Promoting elderly wellbeing through indigenous music and choral performance

This paper explores the impact of indigenous instrumental music and choir performances on the wellbeing of elderly individuals who perform their music at the Hlanganani Malamulele Society for the Aged centre in Giyani, Limpopo Province, South Africa. It examines how these musical activities provide emotional nourishment and promote happiness and wellbeing among the elderly. Through interviews, performances, music transcription, participation, and observation, the study finds that engagement in music activities, such as choir singing, performing and listening to indigenous instruments, significantly promotes the wellbeing and health of the elderly. The findings suggest that these musical activities contribute to the reduction of stress and depression while encouraging a fulfilling lifestyle for the elderly participants. This paper argues that indigenous instrumental and choral music play a crucial role in fostering a healthy, wellbeing and happy life for the elderly members.