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Hongahonga lele (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR158 , 3 mins
The players start to play beginning with the pipe 3rd from the lowest. Each piper above then takes his rhythm from the next man below. If one fails to get started he holds up all the others above. The leader then comes along and gets his rhythm for him and his companions can then take up the rhythm until the trebl...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR158 , 3 mins
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The players start to play beginning with the pipe 3rd from the lowest. Each piper above then takes his rhythm from the next man below. If one fails to get started he holds up all the others above. The leader then comes along and gets his rhythm for him and his companions can then take up the rhythm until the treble player at last joins in. Set of 13 pipes. The tuning of this set was as follows: - 584, 520, 440, 392, 336, 292, giving a pentatonic...
The players start to play beginning with the pipe 3rd from the lowest. Each piper above then takes his rhythm from the next man below. If one fails to get started he holds up all the others above. The leader then comes along and gets his rhythm for him and his companions can then take up the rhythm until the treble player at last joins in. Set of 13 pipes. The tuning of this set was as follows: - 584, 520, 440, 392, 336, 292, giving a pentatonic scale. The total range was just over two octaves.
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Date Written / Recorded
1950
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Mabalane kgosi ra bokome (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR108 , 3 mins
"Mabalane Kgosi ra bokome O busa ka Motlhotlho." "The rule of Mabalane, the Chief who ruled in the North was the rule of a drunkard." (a beer strainer). "Motlhotlho" is the word for a beer strainer which is made of woven grass.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR108 , 3 mins
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"Mabalane Kgosi ra bokome O busa ka Motlhotlho." "The rule of Mabalane, the Chief who ruled in the North was the rule of a drunkard." (a beer strainer). "Motlhotlho" is the word for a beer strainer which is made of woven grass.
Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Mjinga masikiyo uzibe (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR158 , 3 mins
"If you wish to marry a girl from another village you should follow the advice of that village who know her well. Ignore things that appear to be untrue."
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR158 , 3 mins
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"If you wish to marry a girl from another village you should follow the advice of that village who know her well. Ignore things that appear to be untrue."
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Mundindo movement of Ngodo of Cabo Wukwane, 1955 (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR001 , 4 mins
The leader of this orchestra comes from the western region of the principal Chopi district of Zavala, from the village of Zandamela. Cabo Wukwane is one of the headmen of the chief Regulo Mikumbi. Their district includes the wide still waters of the river Inharrime, now no longer navigable, and the large Lake Pole...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR001 , 4 mins
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The leader of this orchestra comes from the western region of the principal Chopi district of Zavala, from the village of Zandamela. Cabo Wukwane is one of the headmen of the chief Regulo Mikumbi. Their district includes the wide still waters of the river Inharrime, now no longer navigable, and the large Lake Polela.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Mzeno I (part I movement from Ngodo of Regulo Nyakutowo) (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR006 , 4 mins
The district of Regulo Nyakutowo lies immediately west of that of the Paramount Chief of the Chopi, Wani Zavala. The most remarkable feature of this orchestra is that it has been led for over 30 years by a blind musician, Nyapose. It is said that he went blind at about the age of 25 years, having previously worked...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR006 , 4 mins
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The district of Regulo Nyakutowo lies immediately west of that of the Paramount Chief of the Chopi, Wani Zavala. The most remarkable feature of this orchestra is that it has been led for over 30 years by a blind musician, Nyapose. It is said that he went blind at about the age of 25 years, having previously worked like so many of his tribe, on the gold mines of the Witwatersrand. 'O-o Ngatu Hinge hichimugela Timbila tamakono manu tamakono manu n...
The district of Regulo Nyakutowo lies immediately west of that of the Paramount Chief of the Chopi, Wani Zavala. The most remarkable feature of this orchestra is that it has been led for over 30 years by a blind musician, Nyapose. It is said that he went blind at about the age of 25 years, having previously worked like so many of his tribe, on the gold mines of the Witwatersrand. 'O-o Ngatu Hinge hichimugela Timbila tamakono manu tamakono manu nadila chisanu hingaguma.' 'O...Us! We want to tell you about this year's new Timbila which is so good it is killing us!' A dance in which the musicians and dancers claim that their dance will entrance the people with its beauty and delight. The words of this Mzeno, like those of the Mwemiso were recorded before the actual playing, as it is sometimes difficult to hear what the singers are saying, while the orchestra plays.
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Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Mzeno movement of Ngodo of Cabo Wukwane, 1955 (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR001 , 4 mins
The leader of this orchestra comes from the western region of the principal Chopi district of Zavala, from the village of Zandamela. Cabo Wukwane is one of the headmen of the chief Regulo Mikumbi. Their district includes the wide still waters of the river Inharrime, now no longer navigable, and the large Lake Pole...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR001 , 4 mins
Description
The leader of this orchestra comes from the western region of the principal Chopi district of Zavala, from the village of Zandamela. Cabo Wukwane is one of the headmen of the chief Regulo Mikumbi. Their district includes the wide still waters of the river Inharrime, now no longer navigable, and the large Lake Polela.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Mzeno movement of Ngodo of Repulo Banguza 1955 Part II (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR005 , 6 mins
The full Mzeno with the usual repeats of each verse is featured on this recording as normally performed in the village. Komukomu, the leader of the orchestra can be heard during the introduction singing the first lines as he sits at his sange Timbila in the centre of the front line of the orchestra. A fine typical...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR005 , 6 mins
Description
The full Mzeno with the usual repeats of each verse is featured on this recording as normally performed in the village. Komukomu, the leader of the orchestra can be heard during the introduction singing the first lines as he sits at his sange Timbila in the centre of the front line of the orchestra. A fine typical Chopi tune. The woman who ululates at the end of the movement calls out 'Igumile' 'It is finished.'
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Mzeno wa Hafu Kumbani of Ngodo of Repulo Nyankowango, 1955 (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR001 , 3 mins
The leader of this Timbila Orchestra is a well-known player and composer, Hafu Kumbani, who has a large number of new Timbila tunes to his credit. The title Bandametu womgeniso appears to be commonly used by the eastern rather than the western Chopi. The Chopi clans which live to the east of the main body of the t...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR001 , 3 mins
Description
The leader of this Timbila Orchestra is a well-known player and composer, Hafu Kumbani, who has a large number of new Timbila tunes to his credit. The title Bandametu womgeniso appears to be commonly used by the eastern rather than the western Chopi. The Chopi clans which live to the east of the main body of the tribe, are said to have intermarried with the GiTonga tribe of the Inhambane District and to speak a distinctive dialect. Those who know...
The leader of this Timbila Orchestra is a well-known player and composer, Hafu Kumbani, who has a large number of new Timbila tunes to his credit. The title Bandametu womgeniso appears to be commonly used by the eastern rather than the western Chopi. The Chopi clans which live to the east of the main body of the tribe, are said to have intermarried with the GiTonga tribe of the Inhambane District and to speak a distinctive dialect. Those who know the Chopi well, claim that this can also be detected in the style of their playing and dancing and in the tunings of their Timbila xylophones. Regulo Nyankowango is considered to be one of the minor chiefs under Regulo Mikumbi of the Inharrime District. Living as they do to the east of the central Chopi, their dialect is distinctive and influenced by the GiTonga of the Inhambane District.
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Field of Study
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Content Type
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Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Ngeniso movement of Ngodo of Repulo Banguza 1955 Part I (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR005 , 2 mins
Ngensio: The Entry of the Dancers, is the first movement introducing the dancers when they file onto the dance floor and take up their position in line facing the orchestra.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR005 , 2 mins
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Ngensio: The Entry of the Dancers, is the first movement introducing the dancers when they file onto the dance floor and take up their position in line facing the orchestra.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Ngororombe tunes (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR173 , 2 mins
The Zezuru play ensembles of flutes, each player having two or three loose, end-blown flutes which he blows in his turn interpolating his notes at the right moments in the melody after the fashion of bell ringers. The players perform a number of variations interpreting voiced notes into the sequence of pipe notes.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR173 , 2 mins
Description
The Zezuru play ensembles of flutes, each player having two or three loose, end-blown flutes which he blows in his turn interpolating his notes at the right moments in the melody after the fashion of bell ringers. The players perform a number of variations interpreting voiced notes into the sequence of pipe notes.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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