Shosholoza

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Shosholoza is a traditional African song in a call and response style, originally sung by mine workers while working to the rhythm. It is about a steam train traveling to (or from) the mines to the workers' homes far away.

Lyrics

(Shosholoza,) shosholoza
Kulezo ntaba
Stimela siphume South Africa

(Shosholoza,) shosholoza
Kulezo ntaba
Stimela siphume South Africa

(Wen' uyabaleka,) wen' uyabaleka
Kulezo ntaba
Stimela siphume South Africa

See also

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