The Cape Minstrels: Origins and Evolution of Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) in the Cape
… the areas where the Coons were allowed to compete were now off-limits to them, because they were located in “white … thereof. They also did away with tailcoats, which were now replaced with smaller jackets and also made use of … songs. Also, instead of string bands troupes were now accompanied by brass bands (Martin, 1999:136). The …