INSIDEPOSTOLA: MAJALEFA (THE OTHER ONE) – I MISS THE MUSIC!

There once was a lady, light skinned and vocally talent. The very first lady I actually thought could beat Mme Lucky from Jerusalema E Ncha, vocally. She was a lead singer of Majalefa A Morena and she become part “MAJALEFA” - the other group which decided to only use one word and the whole, as a result of choir disputes.  Confusing…yes I know!

Having said that, the lady was incredible and whoever discovered her is a genius. I first heard her sing “MOEMEDI” on Gospel Gold. The intro alone was celestially inspired. As she went…“Kena….le moemedi…momomomomo…..” the choir took up their vocal positions and it was on, like wild fire. Listening to these old ladies and gentlemen sing what was known to be simple song, but they managed to turn it into a hit.

I called my record store immediately and the had three copies of the cassettes and I reserved mine. By Monday morning at 10am, I was playing the cassette like a crazy person on full blast.

SIDE ONE: Joko Ea Hao, Ke Tshaba Moya, Mmele Pelo Le Moya, Ho Fedile, Emnqamlezweni,

SIDE TWO: ,Moemedi Moya, Akahlulwa Lutho Ujeso, Lona Ba Ratang, Sefapano, Rea U Boka.

For the very first time the brand Majalefa the brand has a sound which become a national hit. You could hear the song played by taxi drivers and on always on Sunday radio.

Songs like Akahlulwa, Ke Tshaba Moya, Ho Fedile become a stable for any Acapella group. It was then upon close inspection and analysis of the music that I learned the truth about the group being a wrong version. However at the time their music was national and everyone loved MAJALEFA. This talented lead vocal lady was the anchor talent for the entire album singing 6 six songs on the album. She was truly talented, especially when you hear her vocal abilities on “Ke Tshaba Moya”.

C’mon man apostolic music is a wonder of wonders.

Unfortunately… when I tracked the group down, I was told she’s gone to become a sangoma. SHOCK!

In that note. Till next time!

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THECHOIRCHANNEL: THE BLUE TRAIN HAS CAPTURED NTATE BALOYI

This is what he had to say after hearing the music for the very first me:

“It is a wonder this choir has not reached me sooner because they have improved impressively on their musical works and it seems to me they have made friends with the process of recording. This album is WONDERFUL and a great addition to any collection.

When I was asked to watch the groups performance on Ezomoya I could not even stand to watch more than 2minutes ( I HATE DETEST BAD CHOIR PERFORMANCES ), because I was just turned-off. It seems to me the group suffers from the problem of “the right song selection for maximum effect when on TV!.” Ntate J M Baloyi

When their songs landed on my desk, It took me seven months before I even listened to a single track. Why?...well that TV Performance spoiled my interest. Yeah, that bad! But anyhow, when I finally got around to listening to the album, I was amazed, surprised and for the very first time realized how good the group is.”

Read much more and some of his insightful analysis of the groups music, when Ntate  Baloyi reviews Lejwe La Motheo. Also you will get o hear some of what he considers the best tracks on their album.

If you want your group to be reviewed by the legendary and talent Ntate J Baloyi, pleas email us at thechoirchannel @ gmail.com. We will send you all the details. Catch Ntate Baloyi on INSIDEPOSTOLA reviewing and analyzing some of your favorite groups.

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INSIDEPOSTOLA: JUNIOR BARORISI (CLASSIC)

The first album by this group was awesome. It has only 8 (eight) tracks but trust me they are still the best compositions to-date, earning their place in our classics collection.

They songs include:

SIDE ONE: Moemedi, Moshe, U Jesu Wami, Communication.

SIDE TWO: Lerato, Lefu, Lekunutu and Satane

Lets review shall we. When we listen to songs such as “Communication”, they more relevant today as they were then and musically the quality of the group was so unique that it did not sound like Barorisi Ba Morena.  Take a song such as “Lerato” which was favorite of mine and copied by many choirs across the country. That’s how choirs knew they had a hit on their hands. Everyone wanted to sing the songs – copy and perform the original. Some choirs would perform the song so well that you would be convinced its the original choir. Good old days hey?

Then we have “Lefu” yet another successful track which was perform at funeral and such. Great composition, arrange and production including the fact that lead vocals were great. When that the other lead vocals with a sweet voice guy signals “Jeso Oitse” my goodness… perfection. Oh man that first-part going “Lekukutu Le Morena”, also a great track which sounded simple but was well executed. What I loved most is that you heard what they were singing about.

‘Moemedi” came at the heels of MAJLEFA’s MOEMEDI (more on that on our next post). Junior’s Moemedi was excellent, very unique and a perfect showcase of that talent pool. There is a vocal affectation on one of the female leads and I remember we used to make fun of her and say ‘Ampiki Moya o Halalelang” whereas he says “Aha hihi Moya o Halalelang”.

Eish…kegopola step sa “Moshe” on stage as “Holy Ocean” – one the best choirs from Limpopo in the 90’s, as they performed this track.  

Fast forward to the current Junior Barorisi….very different musically!

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INSIDEPOSTOLA: DIRA DIKA NTHLOYA

After seeing The O’Jays perform I was taken back to one of the best albums I ever heard during the golden era of apostolic music.

Jerusalem E Ncha released an album 1990 titled “Dira Dika Nhloya”. It is was one of the four albums which send Jerusalema E Ncha into national popularity with so much airplay it was crazy. The other three albums were “Re Boke Ka Pelo”, “Rea U Boka Morena”, and “Suna Maru”.

I remember watching Jerusalema E Ncha on Dumisani/Tumisang and could not believe my eyes as they performed “Joko Ea Hao” and “Hale Lakatsa Hotseba”. The vocal talent and musical affectation quality of the entire albums and both songs is so super that am always listening for any choir which can developed anything of the same standard yet original. Am still waiting.

This is truly a classic with songs like: Batswasi Ba Batho, Thato, Alleluya, and Jesu O Kgutletse.

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INSIDEPOSTOLA: BARORISI BA MORENA EARLY DAYS

I  was listening to an old album by Barorisi Ba Morena as I reflect on the changes of apostolic music. The album is titled: “TSA BAPOSTOLA” which is the best album of all time by BARORISI. This was when Ntate Tlou still stuck to traditional apostolic before they changed to contemporary.

I find it interesting that even today there is no choir across the beautiful Southern Africa that can deliver postola like Barorisi Ba Morena did on this album. Every song moves you which not what you can claim in todays apostolic recordings. Even Barorisi Ba Morena cant record the same quality of postola as they did during the times of “TSA BAPOSTOLA”.

Incase you are still lost, the album had songs like:

SIDE 1: Hambani’ Kancane, Morena O Re Thuse, Sefefo Sa Moya, Lihle Le Zulu, Hoja Ke Sena Wena

SIDE 2: Bonga Bonga, Ketla Kele Feela-Feela, Uyeza Ujesu, Swing Low Sweet Chariot and Glory, Glory.

PS: I am not Zulu, if there any errors in words please take them up with Gallo. I just re-wrote. My favorite songs highlighted.

I’ve had this cassette, yes…thanks for laughing! Anyway… I had this cassette for a very long time and it does not get old nor boring. In fact it competes very well and always wins against these new recording by choirs.

The most beautiful thing about this album is that you can hear that the choir was very small when going into studio but the must, like any true apostolic sound, is still excellent years later since recording.

We will always miss such talent and here is to hoping that God sends us more talented minds in apostolic music NOT clap n tap.

Signed: J M Baloyi

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INSIDEPOSTOLA: THE OJAYS – A FORMIDABLE RETURN OF JERUSALEMA ENCHA

It comes as a welcome surprise and delight to see and hear the music of JERUSALEMA E NCHA. The O’JAYS are back and its as if they never left, as we see the old grannies and granddads taking their duly authorized and earned positions in the history of apostolic music; returning the glory of the work done by Ntate Motaung to its rightful place in the history books.

When I hear the voices, the sound and the precision in music, I become overwhelmed with a true sense of musical justice as for over a decade we have been abused by sounds claiming to be Jerusalema E Ncha but now we can marvel at the true sound.

A special thank you to Mme Lucky, Mme Motaung, Mme Helen, Ntate Javas and the rest of The O’Jays for such a delight correction in musical history!

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THECHOIRCHANNEL: INSIDEPOSTOLA™

Greetings!

Perhaps there is no song that truly captured the music of postola in the early days like the song “UYEZA, UJESU” by Barorisi Ba Morena in the late 70’s. The 80’s brought a slew of hits from the legends of apostolic gospel music.n But the late 80's and early 90's was owned by Jerusalema E Ncha, present tough competition for Barorisi.

Barorisi Ba Morena (Gallo) was the first group to find recording success, 

followed closely by Jerusalema E Ncha (CCP/EMI) and 

eventually Majalefa A Morena (RPM/Gallo). 

These are the pioneers of POSTOLA – the music. The first groups to record and find commercial success "ka mmino oa moya, mmino oa baprofeta! Alleluya!

The three legends went on to record some of the most memorable albums under their respective labels. However, it was the late 80’s and early 90’s that the apostolic gospel music really exploded into a splendor of talent and musical master pieces in the form of new and old groups taking a more noticeable stand in the world of POSTOLA®.

Welcome to INSIDEPOSTOLA® on TheChoirChannel with me, John Baloyi. I will be bringing you opinion pieces, interviews with best voices and groups, and biographies/profiles.

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THECHOIRCHANNEL: THE NEW VOICE

We are happy to officially introduce Ntate J M Baloyi as the new voice for TheChoirChannel. He will be responsible for writing regularly for our blog and reviewing both groups and talents for TheChoirChannel.

From today, you will receive well written and exciting opinion pieces, interviews and reviews by John Baloyi. This is brought to you to build an engaged universe with Choir fans across South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe and the world.

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THECHOIRCHANNEL: NEW VIDEOS! FINALLY

We will be presenting new videos from the Top40 Choirs we will working with closely for the content needs of TheChoirChannel. Enjoy this starter by Balatedi Ba Morena titled Seteng Sediba:

THE GOSPEL TRAIN is truly a talent bunch which we hope to bring from BALATEDI BA MORENA!

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THECHOIRCHANNEL: SCHEDULING SPECIAL HOURS OF PRIMETIME TV

We are excited to announce that trials are now underway to determine programming needs for a  primetime lineup of content which will feature original series programming ranging from biographical, drama, and documentaries.

This primetime block will air an hour daily with special content produced for the weekend.

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