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Awa simene (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR084 , 3 mins
Sung in the old Ngoni style. The Chief calls out towards the end of the song that his people are the ones who came from the Swazi, down South (with the Gomani section of the Ngoni). This section migrated from Natal either just before or during the Shaka wars. "Some had brought fighting men to terrify me, but could...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR084 , 3 mins
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Sung in the old Ngoni style. The Chief calls out towards the end of the song that his people are the ones who came from the Swazi, down South (with the Gomani section of the Ngoni). This section migrated from Natal either just before or during the Shaka wars. "Some had brought fighting men to terrify me, but could do nothing. But here we still live and you could do nothing to us."
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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Awana wane wakuluganga (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR152 (1950) , 1 page(s)
The Puba dance is done in teams. The girls in two lines and the boys in two lines behind them. They move to and fro in file and leap into the air in time with the rhythm of the dance music.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR152 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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The Puba dance is done in teams. The girls in two lines and the boys in two lines behind them. They move to and fro in file and leap into the air in time with the rhythm of the dance music.
Date Written / Recorded
1950
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Awana wane wakuluganga (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR152 , 2 mins
The song reflects the considerable ability of Sukuma people to compose and sing intricate songs. Secret Societies, charms and occult ideas are an everyday part of the lives of the Sukuma people. Charms and counter charms to a people who know no physical chain of cause and effect and only a vague mental one, are st...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR152 , 2 mins
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The song reflects the considerable ability of Sukuma people to compose and sing intricate songs. Secret Societies, charms and occult ideas are an everyday part of the lives of the Sukuma people. Charms and counter charms to a people who know no physical chain of cause and effect and only a vague mental one, are still considered valuable. The Wigasha dance is performed sitting down with most of the action confined to stretching up the arms and twi...
The song reflects the considerable ability of Sukuma people to compose and sing intricate songs. Secret Societies, charms and occult ideas are an everyday part of the lives of the Sukuma people. Charms and counter charms to a people who know no physical chain of cause and effect and only a vague mental one, are still considered valuable. The Wigasha dance is performed sitting down with most of the action confined to stretching up the arms and twisting the torso. The team of dancers performs routine actions in unison with the arms and body.
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Date Written / Recorded
1950
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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Awe, iee, sankha wekha (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR079 (1958) , 2 page(s)
The meaning of neither song is clear. The singer claims that some of the words of the second song were in Tumbuka/Henga. The Kubu bow is a simple tall bow (56 inches) held vertically and strained near the lower end - the main segment of the string being 40 inches long. It has a gourd resonator. The player struck t...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR079 (1958) , 2 page(s)
Description
The meaning of neither song is clear. The singer claims that some of the words of the second song were in Tumbuka/Henga. The Kubu bow is a simple tall bow (56 inches) held vertically and strained near the lower end - the main segment of the string being 40 inches long. It has a gourd resonator. The player struck the long segment only, stopping it with the point of his first finger and with his thumb.
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
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Awe, iee, sankha wekha (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR079 , 1 min
The meaning of neither song is clear. The singer claims that some of the words of the second song were in Tumbuka/Henga. The Kubu bow is a simple tall bow (56 inches) held vertically and strained near the lower end - the main segment of the string being 40 inches long. It has a gourd resonator. The player struck t...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR079 , 1 min
Description
The meaning of neither song is clear. The singer claims that some of the words of the second song were in Tumbuka/Henga. The Kubu bow is a simple tall bow (56 inches) held vertically and strained near the lower end - the main segment of the string being 40 inches long. It has a gourd resonator. The player struck the long segment only, stopping it with the point of his first finger and with his thumb.
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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Awelemuwo ee dandaula (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR092 (1958) , 2 page(s)
The Pango (Bango or Bangwe) is the instrument most commonly found throughout Nyasaland. Here the local dilect changes the usual Bangwe to Pango and sometimes Pangwe. it was strummed with a swaying action of the fingers. "Chitkako Bitilishi, ndilibe kugona naio dzulo Chithako iha Bitileschi, mama nchilibe ngona nai...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR092 (1958) , 2 page(s)
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The Pango (Bango or Bangwe) is the instrument most commonly found throughout Nyasaland. Here the local dilect changes the usual Bangwe to Pango and sometimes Pangwe. it was strummed with a swaying action of the fingers. "Chitkako Bitilishi, ndilibe kugona naio dzulo Chithako iha Bitileschi, mama nchilibe ngona naio dzulo." (as written by the singer). "Oh! the thighs of Beatrice. I could not sleep well last night."
Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Awoli a legimenti (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR188 (1950) , 2 page(s)
"Soldiers wives, take care of your clothes. You may have to dispose of some of them to buy yourselves food." A poignant little song which reflects the experience of war wives (1939-1945). It has an attractive melody in the chorus
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR188 (1950) , 2 page(s)
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"Soldiers wives, take care of your clothes. You may have to dispose of some of them to buy yourselves food." A poignant little song which reflects the experience of war wives (1939-1945). It has an attractive melody in the chorus
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
Song, Mortar and pestle
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Awoli a legimenti (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR188 , 3 mins
"Soldiers wives, take care of your clothes. You may have to dispose of some of them to buy yourselves food." A poignant little song which reflects the experience of war wives (1939-1945). It has an attractive melody in the chorus
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR188 , 3 mins
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"Soldiers wives, take care of your clothes. You may have to dispose of some of them to buy yourselves food." A poignant little song which reflects the experience of war wives (1939-1945). It has an attractive melody in the chorus
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
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Ayaas imoo esosi ka sogoli (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR130 , 1 min
CA. "Yaleama Kapeni Kokileni-Keni Yalama Kapeni." The akisuku dance is done by men and women in two rows shoulder to shoulder. They spring into the air in unison without apparently moving arms or legs but with a clear straight spring, up and down in time with the music.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR130 , 1 min
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CA. "Yaleama Kapeni Kokileni-Keni Yalama Kapeni." The akisuku dance is done by men and women in two rows shoulder to shoulder. They spring into the air in unison without apparently moving arms or legs but with a clear straight spring, up and down in time with the music.
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
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Ayilongo lokele (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR127 , 3 mins
This song is the original of the theme song of the film "Sanders of the River," which was made famous by Paul Robeson. Most of the river scenes with large Wagenya canoes holding 70 to 100 men were taken at this village above the Stanley Falls by Zoltan Korda the producer of the film. In its English film version t...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR127 , 3 mins
Description
This song is the original of the theme song of the film "Sanders of the River," which was made famous by Paul Robeson. Most of the river scenes with large Wagenya canoes holding 70 to 100 men were taken at this village above the Stanley Falls by Zoltan Korda the producer of the film. In its English film version this song is known all over the world. Mr. Zoltan Korda himself confirmed this information and described the filming. (H.T.)
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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