Miriam Makeba - Jikele Maweni (The Retreat Song) - Original 1960 *lyrics*

Miriam Makeba performing Jikel’emaweni.
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This particular song "Jikele Maweni" (The Retreat Song) was originally recorded around the late 1950s, and was first published by RCA in 1960. The song tells the tale of Xhosa warrior men part-taking in the art of stick fighting. Although offered as a light hearted tale, the song became known as a protest song, particularly for many women, and it also featured recently in the film 'Blood Diamond'. The lyrics are contained in the clip.