A Musical History Through Vocal Expressions at the Abbey Cindi Cosmology Concert
Date
2022-09-16
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Arts Research Africa
Abstract
This paper reports on a research project that culminated in a
concert honoring South African musician and activist Bra Abbey
Cindi. The project involved reissuing Cindi’s album, forming a
band of young musicians to perform his music, and creating a
vocal group called No Limits to reinterpret Cindi’s earlier South
African choral works. The paper proposes the use of music to
explore the past, present, and future, linking generations and
addressing social issues. It discusses specific compositions, their
lyrical and musical merits, and the process of arranging them
for vocal performance. The paper also highlights the role of
community engagement and the value of reimagining historical
musical works.