Dogalen a Mabaso - Stellenbosch University Choir

Conducted by André van der Merwe Composed by Nilo Alcala The composer employs ostinato patterns and bitonality to convey the story of Dogalen. Dogalen snatched a charm from an old woman. With the charm she planned to enchant a rich sultan. However, the charm fell from her window into the hands of another woman, Raga. As the sultan passed by, Raga presented the charm to him and he fell in love with her. Dogalen’s heart was broken.