30/09/2026
As Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re sharing a special snippet of the piece Sizihlobo.
For us, choir singing isn’t just about harmonizing, it’s about carrying forward the stories, rhythms, and roots that define who we are. Through song, we preserve our heritage and connect deeply with one another.
Sizihlobo
Arranged by: Lunathi Ncamani Lunathi Ncamani
Text:
Thina sikhathele (We are tired)
Sifun’okuphuzwayo bo! (We ask for something to drink)
Siqhambuka le! (We come from there)
Sibheke le! (We are going there)
Sifun’okuphuzwayo bo! (We ask for something to drink)
Conductor: Lunathi Ncamani
Soloists: Siyathemba Jikele
Recorded at: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University Department of Music (full recording on our YouTube channel)
Year: 2023
Stellenbosch University Department of Music