Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds was a South African vocal group formed by Solomon Linda in 1933. The band is known internationally for their song "Mbube" released in 1939, which is the origin of Disney's 1994, The Lion King, hit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".[1] During their activity, they often took part in singing competitions, in which they were unbeatable, according to historian Veit Erlmann.[2] The group disbanded in 1949 after Linda's wedding.[3] They are the pioneers of the musical genres Mbube and Isicathamiya.[4]
Solomon Linda's Original Evening Birds | |
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 Solomon Linda and the Evening Birds, ca. 1941. From l to r: Solomon Linda, Gilbert Madondo, Boy Sibiya, Gideon Mkhize, Samuel Mlangeni, Owen Sikhakhane | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Mbube, isicathamiya |
| Years active | 1933–1949 |
| Labels | Gallo Record Company |
| Past members |
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Partial discography
edit- 1938: Makasani/Mfo Ka Linda
- 1938: Ngqo Ngqongo Vula/Ngi Boni Sebeni
- 1939: Ntombi Ngangiyeshela (recorded c. 1938)/Hamba Pepa Lami
- 1939: Yetulisigqoko
- 1939: Mbube/Ngi Hambile (recorded c. 1938)
- 1939: Sangena Mama/Sohlangana
- 1939: Sengiyofela Pesheya/Ziyekele Mama
- 1940: Jerusalema (recorded c. 1940)/Basibizalonkizwe
- 1940: Sigonde 'Mnambiti (recorded c. 1939)/Bhamporo
- 1942: Ngazula Emagumeni (recorded c. 1941)/Gijima Mfana
- 1942: Ndaba Zika Linda/Ngiyomutshel'Ubaba
- 1944: Savumelana (recorded c. 1940)
References
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- ^ "Seeking justice for Lion Sleeps Tonight composer". BBC News. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Erlmann, Veit (March 1996). Nightsong: Performance, Power, and Practice in South Africa. University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-21721-5.
- ^ Malan, Rian (1 February 2013). The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Atlantic Books. ISBN 978-1-61185-994-2.
- ^ Frith, Simon (2004). Popular music: critical concepts in media and cultural studies, Volume 4. London: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-33270-5.
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