BOKWE, John Knox: Amaculo Ase Lovedale

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BOKWE, John Knox : Amaculo Ase Lovedale

The Loveale Press, Lovedale, 1922

Near fine in the original blue cloth, ink name and inscription fep. John Knox Bokwe (1855-1922) is honoured as one of the most celebrated Xhosa hymn writers..Bokwe's contribution to Xhosa religious music was exceptional. He helped with the publication of the first Xhosa hymnbook in 1884. He set to music the 'great hymn' (Ulothixo Omkhulu) of Ntsikana and also wrote his biography. He published a book of his own compositions in 1885 called Amaculo ase Lovedale or 'Lovedale music'. His works include Ntsikana's bell, Heavenly guide, Wedding song and Vuka Deborah.

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