Amabutho Perfoming Arts' repertoire is called IMBUBE, ISICATHAMIYA sung most prominently in Zulu. This type of singing started in the 1920's with the founding of such choirs as the Crocodile and the Durban evening Birds in South Africa.

The Choirs influence spread like wild fire throughout all Southern African countries where there are communities with Zulu historical origins and connections. Few groups have perfected this form of music and been promoted as much as the present day LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO However, Amabutho are a great force to recon with, - good to watch and amazingly brilliant to listen to.

The modern style of IMBUBE, ISICATHAMIYA lyrics about war, suffering, love,famine, happiness and Christianity - Among other things. It was the migrant peoples from poor Southern African States who indulged in the singing and dancing to while up monotonous time in the gold mine compounds around Johannesburg where they worked away from their homes and womenfolk.

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