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Tula mntwana = Hush, baby (Lullaby with clapping) (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR013 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Both singers were grandmothers who were nursing their grandchildren in their arms, and sung lullabies which must have been repeated many hundreds of times in their lifetime. Others sitting nearby provided the clapping in the background.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR013 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Description
Both singers were grandmothers who were nursing their grandchildren in their arms, and sung lullabies which must have been repeated many hundreds of times in their lifetime. Others sitting nearby provided the clapping in the background.
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
Drinking Song, Clapping, hand, Vocals, group
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Umankankalaza = The great swallower (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR012 , 3 mins
The great drinker' -- more accurately 'the great swallower.' A man who can make a pot of beer stay by him for weeks without passing it on. 'Kankala' is onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of swallowing. 'Everybody has gone out hunting except the great drinker who has stayed home.' Most of the singers were stamping e...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR012 , 3 mins
Description
The great drinker' -- more accurately 'the great swallower.' A man who can make a pot of beer stay by him for weeks without passing it on. 'Kankala' is onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of swallowing. 'Everybody has gone out hunting except the great drinker who has stayed home.' Most of the singers were stamping either with one foot or the other, but not both feet alternately. The stamping of the feet to the following pattern:- |X : : X : : X : :...
The great drinker' -- more accurately 'the great swallower.' A man who can make a pot of beer stay by him for weeks without passing it on. 'Kankala' is onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of swallowing. 'Everybody has gone out hunting except the great drinker who has stayed home.' Most of the singers were stamping either with one foot or the other, but not both feet alternately. The stamping of the feet to the following pattern:- |X : : X : : X : : X : : X X X X X X X X X X X X : :|| X=stamp.
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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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Umfweni ubwite = Listen to the call (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR024 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Hymn No. 82 in the ms. hymnbook of the sect. The members of this group were Luunda, singing in Bemba. The founder of the group was an African named Law, who originally on the staff of the local Mine hospital.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR024 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Description
Hymn No. 82 in the ms. hymnbook of the sect. The members of this group were Luunda, singing in Bemba. The founder of the group was an African named Law, who originally on the staff of the local Mine hospital.
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
Drinking Song, Voice
Copyright Message
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Vigwada mucenyele navyo (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)
"Be careful of casava leaves, do not eat them, my man, or you will die." Certain kinds of cassava roots are poisonous containing prussic acid until soaked in water or otherwise treated. Presumably the leaves are also poisonous.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR188 (1950) , 2 page(s)
Description
"Be careful of casava leaves, do not eat them, my man, or you will die." Certain kinds of cassava roots are poisonous containing prussic acid until soaked in water or otherwise treated. Presumably the leaves are also poisonous.
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, Mortar and pestle
Copyright Message
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Visimu vyangu vyotola (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR182 (1952) , 1 page(s)
This song accompanies a game played with stones. The players squat in a circle and pass stones round from man to man in time with music. It has its origin in some Mission School and is not likely to be authentically Bemba.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR182 (1952) , 1 page(s)
Description
This song accompanies a game played with stones. The players squat in a circle and pass stones round from man to man in time with music. It has its origin in some Mission School and is not likely to be authentically Bemba.
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
Drinking Song, Clapping, hand
Copyright Message
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Wacepe sifuliya (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR077 (1958) , 2 page(s)
"Aye, aye, there is not much beer left in the pot. I cannot be satisfied with that."
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR077 (1958) , 2 page(s)
Description
"Aye, aye, there is not much beer left in the pot. I cannot be satisfied with that."
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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Wacepe sifuliya (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR077 , 2 mins
"Aye, aye, there is not much beer left in the pot. I cannot be satisfied with that."
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR077 , 2 mins
Description
"Aye, aye, there is not much beer left in the pot. I cannot be satisfied with that."
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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Wagona muntowa (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR189 (1950) , 2 page(s)
The Ugubu was a popular instrument with the Zulu of Natal several generations ago but few are now left in Natal. With the exception of one or two minor details this instrument is the same as that of the Zulu. The chief modification is the use of a straining bridge to increase the tension of the bark string. This b...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR189 (1950) , 2 page(s)
Description
The Ugubu was a popular instrument with the Zulu of Natal several generations ago but few are now left in Natal. With the exception of one or two minor details this instrument is the same as that of the Zulu. The chief modification is the use of a straining bridge to increase the tension of the bark string. This bow was made of a length of Tete reed 5 ft. 2 1/2 inches long and about 1 1/2 ins. diameter, and had an unusual method of straining the...
The Ugubu was a popular instrument with the Zulu of Natal several generations ago but few are now left in Natal. With the exception of one or two minor details this instrument is the same as that of the Zulu. The chief modification is the use of a straining bridge to increase the tension of the bark string. This bow was made of a length of Tete reed 5 ft. 2 1/2 inches long and about 1 1/2 ins. diameter, and had an unusual method of straining the single string. There was a small bridge inserted between the reed and the string near the lower end and the resonating gourd was attached by means of a wire which also acted as a movable tuning device dividing the string into two segments. The top segment was 3 ft. 10 ins. long and emitted a note of 71 vs. (81 vs. when stopped by clasping between the finger and thumb). The lower segment was not used. The interval between the two notes used is 220 cents.
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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, Bow, musical, Ugubu
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Walianzi sunu Gengere (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR043 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Drinking songs are among the most popular items in the men's repertory no doubt because so many idle hours are spent in this convivial pastime while the women work.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR043 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Description
Drinking songs are among the most popular items in the men's repertory no doubt because so many idle hours are spent in this convivial pastime while the women work.
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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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR043 , 3 mins
Description
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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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