: Vowels should be pure, similar to Latin. Specific Zulu phonetics, like the "qh" click (made by releasing the tongue sharply from the roof of the mouth), are essential for authenticity.
: This style originated among Zulu mine workers in South Africa during the Apartheid era. Mangisondele Nkosi Yam
: No instruments should accompany the work; it is meant to be purely vocal. : Vowels should be pure, similar to Latin
: The song is typically performed in the Isicathamiya style—a form of a cappella singing characterized by close harmonies and rhythmic movements. : Vowels should be pure