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Akpadi Kaolisi (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR119 , 1 min
"This food is for the girls." Lili is the sister of Chief Anga, and Nebaliya is his cousin. They are both good looking girls and have been much photographed and praised by visitors to their village near Paulis. These girls have the typical slanting eyes and the long upper eyelids associated with the Mangbetu grou...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR119 , 1 min
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"This food is for the girls." Lili is the sister of Chief Anga, and Nebaliya is his cousin. They are both good looking girls and have been much photographed and praised by visitors to their village near Paulis. These girls have the typical slanting eyes and the long upper eyelids associated with the Mangbetu group, but more commonly seen in China rather than Africa.
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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Alele iya olumbe (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR127 , 3 mins
The canoes of the Wagenya are large dugouts, often 60 feet in length and about 30 to 50 inches in width. They can hold as many as 70 - 100 paddlers on festive occasions and have been made famous of recent years by their appearance in films such as "Sander
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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
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The canoes of the Wagenya are large dugouts, often 60 feet in length and about 30 to 50 inches in width. They can hold as many as 70 - 100 paddlers on festive occasions and have been made famous of recent years by their appearance in films such as "Sander
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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Alha beginning - invocation of gods
of Archives and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. American Institute of Indian Studies, in Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Collection, N63. Fieldtrip to survey varieties of Indian music in 1963-1964., 1:31:84 (New Delhi, Delhi State) , 1 min
Alha begins with invocation to the various Gods.
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of Archives and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. American Institute of Indian Studies, in Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Collection, N63. Fieldtrip to survey varieties of Indian music in 1963-1964., 1:31:84 (New Delhi, Delhi State) , 1 min
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Alha begins with invocation to the various Gods.
Date Written / Recorded
1964
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy, 1927-2009
Author / Creator
Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy, 1927-2009
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Material sourced from the Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy and Amy Catlin-Jairazbhoy Collection, Archive and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. Copyright Amy Catlin-Jairazbhoy.
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Alha extract
of Archives and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. American Institute of Indian Studies, in Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Collection, N63. Fieldtrip to survey varieties of Indian music in 1963-1964., 1:31:84 (New Delhi, Delhi State) , 3 mins
Episode of Alha, an oral epic
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of Archives and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. American Institute of Indian Studies, in Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Collection, N63. Fieldtrip to survey varieties of Indian music in 1963-1964., 1:31:84 (New Delhi, Delhi State) , 3 mins
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Episode of Alha, an oral epic
Date Written / Recorded
1964
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy, 1927-2009
Author / Creator
Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy, 1927-2009
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Material sourced from the Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy and Amy Catlin-Jairazbhoy Collection, Archive and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. Copyright Amy Catlin-Jairazbhoy.
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Alha song dedicated to Sarada or Bhavani of Maihar
of Archives and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. American Institute of Indian Studies, in Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Collection, N63. Fieldtrip to survey varieties of Indian music in 1963-1964., 1:31:84 (New Delhi, Delhi State) , 4 mins
The story is about 2 princes Alah and Udal of Bundelkhand, who conquered most of India. This song begins with an invocation to goddess Sarda.
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of Archives and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. American Institute of Indian Studies, in Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Collection, N63. Fieldtrip to survey varieties of Indian music in 1963-1964., 1:31:84 (New Delhi, Delhi State) , 4 mins
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The story is about 2 princes Alah and Udal of Bundelkhand, who conquered most of India. This song begins with an invocation to goddess Sarda.
Date Written / Recorded
1964
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy, 1927-2009
Author / Creator
Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy, 1927-2009
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Material sourced from the Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy and Amy Catlin-Jairazbhoy Collection, Archive and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. Copyright Amy Catlin-Jairazbhoy.
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Alha - Sumiran
of Archives and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. American Institute of Indian Studies, in Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Collection, N63. Fieldtrip to survey varieties of Indian music in 1963-1964., 1:31:84 (New Delhi, Delhi State) , 8 mins
The Sumiran episode of Alha-the oral epic of Uttar Pradesh
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of Archives and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. American Institute of Indian Studies, in Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Collection, N63. Fieldtrip to survey varieties of Indian music in 1963-1964., 1:31:84 (New Delhi, Delhi State) , 8 mins
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The Sumiran episode of Alha-the oral epic of Uttar Pradesh
Date Written / Recorded
1964
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy, 1927-2009
Author / Creator
Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy, 1927-2009
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Material sourced from the Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy and Amy Catlin-Jairazbhoy Collection, Archive and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. Copyright Amy Catlin-Jairazbhoy.
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Aliyale (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR096 , 4 mins
The story concerns a husband who was complaining about his wife -- that she was running about with other men. He questions his son about the matter and blames his unfaithful wife for several misfortunes which befell him, such as a pot of paint falling on him and his children dying. "Aliyale he! aliyale he! Wameter...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR096 , 4 mins
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The story concerns a husband who was complaining about his wife -- that she was running about with other men. He questions his son about the matter and blames his unfaithful wife for several misfortunes which befell him, such as a pot of paint falling on him and his children dying. "Aliyale he! aliyale he! Wametera metera cifukwa nkacece!" "She has shaved off her hair to make herself beautiful." The Nkacece was at one time a dance at which everyb...
The story concerns a husband who was complaining about his wife -- that she was running about with other men. He questions his son about the matter and blames his unfaithful wife for several misfortunes which befell him, such as a pot of paint falling on him and his children dying. "Aliyale he! aliyale he! Wametera metera cifukwa nkacece!" "She has shaved off her hair to make herself beautiful." The Nkacece was at one time a dance at which everybody came well-dressed for the party. He infers (sic) that although his wife 'dolled' herself up to look nice, she was still worthless.
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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
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Aliyeli nitauzeni (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR090 , 2 mins
"Aliyeli, greet me, Iam a small child. Aliyeli, write a letter. Aliyeli, I came from afar." The burden of the song would appear to be that a young woman about to have her first child is trying to make contact with her man, now that she is about to bear (with difficulty) her first child.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR090 , 2 mins
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"Aliyeli, greet me, Iam a small child. Aliyeli, write a letter. Aliyeli, I came from afar." The burden of the song would appear to be that a young woman about to have her first child is trying to make contact with her man, now that she is about to bear (with difficulty) her first child.
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
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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
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Amabele-o-iye (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR125 , 1 min
These three songs were sung by three very small pygmy women all crouching on the ground close together. Their songs, it is said, are composed mostly of vowel sounds or very simple words without much attempt to form a lyric. They were clothed only in a small strip of cloth each strung between the legs with each end...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR125 , 1 min
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These three songs were sung by three very small pygmy women all crouching on the ground close together. Their songs, it is said, are composed mostly of vowel sounds or very simple words without much attempt to form a lyric. They were clothed only in a small strip of cloth each strung between the legs with each end supported by a waist band of bark string. Each had a single string of beads around the neck and black markings were painted on their f...
These three songs were sung by three very small pygmy women all crouching on the ground close together. Their songs, it is said, are composed mostly of vowel sounds or very simple words without much attempt to form a lyric. They were clothed only in a small strip of cloth each strung between the legs with each end supported by a waist band of bark string. Each had a single string of beads around the neck and black markings were painted on their faces and necks. These songs, they said, could also be used as lullabies. At the end of the second and third items the bleat of a goat kid can be heard.
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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
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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