Scatterlings Of Africa
Alive And Well 1960s to 1970s
Burning the midnight oil, these days will never be forgotten, music was a lifeblood that kept many in contact, whenever you had an opportunity to be with friends exploring, enjoying company of all, even through times of trouble within our land.
Rabbitt a rock band that hit the market in 1972, enjoyed live shows at different venues on circut being older, jumping into a few old cars we managed to squeeze many hot nights of great sound.
Neil Cloud, Duncan Faure, Ronnie Robot and Trevor Rabin, all went onto make a name for themselves as they stretched their wings and flew the coop.
Soulfire is how this song was descriptively referred to, seeing them live in Durban on holiday visiting my uncle and aunt at a hotel on Durban beach front, I cannot remember where. Mix of music in Soul, R&B, Rock, Psychedelic rock, rock and roll, to my ears soul music of The Flames.
A couple of years later went to Otis Redding in Johannesburg, similar not the same both precious memories of forgotten classics. Otis Redding at the Empire Theatre in Johannesburg July 1970, accompanied by my best friend growing up, my Mom bought us the tickets as a treat, highlight of the year for an impressionable fifteen year old!
Video clips all from YouTube, this one extra special taken in Salisbury in 1970 reflecting how very much people wanted to unite and live in harmony,
'The Flames' from Durban were the headliners at a Pop Concert held at Glamis Stadium Showgrounds Salisbury Rhodesia in early 1970. Where youngsters of all races enjoyed a great time despite the downpour. Only marred by the overzealous police officials who would not let The Flames do more than three numbers as the permit was until 5 o'clock & rain delay was no excuse!
The Flames - 'For Your Precious Love'
Going full circle to scatterlings of Africa, highly respected Johnny Clegg fondly known as the 'White Zulu', teaming up with Sipho Mchunu, later group Savuka later Jaluka kept strong to the struggle of equal rights for all. Songs resonated with all against the system with names like 'Cruel Crazy Beautiful World'.
South African musician, singer-songwriter, dancer, anthropologist and anti-apartheid activist.
“Asimbonanga” (“We have not seen him”) or Asimbonanga (Mandela) - Johnny Clegg & Savuka
Closing with a song that originally brought attention to the plight of our peoples disatisfaction with life. Now we wish the great man was still here to guide the people, still lost trying to find our way.
Lyrics dual language.
Asimbonang' uMandela thina (We have not seen Mandela)
Laph'ekhona (In the place where he is)
Laph'ehleli khona (In the place where he is kept)
Oh the sea is cold and the sky is grey
Look across the Island into the Bay
We are all islands till comes the day
We cross the burning water
Chorus....
A seagull wings across the sea
Broken silence is what I dream
Who has the words to close the distance
Between you and me
Chorus....
Steve Biko, Victoria Mxenge
Neil Aggett
Asimbonanga
Asimbonang 'umfowethu thina (we have not seen our brother)
Laph'ekhona (In the place where he is)
Laph'wafela khona (In the place where he died)
Hey wena (Hey you!)
Hey wena nawe (Hey you and you as well)
Siyofika nini la' siyakhona (When will we arrive at our destination.)
This music post was inspired by the Three Tune Tuesday #TTT concept by @ablaze.
All photography is my own using a Canon PowerShot SC730 HS, resized for easier loading, writing is my own.
Thought for Today: "When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield." - African Proverbs
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Beautiful musical selection of the day, I loved the lyrics and the video of ¨Asimbonanga¨ (Mandela)
I appreciate you sharing this musical moment of the week.
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Song lyrics unless translated most would not understand the meaning A hopeful country still trying for a good outcome here.
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So many voiced their opinion through song, we need this approach again against many thanks happening that people are not seeing. Thanks for the tokens and have a wonderful day !LUV
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! help(no space) to get help on Hive. InfoWow, those first two songs definitely do have a 60s and 70s vibe to them. Those were definitely fun. Asimbonanga was really fantastic! I'd have to say that was my favourite of the three. Thanks for sharing!
Africans have very diversified music, thanks for listening to the tunes and enjoying a walk down our memory lane.
You're heading back a few decades for these ones, but well worth the trip back in your mind's eye. These were very good, and Rabbit are new to me. It always amazes me how much music is out there undiscovered by so many.
Yes, a nice way to put it, soul fire indeed, took him a while to get going, but the intro was great and worked perfectly with the song. I can imagine that this was a serious gig in Durban. Nice memories to have and not a cell (mobile) phone in sight, yet everybody still remembers it fondly!!
More fun going out, before cell phones invented, very few even owned a camera so all up to memory.
Rabbitt along with many others were talented excellent groups, enjoyed live shows and had great nights out.
I know we can be nostalgic but I do feel things were much better before the cell phone pandemic, which is what it feels like.
People think they are more connected, I don't see it either. Sharing morning greetings not even original content will never replace meeting in person, have a coffee and chat.
Yes I agree wholeheartedly
We met at a coffee bar in the city, first a coffee then all go into the music store, select an LP to enjoy in the cubicles supplied then decided what to buy, back to coffee bar to discuss before going home. That was some time ago! 🙃
Sounds like great times and meaningful and wholesome too.
Lots of fun, easier lifestyle to what is around today.