Weekend Music: Freddie Gwala, King of the Pantsula
Posted: March 22nd, 2009 | Author: kamau | Filed under: fashion, music, music video | Comments Off
Amadamara by Freddie Gwala
Freddie Gwala: After completing a jail sentence for car theft, Freddie Gwala embarked on a successful international musical career in the 90’s; his personal style/street cred made him a pantsula icon. [via Throwing Shade]
Pantsula?:
Pantsula is a South African township dance form that emerged in the ’50s. It represents a way of life, dress and speech (tsotsitaal) and is considered symbolic of township culture.
