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[[Jabulani]] ("rejoice") is a Zulu word, often used as a first name (e.g. [[Jabulani Dubazana]] of [[Ladysmith Black Mambazo]]) , and also the name of a suburb of [[Soweto]], South Africa. | [[Jabulani]] ("rejoice") is a Zulu word, often used as a first name (e.g. [[Jabulani Dubazana]] of [[Ladysmith Black Mambazo]]) , and also the name of a suburb of [[Soweto]], South Africa. | ||
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| + | [[Jabulani]] is also the name of group which belonged to the [[Union Defence Force Entertainment Unit]] in the Middle East and which entertained Allied troops during World War 2. | ||
=''[[Jabulani]]'' on stage= | =''[[Jabulani]]'' on stage= | ||
| − | Besides a | + | Besides a song by [[P.J. Powers]], and album by [[Hugh Masekela]] , there appears to have been two stage works simply called ''[[Jabulani]]'', plus a sequel called ''[[Jabulani 1956]]'' |
| − | =''[[Jabulani]]'' (1951) by [[Gerald Ehrlich]]= | + | ==''[[Jabulani]]'' (1951) by [[Gerald Ehrlich]]== |
| − | An all-[[African]] variety show, it was produced | + | An all-[[African]] variety show, it was produced by [[Gerald Ehrlich]] at the [[Temple Shalom]] in Orange Grove, Johannesburg on 29 and 31 January 1951. The leading artists were the stars of the film ''[[The Magic Garden]]'', directed by [[Donald Swanson]]), and included [[Dolly Rathebe]], [[Matome “Tommy” Ramokgopa]] and [[Willard Cele]], with [[Dan Twala]] as the compere. The proceeds went to the M.C. Weiler School for African Children in Alexandra, which still exists. |
| − | =''[[Jabulani 1956]]'' a sequal by [[Gerald Ehrlich]]= | + | ==''[[Jabulani 1956]]'' a sequal by [[Gerald Ehrlich]]== |
An all-[[African]] variety show, it was a sequel to the 1951 show, also produced by [[Gerald Ehrlich]] | An all-[[African]] variety show, it was a sequel to the 1951 show, also produced by [[Gerald Ehrlich]] | ||
| − | =''[[Jabulani]]'' by [[Daphne de Klerk]]= | + | ==''[[Jabulani]]'' by [[Daphne de Klerk]]== |
An operetta with a mixed cast. | An operetta with a mixed cast. | ||
| + | =Sources= | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabulani | ||
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| + | Le Roux, André I. & Fourie, Lilla – Filmverlede: geskiedenis van die Suid-Afrikaanse speelfilm | ||
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| + | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0251347/?ref_=nv_sr_1 | ||
| + | Courier-Journal, Louisville, 12 August 1990 | ||
| + | Courier-Journal, Louisville, 27 April 1995 | ||
| + | =Return to= | ||
Return to [[ESAT Plays 1 J|J]] | Return to [[ESAT Plays 1 J|J]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:19, 5 September 2024
Jabulani ("rejoice") is a Zulu word, often used as a first name (e.g. Jabulani Dubazana of Ladysmith Black Mambazo) , and also the name of a suburb of Soweto, South Africa.
Jabulani is also the name of group which belonged to the Union Defence Force Entertainment Unit in the Middle East and which entertained Allied troops during World War 2.
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Jabulani on stage
Besides a song by P.J. Powers, and album by Hugh Masekela , there appears to have been two stage works simply called Jabulani, plus a sequel called Jabulani 1956
Jabulani (1951) by Gerald Ehrlich
An all-African variety show, it was produced by Gerald Ehrlich at the Temple Shalom in Orange Grove, Johannesburg on 29 and 31 January 1951. The leading artists were the stars of the film The Magic Garden, directed by Donald Swanson), and included Dolly Rathebe, Matome “Tommy” Ramokgopa and Willard Cele, with Dan Twala as the compere. The proceeds went to the M.C. Weiler School for African Children in Alexandra, which still exists.
Jabulani 1956 a sequal by Gerald Ehrlich
An all-African variety show, it was a sequel to the 1951 show, also produced by Gerald Ehrlich
Jabulani by Daphne de Klerk
An operetta with a mixed cast.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabulani
Le Roux, André I. & Fourie, Lilla – Filmverlede: geskiedenis van die Suid-Afrikaanse speelfilm
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0251347/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Courier-Journal, Louisville, 12 August 1990
Courier-Journal, Louisville, 27 April 1995
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