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Aku dewile nu wakate pwana dewile (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 , 2 mins
The music for the Zande round dance. All the dancers perform the same steps in unison, short quick steps to and fro, turning into file and then facing inwards again, gradually moving around in an anti-clockwise direction. The enthusiasm of the Zande men and women for their Kponingbo xylophone dance has to be expe...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 , 2 mins
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The music for the Zande round dance. All the dancers perform the same steps in unison, short quick steps to and fro, turning into file and then facing inwards again, gradually moving around in an anti-clockwise direction. The enthusiasm of the Zande men and women for their Kponingbo xylophone dance has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. The dancers are caught in the swirl of the music and compel sympathetic action from everyone within ea...
The music for the Zande round dance. All the dancers perform the same steps in unison, short quick steps to and fro, turning into file and then facing inwards again, gradually moving around in an anti-clockwise direction. The enthusiasm of the Zande men and women for their Kponingbo xylophone dance has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. The dancers are caught in the swirl of the music and compel sympathetic action from everyone within earshot. The tuning of the xylophone was:-- 976, 880, 784, 672, 584, 488, 440, 392, 336, 292, 244 vs.
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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
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Alaina n’kuphika nkhwani (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR097 , 2 mins
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 , 2 mins
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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
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Copyright Message
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Alume yerani malo (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR162 , 3 mins
The singer calls to those behind to hurry and catch up with the dance team as they are going to a big dance competition. This item is a fascinating example of the authentic 2 against 3 African cross rhythm.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR162 , 3 mins
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The singer calls to those behind to hurry and catch up with the dance team as they are going to a big dance competition. This item is a fascinating example of the authentic 2 against 3 African cross rhythm.
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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Amai, Amai, ndikunene eleli (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR087 , 2 mins
"Mother, mother I will say much to you You have taken my child. I myself am only small You have taken my child. No, you have taken my child, as I say."
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR087 , 2 mins
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"Mother, mother I will say much to you You have taken my child. I myself am only small You have taken my child. No, you have taken my child, as I say."
Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Amati akatambe tilawe (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 , 3 mins
Three Mcoma dance songs for women and girls, with 2 goblet drums, one weighted and whistles (-11.515-). "She wanted to go dancing, but she got into trouble and could not go." The girls stand in a circle and come out in pairs prancing a few steps in the centre of the circle. They retire and the next two come out u...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 , 3 mins
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Three Mcoma dance songs for women and girls, with 2 goblet drums, one weighted and whistles (-11.515-). "She wanted to go dancing, but she got into trouble and could not go." The girls stand in a circle and come out in pairs prancing a few steps in the centre of the circle. They retire and the next two come out until the whole circle has been completed. It was done very gracefully. A graceful circle dance performed by young girls, pairs of dance...
Three Mcoma dance songs for women and girls, with 2 goblet drums, one weighted and whistles (-11.515-). "She wanted to go dancing, but she got into trouble and could not go." The girls stand in a circle and come out in pairs prancing a few steps in the centre of the circle. They retire and the next two come out until the whole circle has been completed. It was done very gracefully. A graceful circle dance performed by young girls, pairs of dancers coming out into the circle at a time.
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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
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Ambila baBemba na baLamba (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR178 , 3 mins
The Chisanzhi Mbira is the traditional type of the district: The basket rattle is a well-made woven article with a handle
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR178 , 3 mins
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The Chisanzhi Mbira is the traditional type of the district: The basket rattle is a well-made woven article with a handle
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Angozo (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR096 , 2 mins
Who Angozo might have been and what he had done could not be explained, but the song was, no doubt, founded on fact, and the singing of this song would ensure publicity. "Angoza, ine ee ee, umerewo ndimwano Ambani ee-ee-ee-ee! Simudziwa mbodola ansani ee-ee!" "Angozo (man's name) you are very indiscreet. You have...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR096 , 2 mins
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Who Angozo might have been and what he had done could not be explained, but the song was, no doubt, founded on fact, and the singing of this song would ensure publicity. "Angoza, ine ee ee, umerewo ndimwano Ambani ee-ee-ee-ee! Simudziwa mbodola ansani ee-ee!" "Angozo (man's name) you are very indiscreet. You have not kept our affair private."
Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Copyright Message
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Antu acilendo (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR185 , 3 mins
"Men who travel away from home Make their women think about them with longing As they sleep in their 'pyjamas' alone." The word "pyjama" has been adopted locally as "Majamara." In point of fact, the women do not sleep in pyjamas at all, they say, and it is used as a figure of speech.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR185 , 3 mins
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"Men who travel away from home Make their women think about them with longing As they sleep in their 'pyjamas' alone." The word "pyjama" has been adopted locally as "Majamara." In point of fact, the women do not sleep in pyjamas at all, they say, and it is used as a figure of speech.
Date Written / Recorded
1950
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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Atu (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR180 , 3 mins
"So many people have been born So many people have died Now all my folks are finished So who will keep me company when I die?" This song with its antiphonal call and answer is typical of the majority of folk songs of the Chokwe heard on the mines. This kind of performance is most difficult to record effectively fo...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR180 , 3 mins
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"So many people have been born So many people have died Now all my folks are finished So who will keep me company when I die?" This song with its antiphonal call and answer is typical of the majority of folk songs of the Chokwe heard on the mines. This kind of performance is most difficult to record effectively for several reasons.
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
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Awelemuwo ee dandaula (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR092 , 3 mins
The Ilala dance started, they say, irr 1957 in the Fort Johnstone district. It is danced by youths standing in rows or circles and shaking their shoulders forwards and backwards and thrusting out their chins in time with the syncopation of the Mudewa drums. This action requires great suppleness of the neck and up...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR092 , 3 mins
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The Ilala dance started, they say, irr 1957 in the Fort Johnstone district. It is danced by youths standing in rows or circles and shaking their shoulders forwards and backwards and thrusting out their chins in time with the syncopation of the Mudewa drums. This action requires great suppleness of the neck and upper spine to perform effectively. The movement is disntinctive to Ilala and is niether like the rippling of the Xhosa of the shaking of...
The Ilala dance started, they say, irr 1957 in the Fort Johnstone district. It is danced by youths standing in rows or circles and shaking their shoulders forwards and backwards and thrusting out their chins in time with the syncopation of the Mudewa drums. This action requires great suppleness of the neck and upper spine to perform effectively. The movement is disntinctive to Ilala and is niether like the rippling of the Xhosa of the shaking of the Chopi dancers.
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Date Written / Recorded
1958
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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