the use of the ghoema beat which is strongly associated with the music of the Cape(e.g. ‘Siqhagamshelane Sonke’ or ‘Our House, Our Rules’ by Shepherd)

Elements of indigenous musics featured in Shepherd’s work include the use of the ghoemabeat in compositions such as ‘Zimology’ and ‘Spirit of Hanover Park’, or his use of the uhadiin this ‘Xam Premonitions (Cape Genesis – Movement 1, 2012)’

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ghoema beat in compositions such as ‘Zimology’ and ‘Spirit of Hanover Park’, or his use of the uhadi in this ‘Xam Premonitions (Cape Genesis – Movement 1, 2012)

the use of the ghoema beat which is strongly associated with the music of the Cape (e.g. ‘Siqhagamshelane Sonke’ or ‘Our House, Our Rules’ by Shepherd)