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Marais & Miranda
12+ albums
folkEducationalafrikaanssouth africasouth african
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Josef Marais and Miranda were balladeers. Both immigrants to the U.S., they met during WW2 while working at the Office of War Information. They pooled their musical talents, fell in love, and built a strong and dedicated marital and musical partnership. They first presented their artistry to the rather specialized audiences who attended New York folk music clubs such as the Village Vanguard. However, their popularity quickly grew, not just in the U.S. but worldwide, and resulted in a loyal following that has persisted from 1945 to the present. Their repertoire encompassed an eclectic selection of folk ballads, art songs, indigenous music, and original compositions, sung in both the original language and the English adaptations of Josef's arrangements. Whether they performed a song that was original or traditional, their presentation was utterly unique and their style completely their own. Their voices blended masterfully with Josef's guitar and baroque viols, while Miranda often provided rhythmic accompaniment on indigenous instruments. Together, they unerringly conveyed their joy in music and their zest for living. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
top songs
albums
More Nature Songs
Nature Songs
More Nature Songs (from Ballads for the Age of Science)
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Joseph Marais & Miranda Revisit the South African Veld with the Bushveld Band
Nature Songs (from Ballads for the Age of Science)
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The Sound of Tiki
Marais & Miranda In Person
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Circus Themes
Go native
Africana Suite
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Sven A. Kirsten Presents: The Sound Of Tiki
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South African Folk Songs