HIGH and low notes were the order of the day at the first annual Princess Magogo Choir Festival.
Scores of choral music lovers flocked to Imbizo Hall in Empangeni, northern KZN, on Saturday to enjoy the richness of choral music.
The festival happened for the first time this year and it aims at preserving choral music and keep the legacy of Princess Magogo alive.
The festival was held for the first time this year and is aimed at preserving choral music and keeping the legacy of Princess Magogo alive.
Princess Magogo, the mum of the late founder of the IFP and President of the Emirate of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, was known for her soothing voice and composing unique music.
Mangosuthu’s children took part in the festival. The elder son Prince Zuzifa Buthelezi said they felt very honoured to be part of such a great invention to revive this kind of music.
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"We feel so much warmth as a KwaPhindangene family. We feel very honoured to be here. It's very moving to be here, and we wish this festival continues to grow," he said.
He said that they are very excited to attend the festival. He recalled that Prince Mangosuthu was present at the opening of the festival in 2022 and was happy about his mother’s legacy.
"It meant a lot to him that his mum is being honoured and that this kind of music will grow and change the lives of choral singer," Zuzifa said.
IFP deputy president Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi said he supports this festival because it will change the lives of many people.
King Cetshwayo Mayor Thami Ntuli said choral music is very important in society because it teaches discipline and order.
"We need to preserve the legacy of these two globally recognised icons, Princess Magogo and Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. This choral music festival is to uphold the legacy of uMntwana uMagogo ka Dinuzulu," he said.
