The Durban-based group competed in the folkloreSpeaking to Sowetan from South Korea, group leader Derrick Mlambo said winning the silver medal in a global event meant scathamiya was among respected traditional music genres in the world.“We are currently preparing for our performance on Wednesday at Gyeongpo Central Beach Square. We are looking forward to it because people enjoy our performances. This means a lot to us as a group and to the genre on its own.
"[During our] participation in the World Choir Games we sang four songs. On Friday, we got the results that we came second in our category. “The silver medal means a lot when you had to compete with the best from other countries. We had to bring SA’s uniqueness through scathamiya music and people enjoyed our performances,” Mlambo said.Apart from participating in the World Games, the Kholwa Brothers were also chosen to perform in Friendship Concerts that were hosted at the Gangneung city hall featuring four countries. They shared the stage with groups from Taiwan, South Korea and Vietnam.
"Since we participated last year, the group is now known and the international doors are opening. We have always wanted this since we started singing scathamiya. Finally, it is our time to shine as Kholwa Brothers,”
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