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Akakalu Babini (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR126 , 5 mins
The large Igogo deja was carved out of a single log and shaped like an antelope. It was 43" tall, the body 52" long, the tail 28 1/2" and the head 33". It was 42 1/2" wide, a total of 9 foot 5 1/2" long from tip to tail. The four legs were 10" tall carrying the triangular sectioned body, sounding two notes -- 56...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR126 , 5 mins
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The large Igogo deja was carved out of a single log and shaped like an antelope. It was 43" tall, the body 52" long, the tail 28 1/2" and the head 33". It was 42 1/2" wide, a total of 9 foot 5 1/2" long from tip to tail. The four legs were 10" tall carrying the triangular sectioned body, sounding two notes -- 56 and 48 vs. one from either flank. The wooden drums are in reality wooden gongs from which two or more tones can be produced according...
The large Igogo deja was carved out of a single log and shaped like an antelope. It was 43" tall, the body 52" long, the tail 28 1/2" and the head 33". It was 42 1/2" wide, a total of 9 foot 5 1/2" long from tip to tail. The four legs were 10" tall carrying the triangular sectioned body, sounding two notes -- 56 and 48 vs. one from either flank. The wooden drums are in reality wooden gongs from which two or more tones can be produced according to the position of the blow. The two sides of the slit usually record two distinct tones when hit near the mouth of the slit. Blows in this position appear to be those usually employed when sending messages or signals. For dancing, lighter tones can be produced by striking the upper ends of the drum, and deeper notes by hitting low down on the body of the drum nearer the waist. This recording is a part only of the dance already in progress.
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Date Written / Recorded
1952
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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Alaina n’kuphika nkhwani (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR097 (1958) , 2 page(s)
This kind of dance, they say, was first introduced into the district by Yao people, about 15 years ago, 1940, when it was originally sung in the Yao language, from the Fort Johnstone District. But the Chewa girls liked the dance and made up their own words for it. They reflect the young girls growing sense of resp...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR097 (1958) , 2 page(s)
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This kind of dance, they say, was first introduced into the district by Yao people, about 15 years ago, 1940, when it was originally sung in the Yao language, from the Fort Johnstone District. But the Chewa girls liked the dance and made up their own words for it. They reflect the young girls growing sense of responsibility toward her domestic duties. "Alaina nkuphika nkhwani nanga ine ndidyele ciani alaina Mai wanga nkuphika nkhwani nanga ine nd...
This kind of dance, they say, was first introduced into the district by Yao people, about 15 years ago, 1940, when it was originally sung in the Yao language, from the Fort Johnstone District. But the Chewa girls liked the dance and made up their own words for it. They reflect the young girls growing sense of responsibility toward her domestic duties. "Alaina nkuphika nkhwani nanga ine ndidyele ciani alaina Mai wanga nkuphika nkhwani nanga ine ndidyele ciani." "Alaina cooked vegetables, what shall I do for vegetables myself? My mother cooked vegetables, what shall I do for vegetables myself?"
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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
Dance, African Drumming, Clapping, hand
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Ancient Civilizations of Southern Africa
produced by Robin Hogarth, 1948- (ARC Music Productions, 2005), 1 hour 18 mins, 31 page(s)
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produced by Robin Hogarth, 1948- (ARC Music Productions, 2005), 1 hour 18 mins, 31 page(s)
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Contributor
Diz Heller, Robin Hogarth, 1948-
Date Published / Released
2005-05-03
Publisher
ARC Music Productions
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Ani sibani nimakuba (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR037 (1957) , 1 page(s)
"Marry me, my dear friend. At our home in Nyasaland, the sand is white as cement. If you go to Lusaka you will find there Aleck Nkhata, the Tonga who comes from Nyasaland, of the same line as myself. At our home in Nyasaland, I played the bangwe with Tajiri, my friend who is dead."
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR037 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Description
"Marry me, my dear friend. At our home in Nyasaland, the sand is white as cement. If you go to Lusaka you will find there Aleck Nkhata, the Tonga who comes from Nyasaland, of the same line as myself. At our home in Nyasaland, I played the bangwe with Tajiri, my friend who is dead."
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
African Drumming, Bangwe
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Announcing a death (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR129 (1952) , 1 page(s)
Away from the Congo River itself, it appears that the art of sending drum messages deteriorates into the sending of signals only, the former being based upon the tonality of the individual words comprising the sentences transmitted, the latter comprising pre-set phrases and rhythms to which certain significance i...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR129 (1952) , 1 page(s)
Description
Away from the Congo River itself, it appears that the art of sending drum messages deteriorates into the sending of signals only, the former being based upon the tonality of the individual words comprising the sentences transmitted, the latter comprising pre-set phrases and rhythms to which certain significance is attached. The signals may have arisen from messages in the past but the skill of "talking" on the drums has almost if not entirely va...
Away from the Congo River itself, it appears that the art of sending drum messages deteriorates into the sending of signals only, the former being based upon the tonality of the individual words comprising the sentences transmitted, the latter comprising pre-set phrases and rhythms to which certain significance is attached. The signals may have arisen from messages in the past but the skill of "talking" on the drums has almost if not entirely vanished among the Mangbele. The significance of the "Tamatsaro" signal was not explained.
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Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
African Drumming, Drum
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Announcing a death (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR129 , 1 min
Away from the Congo River itself, it appears that the art of sending drum messages deteriorates into the sending of signals only, the former being based upon the tonality of the individual words comprising the sentences transmitted, the latter comprising pre-set phrases and rhythms to which certain significance i...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR129 , 1 min
Description
Away from the Congo River itself, it appears that the art of sending drum messages deteriorates into the sending of signals only, the former being based upon the tonality of the individual words comprising the sentences transmitted, the latter comprising pre-set phrases and rhythms to which certain significance is attached. The signals may have arisen from messages in the past but the skill of "talking" on the drums has almost if not entirely va...
Away from the Congo River itself, it appears that the art of sending drum messages deteriorates into the sending of signals only, the former being based upon the tonality of the individual words comprising the sentences transmitted, the latter comprising pre-set phrases and rhythms to which certain significance is attached. The signals may have arisen from messages in the past but the skill of "talking" on the drums has almost if not entirely vanished among the Mangbele. The significance of the "Tamatsaro" signal was not explained.
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Date Written / Recorded
1952
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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Asante Kete Drumming: Music of Ghana
performed by Isaac Nketia, Gabriel Ololai Martey, fl. 2000, Yaw Damso, fl. 2000 and Richard Dwoomoh, The Nsuase Kete Group (Lyrichord, 2007), 59 mins, 5 page(s)
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performed by Isaac Nketia, Gabriel Ololai Martey, fl. 2000, Yaw Damso, fl. 2000 and Richard Dwoomoh, The Nsuase Kete Group (Lyrichord, 2007), 59 mins, 5 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
2007-10-13
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Nsuase Kete Group, Isaac Nketia, Gabriel Ololai Martey, fl. 2000, Yaw Damso, fl. 2000, Richard Dwoomoh
Author / Creator
The Nsuase Kete Group, Isaac Nketia, Gabriel Ololai Martey, fl. 2000, Yaw Damso, fl. 2000, Richard Dwoomoh
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Lyrichord
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Barry Van Zyl: African Heart Beat - Drums And Percussion From Southern Africa
produced by Barry van Zyl and Robin Hogarth, 1948-; performed by Barry van Zyl (ARC Music Productions, 2008), 56 mins, 10 page(s)
Sample
produced by Barry van Zyl and Robin Hogarth, 1948-; performed by Barry van Zyl (ARC Music Productions, 2008), 56 mins, 10 page(s)
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Barry van Zyl
Contributor
Duncan Mackay, Barry van Zyl, Robin Hogarth, 1948-
Author / Creator
Barry van Zyl
Date Published / Released
2008-04-28
Publisher
ARC Music Productions
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Batele bwankya (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR146 (1950) , 1 page(s)
A set of Enkoito drums consists of the following:-- 1. Mpero. The smallest, c. 8" membrane. 2. Ntimbo. The Starter, the drum on which the basic ryhthm is kept. C. 10" - 12" membrane. 5. Nyaminyeko, the bass drum upon which the syncopations are played. C. 12" - 18" membrane.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR146 (1950) , 1 page(s)
Description
A set of Enkoito drums consists of the following:-- 1. Mpero. The smallest, c. 8" membrane. 2. Ntimbo. The Starter, the drum on which the basic ryhthm is kept. C. 10" - 12" membrane. 5. Nyaminyeko, the bass drum upon which the syncopations are played. C. 12" - 18" membrane.
Date Written / Recorded
1950
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
African Drumming, Drum, Clapping, hand
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Butaka (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR015 , 1 min
Item b) shows the Chondo drum used as an accompaniment to a song. The Chondo drum in this case was a small portable wooden gong of about 24" long and 12" diameter hollowed out through a slit with a rectangular hole at either end. The drum was placed on an insulation ring made of bound grass.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR015 , 1 min
Description
Item b) shows the Chondo drum used as an accompaniment to a song. The Chondo drum in this case was a small portable wooden gong of about 24" long and 12" diameter hollowed out through a slit with a rectangular hole at either end. The drum was placed on an insulation ring made of bound grass.
Date Written / Recorded
1957
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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