 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (September 2024) |
Rhoda Barry | |
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| Born | 7 February 1916 Wakkerstroom, Transvaal, South Africa |
| Died | 14 July 2011 (aged 95) Wakkerstroom, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation(s) | Librarian, Composer, Poet |
| Known for | Composing the children's song "Eendjies, eendjies" |
| Notable work | Eendjies, eendjies, Wiegelied |
Rhoda Barry (7 February 1916 – 14 July 2011) was a librarian, composer, and poet, best known for her contribution to Afrikaans children's songs. She composed the well-known song "Eendjies, eendjies", which is often considered a traditional song of unknown origin. Her work had a lasting influence on early childhood music education in South Africa.[1]
- ^ Liebenberg, Irma. "Rhoda Barry: A Woman of Influence in a World She Was Not Part Of." South African Journal of Cultural History 37(2), December 2023, pp. 108–134. DOI:10.54272/sach.2023.v37n2a6.