Cape Town violinist blasts stereotypes
In the townships of Cape Town, playing the violin or the cello has been something for the few people who could afford the expensive instruments and regular lessons. But now one young man, 23-year-old Siyathemba Nteta, is challenging the stereotype that classical music is for rich white people. He teaches children in his township how to play the violin – and even holds lessons in the local language, Xhosa.
Listen to the report by Kim Chakanetsa in Cape Town:
Cape Town violinist blasts stereotypes
Siyathemba Nteta says people were surprised when he started playing the violin – but that didn’t bother him (Photo: K. Chakanetsa)
Siyathemba teaches in Xhosa, the local language (Photo: K. Chakanetsa)
- Siyathemba’s students are discovering the joy he found at age 13 (Photo: K. Chakanetsa)
Siyathemba plays in the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Here’s their Facebook page.
