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Tukulanga (Track)
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The player takes some time to get into his rhythm. The first tune was played with the instrument on the ground, the first fingers striking the notes downwards. The second tune was played with the instrument between the palms and plucked with the thumbs in the more usual manner.
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Tune Without Name One (Field Card)
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Charming little tunes from the edge of the Ituri Forest. The tunings of the three Likembe from left to right was: -- (1) Mang'baru: 976, 848, 728, 584, 424, 488, 536, 364, giving a scale of 728, 584, 536, 488, 424, 364. (2) Katima: 848, 728, 488, 300, 244, 268, 424, 536, 600, 364. 728, 600, 536, 488, 424, 364. (3)...
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Tune Without Name One (Track)
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Charming little tunes from the edge of the Ituri Forest. The tunings of the three Likembe from left to right was: -- (1) Mang'baru: 976, 848, 728, 584, 424, 488, 536, 364, giving a scale of 728, 584, 536, 488, 424, 364. (2) Katima: 848, 728, 488, 300, 244, 268, 424, 536, 600, 364. 728, 600, 536, 488, 424, 364. (3)...
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Usegugil ubaba = Father is completely old (Field Card)
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This song was composed by Chief Ngobozana, Chief of the Mpungose clan after he had been told officially (by the Government) that he was too old to govern, and must resign in favour of his son. He took his mouth bow and composed this song, of which the words are:-- 'Father is too old, completely too old.' The stamp...
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Wainaga (Field Card)
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This is an example of a song sung at the preliminary feast before circumcision. On the day before the event the people enjoy a great feast of many varieties of food and drink after which they sing these songs. Some of the verses are in the form of riddles and others may be both pointed and harsh.
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Were (Track)
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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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Zainyanyatoko (Field Card)
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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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Zakaliya uphume Nkelebeni (Field Card)
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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...
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Zakaliya uphume Nkelebeni (Track)
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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...
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