South Africa: National Anthems – How Composers in South Africa and India Are Reimagining Them

17th May 2023
[The Conversation Africa] The rousing notes of the British national anthem God Save The King rang loudly in London's Westminster Abbey when King Charles III was crowned - and in official and informal celebrations in many other places, though not always to an enthusiastic reception. The song is still sung in many Commonwealth countries. But its place and the oppressive imperial legacy trailing it are increasingly questioned.

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