Black Faced Minstrelsy In South Africa’s Influence On The Custom Of Isicathamiya Groups Wearing White Gloves And Sometimes Making The “Jazz Hands” Gesture (complete reprint)

According to Pancocojams, Edited by Azizi Powell [This is a complete reprint of a 2022 pancocojams post that was last updated on October 8, 2026. That 2022 post remains on this blog. It has no discussion thread comments as of Oct. 8, 2026, but comments are welcome for that post and for this 2026 post.] **** This pancocojams post presents three videos of South Africa’s Isicathamaya groups wearing white gloves or (since at least 2017) wearing gloves of another color. In at least one of these videos, an Isicathamiya  group makes a form of the “jazz hands” gesture. The content of this post is presented for historical, cultural, and entertainment purposes. All copyrights remain with their owners. Thanks to all those who helped develop the vocal performance styles that are featured in this post. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those are featured in this post. Thanks to all those a