Are there certain types of music that make you smile and leave you in a good mood? In today's programme we hear from someone who plays the penny whistle and Kwela music with his band. And you'll get a chance to discover whether you find Kwela to be a type of feel-good music!

Try to answer the following questions as you listen to the programme; the answers are in the programme:

1: Where does Kwela music come from and when did it first appear?
2: What type of instrument is the penny whistle?
3: Is Kwela still popular today?

You can download the script at the bottom of this page.

Listen to the programme
	Kwela and the Penny Whistle

Words and expressions from the programme

the trumpet
a brass instrument that you blow into; it has three buttons which you press to get different notes

a band
a group of people who play music together

busking
playing music or singing in a public place so that people will give you money

Teddy Boy
in the 1950s, a young man dressed in very narrow trousers, a long loose jacket and shoes with very thick soles would be known as 'a Teddy Boy'

trendy
up-to-date, fashionable

latched on
hooked onto, connected to something

Programme script (pdf - 19k)