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performed by Moh Alileche, 1959- (Magnatune, 2013), 36 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2012
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Moh Alileche, 1959-
Author / Creator
Moh Alileche, 1959-
Date Published / Released
2013-05-05
Publisher
Magnatune
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Zainyanyatoko (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR173 (1949) , 2 page(s)
The Songano Soul (Mashawi) are the guardians of the parental instinct in both men and women. They are said to be the most important of all the souls. They represent the affection for children on the part of both parents. The traditIonal instrument with which to honour the Masongano souls in this sort of panpipes o...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR173 (1949) , 2 page(s)
Description
The Songano Soul (Mashawi) are the guardians of the parental instinct in both men and women. They are said to be the most important of all the souls. They represent the affection for children on the part of both parents. The traditIonal instrument with which to honour the Masongano souls in this sort of panpipes of which there are very few left. The player, a very old man holds the panpipes in one hand and a gourd rattle in the other. This brief...
The Songano Soul (Mashawi) are the guardians of the parental instinct in both men and women. They are said to be the most important of all the souls. They represent the affection for children on the part of both parents. The traditIonal instrument with which to honour the Masongano souls in this sort of panpipes of which there are very few left. The player, a very old man holds the panpipes in one hand and a gourd rattle in the other. This brief recording of less than half a minute's duration may be one of the last echoes of a faith which believed in the vIrtue of the sound of the paspipes a a devotional exercise.
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Date Written / Recorded
1949
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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Zakaliya uphume Nkelebeni (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR072 (1958) , 2 page(s)
Two finger technique only. This flute was made on the spot from a pawpaw stalk. 13" Flute, end blown out of the side of the mouth -- two finger holes and stopped at the end. Second tune was overblown to get an octave higher. The flute was cut to shape with a pocket knife, the two holes being cut and then shaped wi...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR072 (1958) , 2 page(s)
Description
Two finger technique only. This flute was made on the spot from a pawpaw stalk. 13" Flute, end blown out of the side of the mouth -- two finger holes and stopped at the end. Second tune was overblown to get an octave higher. The flute was cut to shape with a pocket knife, the two holes being cut and then shaped with a piece of stick. The other (mouth) end was reduced to length until the finger hole notes sounded correct.
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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Zakaliya uphume Nkelebeni (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR072 , 1 min
Two finger technique only. This flute was made on the spot from a pawpaw stalk. 13" Flute, end blown out of the side of the mouth -- two finger holes and stopped at the end. Second tune was overblown to get an octave higher. The flute was cut to shape with a pocket knife, the two holes being cut and then shaped wi...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR072 , 1 min
Description
Two finger technique only. This flute was made on the spot from a pawpaw stalk. 13" Flute, end blown out of the side of the mouth -- two finger holes and stopped at the end. Second tune was overblown to get an octave higher. The flute was cut to shape with a pocket knife, the two holes being cut and then shaped with a piece of stick. The other (mouth) end was reduced to length until the finger hole notes sounded correct.
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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