By the makers of Dolly and The Inkspots, here is an overview of the history of South African music, from the simple use of song to praise creation to the unique jazz sound of today. Filmed in a studio and introduced by an on-stage narrator, each performance relates to a turning point in musical history. Here is a high quality, introduction to the great artists of South Africa.

key shots:
05:11 - people sitting around a camp fire
06:50 - Zulu dance
08:44 - man playing a flute made out of a leaf
09:34 - xylophone players
11:37 - church choir singing
12:48 - traditional dance and song
16:00 - men playing the whistle
17:00 - couples dancing
19:21 - miners' dance
24:29 - Dolly Rathebe singing
26:04 - saxophone solo
29:33 - The Inkspots performing
42:30 - The Jonas Gwangwa Quintet performing
51:04 - David Hewitt on the guitar
56:53 - dance of liberation

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