Mangisondele: Nkosi Yam

: This style originated among Zulu mine workers in South Africa during the Apartheid era.

: No instruments should accompany the work; it is meant to be purely vocal. Mangisondele Nkosi Yam

The song is a spirit-like prayer centered on finding joy and faith despite hardship and suffering. Zulu Lyric Excerpt English Translation Mangisondele kuwena, Nkosi Let me draw near to You, Lord Noma ngiqhutshwa inhlupheko Even in troubles/suffering Ngingathokoza; ngiphinde ngithinje I can rejoice and say again Ungisondeze, Nkosi kuwe manje Draw me near, Lord, to You now Performance Guidelines : This style originated among Zulu mine workers

According to Santa Barbara Music Publishing , several elements are key to an authentic rendition: Nkosi kuwe manje Draw me near