Browsing by Author "Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge"

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    Issues in ethnomusicology as human science
    (University of Namibia, 2012) Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge
    The elements that constitute the topic of this paper are extracted from my newly finished book rn Ethnomusrcology. Namibra as a country is not only made of geographical boundaries with other countries, located in the African continent map, but perhaps it is made most by what it contains inside forming the National cultural Heritage, from which we get our cultural identity as a nation in diversity, that we should cherish much. These are the languages we speak, the way we dress (Outfit), the way we sing and dance, traditional architecture, manufacturing, ritual on traditional marriage, traditional healings, labour (cultivation and harvest), beverage and dishes. Most of these features in traditional societies are declining because of the contemporary daily life in which we found ourselves. The attitudinal, archetypal, moulding vision and anxiety of the Indigenous elderly people in the rural life, is to see continuity being assumed or secured of the above mentioned features, seen by young people in Namibia as things of the past life, archaic, childish and non-sense. These young people have their mind set on foreign horizons. This is also expressed on music, In such way that since Independence almost nobody came up with a creation of contemporary music style based on the Namibian traditional music. All music performed In the country is based on foreign genres such as Kwaito, R&B, Reggae, Kwasa· kwasa, kizomba, etc. Finally the paper also deals with the desire people have developed in promoting arts in Its diverse forms within the eco-tourism Industry, to alleviate the living conditions of the indigenous people in the rural areas. There are two sides of the coin to be considered in that: the good and bad aspects In doing the promotion of arts in this environment.
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    Music Theory: Elementary (Level One)
    (F.H Tsoubaloko, 2012) Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge
    Music, whether vocal or instrumental is viewed both literally and figuratively as a form of language or speech, with less specifity than the spoken word but possessing shades of meaning and more emotive force. In other words music as a form of language or speech can be written and be read using symbols, which are unique to the field of music.
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    Music Theory: Elementary (Level two)
    (F.H Tsoubaloko, 2012) Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge
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    The Rituals and Dance of Namibia: Historical Background and Manifestation
    (F.H Tsoubaloko, 2013) Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge
    This work has been done in the territory where citizens in the past have been denied not only the freedom of movement but also the free practice of their own culture. In some instances they have been imposed to practice the imported or the culture of the master. Taking into account the selfdetermination achieved in 1 990, Namibia has been working for the reconstruction of the really autochthonous cultural histo ry of the Nation. We know that this work is done in difficult condition, despite the willingness and motivation of the Government to assist. The financial means at the disposal of those who are involved in the research of this nature are scarce, when the grant is there, it does not sometimes cover the cost of the all project. Since independence, the Government has embarked upon many reforms and projects in its different institutions. Thus, it makes it difficult for culture storage endeavours to be completed within a short period.
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    The rituals and dance of Namibia: Historical background and manifestation
    (F.H Tsoubaloko, 2013) Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge
    This work has been done in the territory where citizens in the past have been denied not only the freedom of movement but also the free practice of their own culture. In some instances they have been imposed to practice the imported or the culture of the master. Taking into account the selfdetermination achieved in 1 990, Namibia has been working for the reconstruction of the really autochthonous cultural histo ry of the Nation. We know that this work is done in difficult condition, despite the willingness and motivation of the Government to assist. The financial means at the disposal of those who are involved in the research of this nature are scarce, when the grant is there, it does not sometimes cover the cost of the all project. Since independence, the Government has embarked upon many reforms and projects in its different institutions. Thus, it makes it difficult for culture storage endeavours to be completed within a short period.
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    Youth expo-2001
    (National Youth Council of Namibia, 2001) Tsoubaloko, Francois Haipinge
    ARTS DEFINITION AND PROMOTION IN NAMIBIA Before I emphasize on arts, I would like to enlighten on three famous words by defining them one by one as they have interconnection and related to arts. Their utilization becomes sometime incorrect when they link them to arts, and these are: • Tradition • Custom • Culture