Stop using the word cantata

Stop using the word cantata

As Easter approaches, various churches and para-church organisations throughout Malawi are organising events they designate as cantatas. In our major urban centres such as Blantyre, Lilongwe and Zomba, several Easter ‘cantatas’ have already occurred or are forthcoming at assorted venues, from cathedrals to community halls. These proceedings typically bring together multiple choral groups, each taking turns to present one or more pieces from thei…