luisterliedjie, noun

/ˈleɪstə(r)ˌliki//ˈlœɪstə(r)ˌliki//ˈleɪstə(r)ˌlici/
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AfrikaansShow more Afrikaans, luister listen + liedjie little song.
An Afrikaans song with lyrics which contain a serious message, or which are considered more meaningful than those of most popular songs. Also attributive. See also liedjie.
1982 E. Prov. Herald 1 Mar. 9He (sc. David Kramer) has taken over from Anton Goosen the leadership in the new ‘luisterliedjie’ movement.
1983 Sunday Times 18 Sept. (Mag. Sect.) 35Karin Hougaardt is the little swallow of the new Afrikaans luisterliedjie.
1984 B. Ronge in Fair Lady 18 Apr. 9The Musiek and Liriek movement produced ‘luisterliedjies’. The composers and lyricists were trying to write songs of relevance, not meaningless pop lyrics.
1989 H.P. Toffoli in Style Feb. 41A quantum leap from the oozy lyrics of Bles Bridges and all those other luisterliedjie crooners we’re subjected to on the airwaves between ads.
An Afrikaans song with lyrics which contain a serious message, or which are considered more meaningful than those of most popular songs. Also attributive.
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