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Hahirwa Nyiramibambwe (Track)
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This song, used as a lullaby, is in praise of the present Omwami Mutara's grandmother, and recounts her life, her childhood and girlhood, through its various stages till her death. She was both good and beautiful, say the singers. The queen mother's influence at the courts of the Mwami used to be considerable and...
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Hina shirilo, ka Matebula (Field Card)
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Fanisa Mwamitwa is the 'Sati WaHosi', the wife of the Chief. The connection between the meaning of the words of the song and its description as a praise song is not clear. "Khanye kude wawula niudawaze mashanga. Mluwetela wena minda twaze mwana warila." "Bright light (from afar) they mean you, Mind ¡waz ©, worry...
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Howe (Field Card)
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The Mangbele are a sub-group of the Mangbetu, mixed with the Mamvu. Most tribes in this north eastern corner of the Congo have been absorbed in whole or in part by their neighbours. This Bantu tribe came under the cultural sway of the stronger Sudanic Mangbetu and have adopted the habits of their mentors. The name...
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Hulila nduru (Field Card)
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A song praising the grandfather of the present chief who died, it is said, about 60 years ago (c. 1890).
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Hulila nduru (Track)
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A song praising the grandfather of the present chief who died, it is said, about 60 years ago (c. 1890).
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Igiterane (Track)
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A song to praise chiefs and notables. The chiefs in this country are all Hamitic Tutsi, whose height (generally between 6 and 7 foot tall) is in great contrast to the short pigmoid Twa whom they have ruled for over five centuries. The modality of this song and the complex pattern of the clapping are both notable.
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Inkuru nziza (Field Card)
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Chant in honor of Saint Mary Magdalene and of the resurrection of Our Lord. This unaccompanied hymn was composed by a Tutsi who was studying for the priesthood, Abbe Alfred by name. This man was also a notable musician. His proper name was Sebakiga. This song demonstrates the ease with which the particular style o...
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Inyamibwa (Track)
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An authentic Tutsi song in free moving recitative style. The two singers were the leading dancers of Chief Biniga's Ntore team.
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