Malabar, Coromandel and the Bengal coast in India, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Malacca in Malaysia, Ayutthaya in Siam (Thailand), Tainan in Formosa (Taiwan), Deshima in Japan and the islands of the Southeast Asian archipelago, the Dutch achieved dominion over global trade for more than a century. Paraphrasing Paul Gilroy, one could argue that there was not just a “Dutch Atlantic” in the seventeenth century but rather a “Dutch Oceanus.” Despite its global scale, the intercultural dynamics in the literature that developed in this transoceanic network have traditionally been studied from a Dutch and/or a local perspective but rarely from a multi-continental one. This collection of articles presents new perspectives on Dutch colonial and postcolonial literature by shifting the compass of analysis. Naturally, an important point of the compass continues to point in the direction of Amsterdam, The Hague and Leiden, be it due to the use of the Dutch language, the importance of Dutch publishers, readers, media and research centers, the memory of Dutch heritage in libraries and archives or the large number of Dutch citizens with roots in the former colonial world. Other points of the compass, however, indicate different directions. They highlight the importance of pluricontinental contacts within the Dutch global colonial network and pay specific attention to groups in the Dutch colonial and postcolonial context that have operated through a network of contacts in the diaspora such as the Afro-Caribbean, the Sephardic Jewish and the Indo-European communities.

Download or read book Passivization and Typology written by Werner Abraham and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is the passive a unified universal phenomenon? The claim derived from this volume is that the passive, if not universal, has become unified according to function. Language as a means of communication needs the passive, or passive-like constructions, and sooner or later develops them based on other voices (impersonal active, middle, reflexive), specific semantic meanings such as adversativity, or tense-aspect categories (stative, perfect, preterit). Certain contributors review the passives in various languages and language groups, including languages rarely discussed. Another group of contributors takes a novel theoretical approach toward passivization within a broad typological perspective. Among the languages discussed are Vedic, Irish, Mandarin Chinese, Thai, Lithuanian, Mordvin, and Nganasan, next to almost all European languages. Various theoretical frameworks such as Optimality Theory, modern structuralist approaches, Role and Reference Grammar, cognitive semantics, Distributed Morphology, and case grammar have been applied by the different authors.

Download or read book The Journey of the Sitar in Indian Classical Music written by Dr. Swarn Lata and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the thirteenth century, the sitara stringed, plucked instrument of Indiahas transformed into an instrument beloved by millions in its country of origin as well as all over the world. The Journey of the Sitar in Indian Classical Music details the origin, history, and playing styles of this unique stringed instrument. Dr. Swarn Lata relies on more than thirty-five years of experience teaching sitar to students from diverse cultures and communities as well as extensive research from libraries, museums, temples, and musicologists to compile a comprehensive guidebook filled with fascinating facts about the sitar. In a carefully organized format, Lata offers an in-depth examination of the meaning of musical instruments, the styles of different gharanas, and the place of the sitar in Indian classical music. Music is an extraordinary medium of expression that has the capability to bring the world together. This step-by-step guidebook shares a one-of-akind study of a unique instrument that produces a beautiful sound while providing an unforgettable spiritual experience to all who listen.

Download or read book Locating Life Stories written by Maureen Perkins and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2012-09-30 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thirteen essays in this volume come from Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Malaysia, South Africa, and Hawai‘i. With a shared focus on the specific local conditions that influence the ways in which life narratives are told, the authors engage with a variety of academic disciplines, including anthropology, history, media studies, and literature, to challenge claims that life writing is an exclusively Western phenomenon. Addressing the common desire to reflect on lived experience, the authors enlist interdisciplinary perspectives to interrogate the range of cultural forms available for representing and understanding lives. Contributors: Maria Faini, Kenneth George, Philip Holden, David T. Hill, Craig Howes, Bryan Kuwada, Kirin Narayan, Maureen Perkins, Peter Read, Tony Simoes da Silva, Mathilda Slabbert, Gerry van Klinken, Pei-yi Wu.

Download or read book Mind Your Colour written by V. A. February and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is essentially about stereotypes as found in the literature and culture of South Africa. It deals specifically with those people referred to in the South African racial legislation as ‘coloureds’. The book is also an illustration of the way in which stereotypes function as a means of social control and repression. First published in 1981. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Download or read book And Bid Him Sing written by February and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-02-14 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining both political and social concern, this collection of essays, talks and reviews by Dr. February covers a remarkable range of subject matter, knowledge and expertise, surrounding South Africa And Bid Him Sing consists of a series of lectures, first delivered at various institutes of higher learning in Africa, Europe and the United States of America between 1971 and 1985. These essays all reflect the author’s involvement with African literature and culture and deep interest in colonial processes. The research links the history of the Afrikaner’s freedom struggle - against British imperialism - and of the Africans’ Soweto protest of 1976.

Download or read book Call on the Wind written by David Donald and published by Jacana Media. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delicately woven coming-of-age tale, this moving story follows Isaak and Liesa as they grow up and fall in love in their small Griqua fishing village on the Tsitsikamma coast. As Isaak and Liesa struggle with important life decisions, the village goes through its own growing pains and fights for survival.

Download or read book Ink druppels gebloei written by Frank Wright and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Die gedigte in hierdie bundel bied vir die eerste keer in Afrikaans 'n eerlike, rou dimensie op die mens se begeerte om God te begryp, buite die periferie van die kerk. Die gedigte distansieer hulle van die tradisionele (kerklike) opvatting oor God . Dit is trouens rebels en aggressief teenoor die begrip God ingestel. God word as afwesig en onsigbaar beleef, wat daartoe lei dat die mens die persepsie het dat hy, die mens, vereensaamde wese is wat bestem is om te ly. Die bestaan van God, op die tradisionele manier as ‘vader’ en ‘persoonlike vriend’ word onbevrees verwerp. Die uitkoms van die stryd is positief.

Download or read book Afrikaans for Absolute Beginners written by lingoXpress and published by lingoXpress. This book was released on with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the beauty and utility of a new language with this book designed for those starting from scratch, this comprehensive guide offers an easy and engaging way to learn essential words and phrases. Whether you're planning a trip, expanding your linguistic skills, or simply exploring a new language, this book is your perfect companion. What You'll Find Inside: 50 Themed Chapters: Each chapter is thoughtfully organized to cover common situations and topics, making it simple to find the vocabulary you need. Basic Words and Phrases: Build your foundation with everyday words and practical phrases tailored for beginners. Online Audio Pronunciation Support: Improve your speaking skills with access to high-quality audio pronunciations for every word and phrase in the book. Hear how native speakers pronounce the words, ensuring you get it right from the start. User-Friendly Layout: Clear and concise, our book is designed to be easily navigated, helping you learn at your own pace. Why Choose This Book? Accessible Learning: Perfect for travellers, students, or anyone interested in quickly and effectively learning a new language. Comprehensive Coverage: From greetings and basic expressions to more complex sentences, you'll find everything you need to start conversing confidently. Enhanced Learning Experience: The integration of online audio resources ensures that you not only learn to read and write but also speak with confidence. Embrace a new culture, expand your horizons, and enjoy the process of mastering a new language. Start learning today!

Download or read book Dictionary of Southern African Signs for Communicating with the Deaf written by Claire Penn and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 2000 Core Words and Phrases Afrikaans written by AfrikaansPod101.com and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to speak fluent Afrikaans with confidence? Fact: The more Afrikaans words you know, the better you can speak. But there is a right and wrong way to learn Afrikaans words. The wrong way? Trying to learn every single word, including rarely used words. Many beginners waste months doing this and never get around to speaking. The right way? Focusing on a special set of words, or “core words.” And that’s where our 2000 Core Words and Phrases Book comes in. 2000 Core Words and Phrases teaches you the 2,000 most frequently used words and phrases in daily conversations, also known as Core Words. According to experts, you need to know 1,500 words for conversational fluency, and with this book, you get MORE than enough to achieve it in one place. All you have to do is read through it for a few minutes a day. You’ll learn words in the order best suited for beginners, rather than random words like “economics” and “xylophone.” You’ll understand how to use the words and phrases naturally, thanks to the sample sentences provided. You’ll be able to use these practical words in conversations… and speak more Afrikaans! With 2000 Core Words and Phrases, you get: - 2,000 core words and phrases sorted by frequency of use. - Example sentences for each word. - 10+ chapters and 190+ pages in total. Chapters include: - How to Say “Hello,” “Thank You,” and More! - How to Say “Left,” “Right,” and More! - How to Say “Inch,” “Kilogram,” and More! - How to Say “Sweater,” “Jeans,” and More!

Download or read book Afrikaans Vocabulary Book written by Languages Pinhok and published by Pinhok Languages. This book was released on 2022-09-29 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afrikaans vocabulary book + Afrikaans dictionary This Afrikaans vocabulary book contains more than 3000 words and phrases which are grouped by topic to make it easier for you to pick what to learn first. On top of that, the index in the second half of the book provides you with a basic Afrikaans-English as well as English-Afrikaans dictionary which makes this a great resource for learners of all levels. What you can expect from this book: This Afrikaans learning resource is a combination of Afrikaans vocabulary book and a two-way basic Afrikaans dictionary: Part 1 - Topic based Afrikaans vocabulary book: This is the main part of the book and represents a list of chapters each containing Afrikaans vocabularies for a certain topic. The Afrikaans vocabularies in the chapters are unsorted on purpose to separate remembering them from a defined alphabetical order. You can start at any chapter and dive directly into the topics that interest you the most. Part 2 - Basic English-Afrikaans dictionary: The index in the second half of the book can be used as a basic Afrikaans dictionary to look up words you have learned but can't remember or learn new words you need. Part 3 - Basic Afrikaans-English dictionary: Easy to use and with just the right amount of words, this third part finishes off with a second index that allows you to look for Afrikaans words and directly find the English translation How to use this Afrikaans vocabulary book: Not sure where to start? We suggest you first work your way through the verbs, adjectives and phrases chapters in part one of the book. This will give you a great base for further studying and already enough vocabulary for basic communication. The Afrikaans dictionaries in part two and three can be used whenever needed to look up words you hear on the street, English words you want to know the Afrikaans translation for or simply to learn some new words. Some final thoughts: Vocabulary books have been around for centuries and as with so many things that have been around for some time, they are not very fashionable and a bit boring, but they usually work very well. Together with the basic Afrikaans dictionary parts, this vocabulary book is a great resource to support you throughout the process of learning Afrikaans and comes in particularly handy at times when there is no internet to look up words and phrases.

Download or read book From Memory to Marble written by Elizabeth Rankin and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, the 92-metre frieze of the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, one of the largest historical narratives in marble, has been made the subject of a book. The pictorial narrative of the Boer pioneers who conquered South Africa’s interior during the 'Great Trek' (1835-52) represents a crucial period of South Africa’s past. Conceptualising the frieze both reflected on and contributed to the country’s socio-political debates in the 1930s and 1940s when it was made. The book considers the active role the Monument played in the rise of Afrikaner nationalism and the development of apartheid, as well as its place in post-apartheid heritage. The frieze is unique in that it provides rare evidence of the complex processes followed in creating a major monument. Based on unpublished documents, drawings and models, these processes are unfolded step by step, from the earliest discussions of the purpose and content of the frieze, through all the stages of its design, to its shipping to post-war Italy to be copied into marble from Monte Altissimo, up to its final installation in the Monument. The book examines how visual representation transforms historical memory in what it chooses to recount, and the forms in which it is depicted. The second volume expands on the first, by investigating each of the twenty-seven scenes of the frieze in depth, providing new insights into not only the frieze, but also South Africa’s history. François van Schalkwyk of African Minds, co-publisher with De Gruyter writes: From Memory to Marble is an open access monograph in the true sense of the word. Both volumes of the digital version of the book are available in full and free of charge from the date of publication. This approach to publishing democratises access to the latest scholarly publications across the globe. At the same time, a book such as From Memory to Marble, with its unique and exquisite photographs of the frieze as well as its wealth of reproduced archival materials, demands reception of a more traditional kind, that is, on the printed page. For this reason, the book is likewise available in print as two separate volumes. The printed and digital books should not be seen as separate incarnations; each brings its own advantages, working together to extend the reach and utility of From Memory to Marble to a range of interested readers. For more material you can browse at Stanford's database "Voortrekker Monumentality: a digital archive".

Download or read book South African Journal of Musicology written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: