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
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The
national anthem
of Lesotho is "
Lesotho Fatse La Bontata Rona
". Written by
Francois Coillard
, a French missionary, it appears in the popular computer game "Sims 2: University" as the theme from a videogame console for the minigame
"A-maz-ing Matey
."
Traditional instruments
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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.
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Church music
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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.
The Gospel music of Lesotho is support by artists like justice Mofoleng and Joey Mofoleng his young brother.
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Lesotho gospel musicians are using their music to evangelize and support the brokenhearted.
Popular music
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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
,
Taiylor Manson
and
Juvy
are well known musicians in the South African music Industry. Malome Vector is signed under a well known recording label 'Ambitiouz Entertainment'.
Music festival
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Famous BaSotho musicians
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See also
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References
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