Indigenous African Music (IAM) Transcription Project

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  • IAM Sheet Music
    • Bow Music
      • Segankura / Segaba
        • Ke lekile
        • Mmachobela
        • Ra Tsamaya Kwa Kanano
      • Tshihwana bow
        • Tshidimela
      • Ugubhu
        • Abantu Baphelile
        • Laduma ekseni
        • Ngibambeni- Ngibambeni
        • Ngiyamazi uZibhebhu
        • Umntu ehlobile
        • Uyephi Na?
        • Wayengwa yintab’eshisayo
      • uHadi
        • Ingxembula
        • Ndililelukuhamba
        • Ndivuma kamnandi
        • Umagungqel’ indawo
      • uMakhweyane
        • Sababona abelungu
        • Woza Makoti
      • uMrhubhe
        • Modokali
      • Umqangala
        • We Mkhize!
      • Xitende
        • Mhani mbilu ya vava
        • Muchayi wa Xitende
        • N’wananga
        • Timongo
        • Vukati byi Tsandile
      • !xuma 
        • !Goma
    • Songs / Vocal pieces
      • Children’s Songs
        • eQonce – A childrens’ click song
      • Dance Songs
        • Duif
        • Ri a dzhena Ha-Mashau
        • Rine riya dzhena
        • Ro I wana thevhe
        • Vha hanya nga u humbela
      • Amahubo/Hymn Songs
        • Ayez’a, amaNgwane ekseni
        • Bayaziphingisa Empini Ihubo (Hymn)
        • Dili Dili
      • Wedding Songs
        • Makoti ke Dinako
    • Igubu/Isigubhu/Sekupu
      • Abantu Baphelile
      • He! Wena Tjobolo!
      • Uyolingena!
    • Isitolotolo
      • Isiphephukani
      • Tilini
    • Lesiba
      • Phakoe Thusetsa!
    • Mbira / Dipela
      • Gamaroga
      • Selane koriye kgwethe
    • Mbila Mutondo
      • Mulovhidzana
    • Meropa (Pedi drum ensemble)
      • Sekgalabjana
  • Reuben T Caluza The B-Side
  • An introduction to South African Guitar Styles
  • IAM Sheet Music
    • Bow Music
      • Segankura / Segaba
        • Ke lekile
        • Mmachobela
        • Ra Tsamaya Kwa Kanano
      • Tshihwana bow
        • Tshidimela
      • Ugubhu
        • Abantu Baphelile
        • Laduma ekseni
        • Ngibambeni- Ngibambeni
        • Ngiyamazi uZibhebhu
        • Umntu ehlobile
        • Uyephi Na?
        • Wayengwa yintab’eshisayo
      • uHadi
        • Ingxembula
        • Ndililelukuhamba
        • Ndivuma kamnandi
        • Umagungqel’ indawo
      • uMakhweyane
        • Indlela Ivuthiwe
        • Sababona abelungu
        • Woza Makoti
      • uMrhubhe
        • Modokali
      • Umqangala
        • We Mkhize!
      • Xitende
        • Mhani mbilu ya vava
        • Muchayi wa Xitende
        • N’wananga
        • Rungulani N’waxikukwane
        • Timongo
        • Vukati byi Tsandile
        • Xibelani
      • !xuma 
        • !Goma
    • Guitar in Africa
      • Imbizo for Guitar
      • Inhliziyo for Guitar
      • Past, Present, Future
      • Sphelele For Guitar
      • Ndinxila apha eBhayi for Guitar
    • Songs / Vocal pieces
      • Children’s Songs
        • eQonce – A childrens’ click song
      • Cultural Dance Songs
        • Duif
        • Ri a dzhena Ha-Mashau
        • Rine riya dzhena
        • Ro I wana thevhe
        • Ro sala re kho!
        • Vha hanya nga u humbela
      • Amahubo/Hymn Songs
        • Ayez’a, amaNgwane ekseni
        • Bayaziphingisa Empini Ihubo (Hymn)
        • Dili Dili
      • Wedding Songs
        • Ubuhle bendoda zinkomo
        • Makoti ke Dinako
    • Igubu/Isigubhu/Sekupu
      • He! Wena Tjobolo!
      • Uyolingena!
    • Isitolotolo
      • Isiphephukani
      • Tilini
    • Lesiba
      • Mohololi
      • Phakoe Thusetsa!
    • Mbira / Dipela
      • Gamaroga
      • Selane koriye kgwethe
    • Mbila Mutondo
      • Mulovhidzana
    • Meropa (Pedi drum ensemble)
      • Sekgalabjana
  • Performers
    • Mntwana Princess Mrs Phumzile Mpanza
    • Mr Philemon Munyai
    • Mrs Nopasile Mvotyo
    • Mrs Bavikile ‘MaBhengu’ Ngema
    • Mrs Ziphokuhle Nyandu
    • Mr Broer Oageng
    • Mr Dizu Plaatjies
    • Mr Wilson Ravele
    • Mrs Nogcinile Yekani
    • Mntwana Prince Gideon Layukona kaMyayisa Zulu
    • The !Gubi Family
    • The Ngqoko Cultural Group
    • Mr Peter Chuma
    • Mrs Nofinishi Dywili
    • Mr Molefi Khoele
    • Mr Lucas Mafogo
    • Mntwana Princess Constance Magogo
    • Mr Piet Mabasa
    • Mr Molahlehi Matima
    • Mrs Madosini Latozi Mpahleni
    • Tanga la Bodwe Traditional Group
  • Performers
    • Mr Peter Chuma
    • Mrs Nofinishi Dywili
    • General Jabulani Duze
    • Mr Molefi Khoele
    • Allen Kwela
    • Mr Piet Mabasa
    • Mr Lucas Mafogo
    • Mntwana Princess Constance Magogo
    • Marks Mankwane 
    • Mr Molahlehi Matima
    • Tseliso Molupe
    • Baba Mokoena
    • Mrs Madosini Latozi Mpahleni
    • Mntwana Princess Mrs Phumzile Mpanza
    • Mr Philemon Munyai
    • Mrs Nopasile Mvotyo
    • Volley Nchabeleng
    • Mrs Bavikile ‘MaBhengu’ Ngema
    • Vivian Ngubane
    • Ayanda Nhlangothi
    • Mrs Ziphokuhle Nyandu
    • Mr Broer Oageng
    • Mr Dizu Plaatjies
    • Mr Wilson Ravele
    • Mrs Nogcinile Yekani
    • Mntwana Prince Gideon Layukona kaMyayisa Zulu
    • Tanga la Bodwe Traditional Group
    • The !Gubi Family
    • The Ngqoko Cultural Group
    • Zibokwakhe Johnston Mnyandu
  • Transcribers
    • Maxwell Baloyi
    • Bokani Dyer
    • Dr Andile Khumalo
    • Thembinkosi “Mavimbs” Mavimbela
    • Lindi Maxolo
    • Siphelele Mkhabela
    • Wandile Molefe
    • Tseliso Molupe
    • Bernett Nkwayi Mulungo
    • Phumelele Mzimela
    • Lwei Netshivhale
    • Dr Evans Netshivhambe
    • Khanyisile Peterson
  • Partners
    • US Ambassadors’ Fund for Cultural Preservation
    • SAMRO / SAMRO Foundation
    • IAM Committee
    • International Library of African Music (ILAM)
    • Jiwe Publishers
    • Music in Africa Foundation
  • Contact
  • Transcribers
    • Billy Monama
    • Andy Innes
    • Maxwell Baloyi
    • Bokani Dyer
    • Dr Andile Khumalo
    • Thembinkosi “Mavimbs” Mavimbela
    • Lindi Maxolo
    • Siphelele Mkhabela
    • Bernett Nkwayi Mulungo
    • Wandile Molefe
    • Phumelele Mzimela
    • Lwei Netshivhale
    • Dr Evans Netshivhambe
    • Khanyisile Peterson
  • Partners
    • US Ambassadors’ Fund for Cultural Preservation
    • SAMRO / SAMRO Foundation
    • IAM Committee
    • International Library of African Music (ILAM)
    • Jiwe Publishers
    • Music in Africa Foundation
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  • An introduction to South African Guitar Styles

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Africa uses numerous instruments to enhance their music, from simple drums to the complexity of the Kora and the Mbira. Click on each instrument to find out more about them.

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