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Chilumu walelo (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR177 , 3 mins
The correct word is "Walelo" but as sung it was pronounced "Walele." Kasai women whose tattooed faces are distinctive, are well known as gay singers.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR177 , 3 mins
Description
The correct word is "Walelo" but as sung it was pronounced "Walele." Kasai women whose tattooed faces are distinctive, are well known as gay singers.
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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Chiterere chanakazi (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR185 (1957) , 2 page(s)
The man is singing, partly in falsetto, a duet with his wife.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR185 (1957) , 2 page(s)
Description
The man is singing, partly in falsetto, a duet with his wife.
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, Mbira, Kalimba
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Chiyuninzi chikete mukamba (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR043 , 2 mins
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 , 2 mins
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 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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Donga kuchikongwelo (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR184 (1957) , 2 page(s)
The music of this region, which includes a part of northwestern Northern Rhodesia, southern Congo and Angola, is quite distinctive on account of the melodic structure and local sense of harmony. No Bantu other than the group of tribes which inhabit this small area care for Luchazi music, rejecting it utterly as in...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR184 (1957) , 2 page(s)
Description
The music of this region, which includes a part of northwestern Northern Rhodesia, southern Congo and Angola, is quite distinctive on account of the melodic structure and local sense of harmony. No Bantu other than the group of tribes which inhabit this small area care for Luchazi music, rejecting it utterly as incomprehensible. The tuning of the Chisanzhi was: -- 512, 424, 388, 348, 320, 276, 256 vs. The array of notes or reeds was set out four...
The music of this region, which includes a part of northwestern Northern Rhodesia, southern Congo and Angola, is quite distinctive on account of the melodic structure and local sense of harmony. No Bantu other than the group of tribes which inhabit this small area care for Luchazi music, rejecting it utterly as incomprehensible. The tuning of the Chisanzhi was: -- 512, 424, 388, 348, 320, 276, 256 vs. The array of notes or reeds was set out four on the side and the sequence of the scale was alternate from left to right. The two outside reeds being the same pitch 512 vs. This arrangement is convenient for playing the runs as heard in this recording, with alternating thumbs.
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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, Mbira, Mbira, chizanshi, Whistle
Copyright Message
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Enguli (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR139 , 3 mins
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...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR139 , 3 mins
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 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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Eya-eya! (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR012 (1955) , 1 page(s)
The pattern of stamping was:- ||X X X X|X X X X|X X X X|| ||R R - L|L - L R|- R L L|| or ||X X X|X X X|X X X|X X X|| ||R R -|L L -|L R -|R - -|| This was Cetshwayo's Ihubo: 'You are not provocative.' The Zulu Chief, son of Mpande fought his brother for the chieftainship and was eventually defeated by the English A...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR012 (1955) , 1 page(s)
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The pattern of stamping was:- ||X X X X|X X X X|X X X X|| ||R R - L|L - L R|- R L L|| or ||X X X|X X X|X X X|X X X|| ||R R -|L L -|L R -|R - -|| This was Cetshwayo's Ihubo: 'You are not provocative.' The Zulu Chief, son of Mpande fought his brother for the chieftainship and was eventually defeated by the English Army at Ulundi in 1890. The pattern of the stamping was:- ||X X X X|X X X X|X X X X|| ||R - R -|R - R -|R - R -||
Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Drinking Song, Stamping, foot, Voice
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Ga re a nwa ka nkgwana pele (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR117 , 2 mins
Ga re a nwa ke n kgwana pele Re ilela bogogo makgaritlha a le teng. "We have in front of us a pot of beer. We're asking for the dregs" (meaning: 'We're longing to finish it'). But the dregs are also the thickest part of the brew and are, therefore, considered the best. Stone Kgaswe is the Postmaster of Mabe's Kraa...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR117 , 2 mins
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Ga re a nwa ke n kgwana pele Re ilela bogogo makgaritlha a le teng. "We have in front of us a pot of beer. We're asking for the dregs" (meaning: 'We're longing to finish it'). But the dregs are also the thickest part of the brew and are, therefore, considered the best. Stone Kgaswe is the Postmaster of Mabe's Kraal.
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
Copyright Message
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Gongondo (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR210 (02 June 1949) , 2 page(s)
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR210 (02 June 1949) , 2 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
02 June 1949, 1949
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Drinking Song, Chopi (Mozambique)
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Gunde (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)
After singing their song they tap their bamboo friction sticks and laugh, and blow into the ends of the bamboos. A widow has to put sting into hair for two years after the husband dies, to mourn for him. The wicked old man is egging on the widow to be merry again. When this recording was played to some villagers...
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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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After singing their song they tap their bamboo friction sticks and laugh, and blow into the ends of the bamboos. A widow has to put sting into hair for two years after the husband dies, to mourn for him. The wicked old man is egging on the widow to be merry again. When this recording was played to some villagers in a nearby district the Chief Njolomole was specially delighted to hear the blowing down the bamboo tubes at the end of the performanc...
After singing their song they tap their bamboo friction sticks and laugh, and blow into the ends of the bamboos. A widow has to put sting into hair for two years after the husband dies, to mourn for him. The wicked old man is egging on the widow to be merry again. When this recording was played to some villagers in a nearby district the Chief Njolomole was specially delighted to hear the blowing down the bamboo tubes at the end of the performance, an old drinking party custom, it appeared. "Inu A Nambewe, inu A Phiri mwavula dzithambo maliro aja, mwalira liti? Inu a Nabetha, in A Naketha, mwavula dzithambo maliro aja mwalira liti? Oaho! Oaho! Oaho!" "You Nambewa, you Phiri (two widows) Have you already taken off your mourning strings before you have finished mourning for your husband. You A Nabetha, and you A Naketha?"
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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
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Ha-a, twanana (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR193 (1963) , 2 page(s)
The name of this singer Makanana means 'Jump for joy'. These Shangaan or Tsonga people of the Transvaal are related to the Shangaans of Moçambique, many of them having come up onto the highlands during the war pacification between Gungunyana and the Portuguese at the turn of the century. "Ha a twanana ale Joni a...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR193 (1963) , 2 page(s)
Description
The name of this singer Makanana means 'Jump for joy'. These Shangaan or Tsonga people of the Transvaal are related to the Shangaans of Moçambique, many of them having come up onto the highlands during the war pacification between Gungunyana and the Portuguese at the turn of the century. "Ha a twanana ale Joni a besi." "When we were still in love, in Johannesburg, it was fine."
Date Written / Recorded
1963
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
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