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Arap Momoen II (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR165 (1950) , 1 page(s)
Two drinking songs under the same title expressing thanks to their host for the party and wishing him 'farewell' as they leave.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR165 (1950) , 1 page(s)
Description
Two drinking songs under the same title expressing thanks to their host for the party and wishing him 'farewell' as they leave.
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
Drinking Song, Vocals, group
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Arap Momoen II (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR165 , 1 min
Two drinking songs under the same title expressing thanks to their host for the party and wishing him 'farewell' as they leave.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR165 , 1 min
Description
Two drinking songs under the same title expressing thanks to their host for the party and wishing him 'farewell' as they leave.
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.
Tracks
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Baligasium (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR140 (1952) , 1 page(s)
Performers such as these on the lute and lyres are in great demand in Uganda where they still fulfill an important function as dispensers of news and opinions. Most important matters of public concern will find their way into such songs and thus help crystalise public opinion. The efficient musician and composer i...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR140 (1952) , 1 page(s)
Description
Performers such as these on the lute and lyres are in great demand in Uganda where they still fulfill an important function as dispensers of news and opinions. Most important matters of public concern will find their way into such songs and thus help crystalise public opinion. The efficient musician and composer is thus an integral part of ths social scheme in Uganda.
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
Mpondo
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Banana bana Kayata (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR184 , 3 mins
The percussion noise is made by beating two pieces of metal onto the side of the drum. The friction drum is a simple membrane drum with the lower end open. The stick is pierced through a hole in the center of the membrane and hangs inside the body of the drum being suitably attached to the membrane by small cross...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR184 , 3 mins
Description
The percussion noise is made by beating two pieces of metal onto the side of the drum. The friction drum is a simple membrane drum with the lower end open. The stick is pierced through a hole in the center of the membrane and hangs inside the body of the drum being suitably attached to the membrane by small cross pieces pierced through the stick itself. The player usually sits on the ground with the drum resting on his legs, the open end toward h...
The percussion noise is made by beating two pieces of metal onto the side of the drum. The friction drum is a simple membrane drum with the lower end open. The stick is pierced through a hole in the center of the membrane and hangs inside the body of the drum being suitably attached to the membrane by small cross pieces pierced through the stick itself. The player usually sits on the ground with the drum resting on his legs, the open end toward his body. Having moistened his hands or sometimes a cloth) with water he sets the membrane in vibration by the friction of his hands pulling the stick downwards towards him. In this way a roaring sound is made and rhythms produced by alternating the stroke between the two hands. It is essential to keep the two hands wet, having the same effect as resin on a violin bow.
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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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Bathi abafana ndisandindazana (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR062 (1957) , 1 page(s)
The whole crowd of about 60 women and girls swayed from foot to foot as they sang with great enthusiasm. It is clearly a well known and much loved tune in this region.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR062 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Description
The whole crowd of about 60 women and girls swayed from foot to foot as they sang with great enthusiasm. It is clearly a well known and much loved tune in this region.
Date Written / Recorded
1957
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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Bathi abafana ndisandindazana (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR062 , 2 mins
The whole crowd of about 60 women and girls swayed from foot to foot as they sang with great enthusiasm. It is clearly a well known and much loved tune in this region.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR062 , 2 mins
Description
The whole crowd of about 60 women and girls swayed from foot to foot as they sang with great enthusiasm. It is clearly a well known and much loved tune in this region.
Date Written / Recorded
1957
Field of Study
World Music
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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Birikandratu mapa (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR121 (1952) , 2 page(s)
"The Chief wants me to work! The Commandant wants me to work! The Notables want me to work! The Europeans want me to work! Madam tells me to work! The Doctor tells me to work! Everyone wants me to work!"
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR121 (1952) , 2 page(s)
Description
"The Chief wants me to work! The Commandant wants me to work! The Notables want me to work! The Europeans want me to work! Madam tells me to work! The Doctor tells me to work! Everyone wants me to work!"
Date Written / Recorded
1952
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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Birikandratu mapa (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR121 , 2 mins
"I am very happy when I drink because I like beer." The lute accompaniment appears to be more of a rhythmic ground than a melodic accompaniment.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR121 , 2 mins
Description
"I am very happy when I drink because I like beer." The lute accompaniment appears to be more of a rhythmic ground than a melodic accompaniment.
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
World Music
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.
Tracks
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Bwezi langa (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR191 (1950) , 2 page(s)
"I had a friend but the High God has taken him away." The pauses in the music are caused by the necessity of having to apply spittle to the bow. The fingering of the single string is done by the inside of the 2nd segment of the fingers of the left hand and not by the tips of the fingers. The open string was tuned...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR191 (1950) , 2 page(s)
Description
"I had a friend but the High God has taken him away." The pauses in the music are caused by the necessity of having to apply spittle to the bow. The fingering of the single string is done by the inside of the 2nd segment of the fingers of the left hand and not by the tips of the fingers. The open string was tuned to 182 vs. The string was made of twisted Wazi bark, it had a small friction pad of Ilala palm leaf (koko) would onto where the reed bo...
"I had a friend but the High God has taken him away." The pauses in the music are caused by the necessity of having to apply spittle to the bow. The fingering of the single string is done by the inside of the 2nd segment of the fingers of the left hand and not by the tips of the fingers. The open string was tuned to 182 vs. The string was made of twisted Wazi bark, it had a small friction pad of Ilala palm leaf (koko) would onto where the reed bow (uta) was applied to the string. A loop of bark string was used near the Mtowo peg for fine tuning, straining the string downwards towards the Mpini neck. The goat skin membrane was pinned onto a carved wooden bowl with a sound hole cut into its side.
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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
Drinking Song, Lute, Karigo
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Chief Gidion Magak (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR167 (1950) , 1 page(s)
Chief Gidion Magak enlisted in the 1914-18 war when he went to fight in the army and received many medals for his bravery.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR167 (1950) , 1 page(s)
Description
Chief Gidion Magak enlisted in the 1914-18 war when he went to fight in the army and received many medals for his bravery.
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
Drinking Song, Bell, Gara
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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