@lizwizondi: Caluza (1895–1969), originally recorded in London in 1930 by Caluza’s Double Quartet. • Composer: Reuben T. Caluza • Ensemble: Caluza's Double Quartet (male and female vocalists accompanied by Caluza on ragtime-influenced piano) • Original Recording: Recorded in London (September–October 1930) at HMV Studio B and released on the Zonophone label (and His Master's Voice / EMI). • Genre/Style: Early South African makwaya (choir/quartet) music, blending choral traditions with ragtime and vaudeville influences. Subject Matter & Themes • The Narrative: "Ingoduso" tells a cautionary tale about a rural migrant worker who leaves his fiancée behind in the countryside to seek a better life in Johannesburg. • The Message: The lyrics warn against the temptations and perils of fast city life—including illicit liquor (shebeens), crime, jealousy, rival gangs, and the risk of ending up in jail or losing true love. • Social Commentary: Like much of Caluza's work, the song uses catchy, hymn-like or ragtime melodies to deliver deep, serious commentary on the realities of migrant labor, urbanization, and segregation in early 20th-century South Africa. Modern Adaptations & Legacy • Releases/Reissues: The 1930 recordings have been reissued on historical collections such as Caluza's Double Quartet 1930 (Heritage CD, 1992). • Contemporary Revivals: Composers Philip Miller and Tshegofatso Moeng created contemporary reinterpretations and new multi-disciplinary performances of Caluza's catalog (including "Ingoduso") with a 12-member ensemble and jazz instrumentalists, released around Heritage Day. #rubentcaluza #classicalmusic #jazz #zuluchoral

10 :

We sang it on choral competions in high school waaaaaaaaaay back🤗

Tinana Sikhakhane :

my mom translated ds song into Sitsonga in da 60's now she is 93 years old🥰

shaka :

tears are running at my chick, I was a chorale chorista under the button of A.T HANK doing form one (standard 6)

Saul Mhlanga :

I don't mind repeating listening, woow well balanced voices

user6116181596907 :

what a song

JeqeMoses Sithole :

It reminds of Radio Zulu now unboxing FM,Baba Masonto Buthelzi,Baba Sam Shabalala,no Guyborn Mpanza ,Dalton Ngwenya may their solis rest in peace ,we miss them

madoda :

good job i did choral music by force and this song was choisen for competions

SWARE :

Not long time ago in SASCE competitions..this was one of the Prescribed Songs.

Nhle Gwala :

hhay lezi zi before thina ma 70s🤣

MaMntungwa Nkabinde :

My Mom used to sing this song.. May Her Soul Continue to Rest in Eternal Peace 🙏🏾

MtimandzeMJ :

double quartet bayi 9. 10 nga conductor

Phumla :

Woooheee.. Sisalalela Radio Bantu😆

user2342322386168 :

SA early music is oniony, when you peel one layer another is revealed. great revelations

Phakamani :

Vaudeville.. That's the genre, if I'm not mistaken a precursor to Marabi music.. Beautiful music, nostalgic, melancholy

Sbo :

Kwaku Gauteng iGoli ngo 1930?

Mental Health Warrior :

His brother is Caluza by which pmburg was named

C. C. Ndebenkulu :

Pure gold

Mohapi ua Ntate Mohau Paneng :

Reverend Zamuxolo Tambo :

it reminds. us. in. early. 60s. during the. so called. Radio BANTU. From 6am to 9am. then. from 6pm. to 9pm

Bongani :

ezamzukwane

vuzinxele :

my parents loved this song.Lingikhunbuza thise dsys belicula if bekeu jovial mood

🇿🇦Bulelani🇿🇦 :

It reminds me at primary🙄🙄🙄

Mthokozisi Mkhize :

Oh Caluza Mngoni Mlothane ka Nofunjwa [Heartwarming][Heartwarming][Heartwarming][Heartwarming][Heartwarming] ezase khaya komame

Buyi :

So sad. Washiya ingoduso igoyilekhaya

Bonginkosi Mthethwa :

nice although recorded times ago still amazing