"In this episode of Mother Tongue, we explore the powerful legacy of women’s work songs—those often-overlooked sonic expressions rooted in labour, endurance, and defiance. Guided by Nompumelelo Zondi’s Bahlabelelelani – Why Do They Sing?, we journey through soundscapes where women’s voices have shaped collective memory and cultural resistance. From pounding songs in Malawi and Ghana to Gaelic waulking songs in the Scottish Highlands, from the spirituals of enslaved African-American women to the witty chants of Caribbean market traders and cassava rituals of the Garifuna, we trace a global lineage of rhythm and resilience. Read more on oroko.live"
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