Dumile
Dumile is a traditional South African musical genre that originated in the late 19th century among the Zulu people. The term "dumile" translates to "to sing" in Zulu, reflecting the genre's focus on vocal performance. Dumile music is characterized by its use of traditional Zulu instruments such as the mbira, a thumb piano, and the marimba, along with vocal harmonies and call-and-response patterns.
The genre evolved from the spiritual and healing songs sung by Zulu healers, known as indunas, to
Dumile music has gained international recognition in recent years, with artists like Mbongeni Ngema and Sipho
Dumile is not to be confused with the South African genre known as kwaito, which is a