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Series: Lost History Files
Episode: ‘Daar Kom Die Alibama’: From warship to anthem

Hello, I'm Dr. Philip, and welcome to Lost History Files, a channel dedicated to shining a light on forgotten, neglected, and lesser-known episodes in history.

‘Daar kom die Alibama’ is more than just a song – it’s a piece of history. This video explores the fascinating journey of the tune, tracing its origins to the Confederate raider CSS Alabama’s celebrated appearance in Table Bay at the height of the American Civil War. Discover how this famous event was commemorated in a celebratory Cape Malay folk song, and why it continues to hold such significance at festivals and gatherings today.

Join us as we uncover the story of how a vessel became a melody, and how a melody became a timeless anthem.

I'm grateful to viewer Jenny Lea for suggesting a video on this topic.

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My thanks to the Drakensberg Boys Choir for giving me permission to include their joyful version of the song in this video. You can watch the same performance on the Drakies' YouTube channel:    • Drakensberg Boys Choir - Daar Kom Die Alibama  

The outro music in this episode is: J.S. Bach, Ouverture No. 2 En Si Mineur, BWV 1067. Sourced from Musopen (Public Domain 1.0 licence). Excerpts selected and gently faded.

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