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Listening to a Phonograph, South Africa, c. 1902
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Listening to a Phonograph, South Africa, c. 1902
Illustration showing two Europeans demonstrating their phonograph (music machine) to a group of suitably impressed native South Africans, c.1902. Date: 29/03/1902
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Africans C1902 Demonstrating Impressed Listening Phonograph Suitably 1902 Europeans
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This illustration, dated March 29, 1902, depicts a pivotal moment in the introduction of modern technology to South Africa. In the image, two European men proudly demonstrate the wonders of a phonograph to a group of intrigued native South Africans. The phonograph, an early sound recording and reproduction device, was a novelty that had recently arrived in the region. The Europeans, dressed in their finest attire, cradle the bulky machine, its horn extended towards their African audience. The listeners, dressed in traditional garb, lean in with rapt attention, their eyes wide with curiosity and wonder. This scene encapsulates the transformative power of technology and the cross-cultural exchange that occurred during the colonial era. The phonograph, a symbol of progress and innovation, brought music and sound to new audiences, bridging the gap between different communities and fostering a shared appreciation for the art of music.
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