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Intombi zegoli zilalemagenwane (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR068 (1958) , 1 page(s)
Sung for the "reed" ceremonies or Mhlanga.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR068 (1958) , 1 page(s)
Description
Sung for the "reed" ceremonies or Mhlanga.
Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
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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Iyahlomi dlovu yekhay’ maye (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR069 (1958) , 1 page(s)
It was not known who the "elephant" was - it could have been either the king or the Queen Mother - as the honorific title applies to both.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR069 (1958) , 1 page(s)
Description
It was not known who the "elephant" was - it could have been either the king or the Queen Mother - as the honorific title applies to both.
Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Ceremonial piece, Song, Vocals, group
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Londinda (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR068 (1958) , 1 page(s)
A man in the group interpolated praises. The song is sung at weddings and also for the Mhlanga or "reed" ceremonies. It is only sung by the unmarried girls.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR068 (1958) , 1 page(s)
Description
A man in the group interpolated praises. The song is sung at weddings and also for the Mhlanga or "reed" ceremonies. It is only sung by the unmarried girls.
Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Chichewa
Copyright Message
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Wela welenu mama - o muku welada mi nshona (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR048 (1957) , 1 page(s)
The Kahaku dance is generally danced on ceremonial occasions.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR048 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Description
The Kahaku dance is generally danced on ceremonial occasions.
Date Written / Recorded
1957
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Ceremonial piece, Song, Dance, Bottle
Copyright Message
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Wena usekananza (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR068 (1958) , 1 page(s)
N/A
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR068 (1958) , 1 page(s)
Description
N/A
Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
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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