mbube
Mbube is a form of South African vocal music, made famous by the South Afri… Read Full Bio ↴Mbube is a form of South African vocal music, made famous by the South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The word mbube means "lion" in Zulu. Traditionally performed a cappella, the members of the group are male although a few groups have a female singer. The use of male voices singing a cappella allows for the creation of intricate harmonies and vocal textures.
In Johannesburg, Solomon Linda, a boy from Natal, created one of the most famous African songs, Mbube, which eventually became its own genre. In 1933 Linda began singing with a group of friends called the Evening Birds. In 1939 they recorded a few tracks for Gallo Records when Linda improvised the first 15 notes of a song they called "Mbube". The success of this song led to the conception of a whole new genre, characterized by a loud and powerful cappella four part harmony, accompanied by dancing. The song was later made internationally famous, by The Weavers as "Wimoweh" in 1948 and then as "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the Tokens in 1961. Miriam Makeba's recording of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in the 1960s helped popularize the genre and establish the singing tradition.
Associated with poor migrant workers, the origins of Mbube can be traced back to the 1920s in the Natal region when the area became heavily industrialized with coalmines and factories. According to Joseph Shabalala (leader and founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo), young South African Zulu men from nearby towns and villages began to flock to this area to find work, often in mines. These men brought with them their own cultures and in order to preserve a sense of community formed choirs. These male workers were often lodging in hostels where they created a weekend social life that revolved around singing and dancing. There were competitions where the best groups would showcase their talents and a winner would be awarded not with money, but honor. As these competitions became more popular so did this new style of music. It spread to Johannesburg, one of the largest South African cities. Mbube is a precursor to the more currently popular African choral genres mbaqanga and iscathamiya. Since the formation of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the mbube has fallen out of style in favor of isicathamiya, which is a softer, lighter genre.
In Johannesburg, Solomon Linda, a boy from Natal, created one of the most famous African songs, Mbube, which eventually became its own genre. In 1933 Linda began singing with a group of friends called the Evening Birds. In 1939 they recorded a few tracks for Gallo Records when Linda improvised the first 15 notes of a song they called "Mbube". The success of this song led to the conception of a whole new genre, characterized by a loud and powerful cappella four part harmony, accompanied by dancing. The song was later made internationally famous, by The Weavers as "Wimoweh" in 1948 and then as "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the Tokens in 1961. Miriam Makeba's recording of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in the 1960s helped popularize the genre and establish the singing tradition.
Associated with poor migrant workers, the origins of Mbube can be traced back to the 1920s in the Natal region when the area became heavily industrialized with coalmines and factories. According to Joseph Shabalala (leader and founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo), young South African Zulu men from nearby towns and villages began to flock to this area to find work, often in mines. These men brought with them their own cultures and in order to preserve a sense of community formed choirs. These male workers were often lodging in hostels where they created a weekend social life that revolved around singing and dancing. There were competitions where the best groups would showcase their talents and a winner would be awarded not with money, but honor. As these competitions became more popular so did this new style of music. It spread to Johannesburg, one of the largest South African cities. Mbube is a precursor to the more currently popular African choral genres mbaqanga and iscathamiya. Since the formation of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the mbube has fallen out of style in favor of isicathamiya, which is a softer, lighter genre.
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Jessica Jones
Scar: Life's not fair, is it, my little friend? While some are born to feast, others spend their lives in corner of the dark begging for scraps. The way I see it, you and I are exactly the same. We both want to find the way out.
Zazu: The King approaches. This is not a drill! His Majesty has requested an audience upon his entrance you will rise and genuflect.
Scar: Zazu, you've made me lose my lunch.
Zazu: You will answer to Mufasa for missing the ceremony this morning.
Scar: I answer to no one.
Zazu: Scar? Scar? Scar? No. Don't look at me like that.
Scar: Are you hungry, Zazu? Perhaps we could have a bite together!
Zazu: You can't eat me! It is forbidden!
Mufasa: Scar!
Scar: Well, look who's come down to mingle with the commoners.
Mufasa: Sarabi and I didn't see you at the presentation of Simba.
Scar: Was that today? Must've slipped my mind. Of course I meant no disrespect towards His Majesty or Sarabi. As you know, I have tremendous respect for the Queen.
Zazu: As the King's brother, you should've been first in line.
Scar: I was first in line. Or don't you remember? That is until the precious Prince arrived.
Mufasa: Don't turn your back on me, Scar.
Scar: Oh, no, Mufasa, perhaps you shouldn't turn your back on me.
Mufasa: Is that a challenge?
Scar: I wouldn't dream of challenging you again.
Zazu: A wise decision, you are no match for His Royalness.
Scar: Well, as far as brains go, I got the lion's share but when it comes to brute strength, I'm afraid my big brother will always rule.
Mufasa: Not always, Scar. One day, it'll be my son who rules. Simba will be your king.
Scar: Then long live the king.
Mufasa: What am I gonna do with him?
Marco Orkibi
The Lion Sleeps Tonight from The Lion King 2019 Soundtrack (Lyrics)
Awimbaway (32x)
Weee a wee bum bum ba-way
Weee a wee bum bum ba-way
Weee a wee bum bum ba-way
Weee a wee bum bum ba-way
In the jungle
The mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle
The quiet jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
A weee a wee bum bum ba-way
A weee a wee bum bum ba-way
Near the village
The peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village
The calming village
The lion sleeps tonight
Oh weee a wee bum bum ba-way
A weee a wee bum bum ba-way
From the city
The restful city
The lion sleeps tonight
From the city
The silent city
The lion sleeps tonight
Ho weee a wee bum bum ba-way
A weee a wee bum bum ba-way
Hush my darling
Don’t fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Hush my darling
Don’t fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Ho weee a wee bum bum ba-way
A weee a wee bum bum ba-way
Ho weee a wee bum bum ba-way
A weee a wee bum bum ba-way
In the jungle
The mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle
The quiet jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village
The peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village
The calming village
The lion sleeps tonight
From the city
The restful city
The lion sleeps tonight
From the city
The silent city
The lion sleeps tonight
Hush my darling
Don’t fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Hush my darling
Don’t fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Ho weee a wee bum bum ba-way
A weee a wee bum bum ba-way
Ho weee a wee bum bum ba-way
A weee a wee bum bum ba-way
Ho weee a wee bum bum ba-way
A weee a wee bum bum ba-way
Ho weee a wee bum bum ba-way
A weee a wee bum bum ba-way
Weee a wee bum bum ba-way
(End of Song)
Gilberto Fragoso Castro
Imagination and parody how to traín your Dragon with stoick and Thanos they are brothers
Thanos: life not fair I'II never be the boss
Gobber: aja here you are
Thanos: what do you want now?
Gobber: I come to tell you that Stoick It's on its way, hope you have a good excuse for missing the ceremony, and you'II lose more than thal when the Boos finishes with you Will be more enraged than a maniac
Thanos: I don't give up and I'm shaking with fear
Stoick: Thanos
Thanos: look who comes down to live with the commoners
Stoick: valka and me we did not see you at the presentation of Hiccup
Thanos: that was today? I would have missed
Gobber: yes even my panties, good and how brother of the Boos you dress to be in the front row
Thanos: I was in the front row, that you do not remember? until our beloved child came into the world (and turns on his back)
Stoick: stop turning your back on me
Thanos: today will not be better than do you
Stoick: Is it a challenge?!
Thanos: I would never dare to challenge you, again
Gobber: hurts and why not
Thanos: I have the brute force part, and by the way my older brother you you will always be the Boos
Stoick: not always one day my son will lead, hiccup will become your Boos
Thanos: (a Boos protects his own) long live the king
Thierry Lovatiana Andrianarisaona
"Life's not fair, is it my little friend?
While some are born to feast, others spend their lives in the dark begging for scraps."
At least, Scar was right. I mean, look at the world we live.
Sel Alonde
Because of Greed. I hope people still change while theres time
SJ LI
@Buju Banton I fully agree with you
Buju Banton
funny because the mouse seems to be happy living his regular mouse life even the music while showing us the mouse is joyful, but scar projects his hate, insecurity and frustration toward him, just like a lot of people in the world that use the differences, inequalities, insecurities and overall hardships of life as a conduit to spread their own hate toward the world, and what happened when Scar became a ruler' everybody was miserable even his own allies eventually
cloudsabove
Get this Marxist pseudoscience out of here. If your life sucks, make it better. If you see poor people, help them.
SJ LI
@Ian Worley puke rainbows....puuuaaajjjj
La Rebelde
Gente eu não tô me aguentando de tanta emoção😭😭💙💙💙💙Que lindeza,nem tô acreditando que realmente tá acontecendo😍
HVideos
Anything by Hans Zimmer is amazing
Central Rei Leão
Obrigada Disney por liberar esses áudios 💕
Central Rei Leão
Que música satisfatória meu Deus