I had this on video tape, but my nephew broke it when he was little. I haven't been able to find it since. Maaan, I wish they would re-release this, I 'd snap it up in a heart up.
@00tuoyo its been a year ago that asked the name of tho song by Ladysmith Black Mambazo... it is called "Phansi Em Godini" which means Down in the Mines.
This HAS to come out in dvd! The choreography in this one alone, not to mention the Rockapella numbers.... Spike, Debby, PBS, BBC, are you reading these posts? The old VHS tapes've broken... from love! Kids grew up watching this tribute to the human voice blended in harmony. Is anybody listening?
Not long after this was filmed, the brother of the leader (who is also one of the singers) was murdered by the South African police. He was one of the last martyrs of the anti-aparteid movement.
To be more specific, this was a PBS "Great Performances" program from 1990 called "Do It A-Cappella", hosted by Spike Lee and Debbie Allen. I taped it at the time, and this was my favorite number on the show. (Also LOVE Take 5 and their beautifully sophisticated Jazzy style). Thank you "vicentealt" for posting it, and thank God for Y.T.!!!
thank you for providing these videos! i've been searching for a long time for this particular video. it seems like no one is selling it anymore. thank you thank you!
THANK You for posting this. I LOVE this song!!!!
<3 feeling it in my soul <3
prapicella 4 months ago
Testament to a true work of art and culture, passion and humanity, that this has no dislikes...
crusader037972 5 months ago 2
I had this on video tape, but my nephew broke it when he was little. I haven't been able to find it since. Maaan, I wish they would re-release this, I 'd snap it up in a heart up.
godsmigtywarrior 8 months ago
does anyone know where I can find this (and the other Spike Lee songs) in the highest quality? be it torrent or iTunes Store?
legalyzefreed0m 11 months ago
@legalyzefreed0m amazon mp3
PhonExBootH 10 months ago
I have seen this song religiously every day since the last 6 months, I love it.
gusspeaks 11 months ago
I videotaped this from the original show on PBS years ago; I never get tired of watching it, so I'm glad I found it here!
BkrChic1927 1 year ago
Please what is the name of this song that they do?
00tuoyo 1 year ago
@00tuoyo Phansi Em Godini
DireWolfessV 11 months ago
@00tuoyo its been a year ago that asked the name of tho song by Ladysmith Black Mambazo... it is called "Phansi Em Godini" which means Down in the Mines.
mbyrdsong 1 day ago
thanks from Brasil!!!
garridomarcio 1 year ago
this group is peng... I love them always!!!
Applebaum 1 year ago
This HAS to come out in dvd! The choreography in this one alone, not to mention the Rockapella numbers.... Spike, Debby, PBS, BBC, are you reading these posts? The old VHS tapes've broken... from love! Kids grew up watching this tribute to the human voice blended in harmony. Is anybody listening?
seriela 1 year ago 2
thank god i found this song again i thought id lost it for ever after someone stole my mp3 player this is just the best really nice thank you
lighteningjak 1 year ago
I think that the three singers who danced with the leader were all his brothers. I could be wrong but that's what I think.
BayareaGuy06 2 years ago 6
Not long after this was filmed, the brother of the leader (who is also one of the singers) was murdered by the South African police. He was one of the last martyrs of the anti-aparteid movement.
jazwerd44 2 years ago
Of COURSE I meant "Take SIX!!" Yikes!!!
chalomirof63 3 years ago
To be more specific, this was a PBS "Great Performances" program from 1990 called "Do It A-Cappella", hosted by Spike Lee and Debbie Allen. I taped it at the time, and this was my favorite number on the show. (Also LOVE Take 5 and their beautifully sophisticated Jazzy style). Thank you "vicentealt" for posting it, and thank God for Y.T.!!!
chalomirof63 3 years ago 2
they are from South Africa. i remember watching this special on PBS as a child and begging my mother to buy the tape. i still have it on VHS.
sixthsign910 3 years ago 2
where are these guys from? Nigeria, Liberia, South Africa, Tanzania, Where?
mets2128 3 years ago
Probably Southern Africa. Ive heard West African music enough to know that it is not West African music.
skchen831 3 years ago
They're from South Africa.
efil4own1 3 years ago 3
thank you for providing these videos! i've been searching for a long time for this particular video. it seems like no one is selling it anymore. thank you thank you!
dizzyman21 3 years ago 6
I adore this group, their joy and voices just fill a room!!
kellyjene77 3 years ago 2
obrigada! procurava há muito tempo este programa que a TV Cultura apresentou.
sadaaidar 3 years ago