December 9th, 2008
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Interview with Mr. Simphiwe Mguye
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General Topic of Interview: Liberation Music
Date of Interview: 12, August 2008
Location: BJT Tyamzashe School, Zinyoka Location, South Africa
Narrator: Mr. Simphiwe Mguye
Interviewer: Melikhaya Potwana
Translators: Melikhaya Potwana and Pumza Williams
Transcribers: Pumza Williams, James Chapnick, Ryan Koons
Biographical Information:
Originally born in Stutterheim, Simphiwe Mguye was raised in Mdantsane, South Africa. He became interested in music at a young age by attending church and listening to the choral music performed there. Mguye pursued his interest in music by studying instrumental music at Rogano Music College in East London in 1987, later returning to school in 1990-1991. In 1997 he was hired to teach math and science at the BJT Tyamzashe School in Zinyoka, where he also acts as choir director.
Interview Information:
Mguye discusses the importance of music to him personally and as an important educational tool. The interview focuses mainly on teaching choral music at Mguye’s school, but also covers the history of choral music and its implementation in the anti-apartheid struggle.