Dlamini King Brothers Explained

Dlamini King Brothers
Alias:DKB
Origin:Kennedy Road, Durban, South Africa
Genre:Isicathamiya
Years Active:1999—

The Dlamini King Brothers are an isicathamiya choir from the Kennedy Road shack settlement in Durban, South Africa.[1] They were formed in 1999 and have won several awards. In January 2009 they released their début album Hlis’uMoya which contains a mixture of religious and political songs.[2] They often perform at events organised by the squatter's movement Abahlali baseMjondolo and have written songs for the group.[1] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.waronwant.org/news/overseas-news/16454-protest-music-thrives-in-south-africas-slums Protest music thrives in South Africa's shack settlements
  2. http://www.abahlali.org/node/4756 The Dlamini King Brothers Release their Début Album Hlis’uMoya
  3. Book: Chance . Kerry . Living politics in South Africa's urban shacklands . 2018 . Chicago . 978-0-226-51983-8 . 69–71.