The 'Shanty-Choir of
the Sailing Club Hamme' of Germany visited South Africa and also gave a concert in
Pietermaritzburg. Radio Khwezi was invited and recorded an excellent performance and many interviews with choir members. The
choir was founded 21 years ago and sings mainly chants that used to be sung by harbour
labourers as well as seamen songs.
Valentin Volker,
chairperson of the 'Deutsche Verein Pietermaritzburg'
Hartmuth Hesse of
the 'Shanty-Choir of
the Sailing Club Hamme'