International Library of African Music Songs of the Ocean

Songs of the Ocean through the eyes of the Xhosa people in Hamburg- Episode 2 - English Version

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Welcome to episode 2 of Songs of the Ocean. In this podcast we look at the Songs of the Ocean through the eyes of the Xhosa people of Eastern Cape in South Africa.
Our journey continues in Hamburg, a small town in the Eastern province of South Africa. It is located on the coast between the city of East London and the town of Port Alfred. Here we will continue exploring the physical and spiritual value of the oceans and their extensions such as lagoons and river mouths.
22 Jun 2022 English South Africa Music · Nature

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