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Baba ndarota kufa (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR176 (1957) , 1 page(s)
"The singer dreamt one day of his own death and tells his mother, sister and the rest of his family about his dream." in fact, the singer, S. Sitole, is repeating the words of a song heard from another man and does not refer to himself. Only the opening line was picked up. He made up the rest for himself.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR176 (1957) , 1 page(s)
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"The singer dreamt one day of his own death and tells his mother, sister and the rest of his family about his dream." in fact, the singer, S. Sitole, is repeating the words of a song heard from another man and does not refer to himself. Only the opening line was picked up. He made up the rest for himself.
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
Narrative Songs, Mbira dza waNdau
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Bagangali (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR122 (1952) , 1 page(s)
" A soldier of Ngbazu ( Chief Gatanga's father) reported to Nbazua's elder brother Dagatanga, also a Chief, that Ngbazua would not listen to Dagatanga's advice. Dagatanga was offended and the incident gave rise to much trouble." The tuning of the harp includes five notes of a pentatonic scale, the octave above the...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR122 (1952) , 1 page(s)
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" A soldier of Ngbazu ( Chief Gatanga's father) reported to Nbazua's elder brother Dagatanga, also a Chief, that Ngbazua would not listen to Dagatanga's advice. Dagatanga was offended and the incident gave rise to much trouble." The tuning of the harp includes five notes of a pentatonic scale, the octave above the tonic being omitted. These Zande harp songs seem to slide into an informal start, the singers taking their time to get into the swing...
" A soldier of Ngbazu ( Chief Gatanga's father) reported to Nbazua's elder brother Dagatanga, also a Chief, that Ngbazua would not listen to Dagatanga's advice. Dagatanga was offended and the incident gave rise to much trouble." The tuning of the harp includes five notes of a pentatonic scale, the octave above the tonic being omitted. These Zande harp songs seem to slide into an informal start, the singers taking their time to get into the swing of the melody.
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Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Copyright Message
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Bagangali (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR122 , 3 mins
"I am the only son of my father. My wife, laugh just once so that I may see your teeth."
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR122 , 3 mins
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"I am the only son of my father. My wife, laugh just once so that I may see your teeth."
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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Balihaya huu, welelo yabela twishinye mbina (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR151 , 3 mins
"The world is at peace once more, let us dance." It was composed and sung after the 1939-45 war, called "The Bombing of the English and Americans."
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR151 , 3 mins
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"The world is at peace once more, let us dance." It was composed and sung after the 1939-45 war, called "The Bombing of the English and Americans."
Date Written / Recorded
1950
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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Bana twai musalemba (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR178 (1952) , 1 page(s)
All Mbira played by the Luba are called "Chisanzhi" but a Chisanzhi with bass notes on the left instead of central is called Bilonda ba Bukabala. This tuning is called by the Luba the Bilonda mode and differs from the other two commonly used. Tuning: -- 536, 472, 448, 396, 352, 300, 268 vs.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR178 (1952) , 1 page(s)
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All Mbira played by the Luba are called "Chisanzhi" but a Chisanzhi with bass notes on the left instead of central is called Bilonda ba Bukabala. This tuning is called by the Luba the Bilonda mode and differs from the other two commonly used. Tuning: -- 536, 472, 448, 396, 352, 300, 268 vs.
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Narrative Songs, Mbira, Mbira, chizanshi
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Bana twai musalemba (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR178 , 3 mins
All Mbira played by the Luba are called "Chisanzhi" but a Chisanzhi with bass notes on the left instead of central is called Bilonda ba Bukabala. This tuning is called by the Luba the Bilonda mode and differs from the other two commonly used. Tuning: -- 536, 472, 448, 396, 352, 300, 268 vs.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR178 , 3 mins
Description
All Mbira played by the Luba are called "Chisanzhi" but a Chisanzhi with bass notes on the left instead of central is called Bilonda ba Bukabala. This tuning is called by the Luba the Bilonda mode and differs from the other two commonly used. Tuning: -- 536, 472, 448, 396, 352, 300, 268 vs.
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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Banakashi tabalila = Women’s tears do not mean a thing (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR023 , 3 mins
Women's tears do not mean a thing! Their eyes shed tears while they sing with their lips.' The form of this song is typically folk in its continued refrain. The situation to which the singer appears to refer, is the funeral dance in which the women sing lustily for the dance, while artificially inducing tears to f...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR023 , 3 mins
Description
Women's tears do not mean a thing! Their eyes shed tears while they sing with their lips.' The form of this song is typically folk in its continued refrain. The situation to which the singer appears to refer, is the funeral dance in which the women sing lustily for the dance, while artificially inducing tears to fall in respect for the dead.
Date Written / Recorded
1957
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Copyright Message
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BaNakatekwe (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR052 (1957) , 1 page(s)
"This is why you're divorced, mama, it is because you go out and greet others familiarly, such as 'Good morning, Isaac.' Far away along the Ndola road is where I saw a Lamba man, who addressed me saying: "Isaac, you will not have any more children. This is your last child." The general burden of this song, like ma...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR052 (1957) , 1 page(s)
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"This is why you're divorced, mama, it is because you go out and greet others familiarly, such as 'Good morning, Isaac.' Far away along the Ndola road is where I saw a Lamba man, who addressed me saying: "Isaac, you will not have any more children. This is your last child." The general burden of this song, like many others performed in industrial compounds, is both topical and critical of the morality of the present day mine worker in this enviro...
"This is why you're divorced, mama, it is because you go out and greet others familiarly, such as 'Good morning, Isaac.' Far away along the Ndola road is where I saw a Lamba man, who addressed me saying: "Isaac, you will not have any more children. This is your last child." The general burden of this song, like many others performed in industrial compounds, is both topical and critical of the morality of the present day mine worker in this environment.
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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
Copyright Message
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BaNakatekwe (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR052 , 3 mins
BaNakatekwe, the "Champion", does not delight in having children - no, only in money." "Champion" is one of the local synonyms for "prostitute".
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR052 , 3 mins
Description
BaNakatekwe, the "Champion", does not delight in having children - no, only in money." "Champion" is one of the local synonyms for "prostitute".
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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A Banda (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR187 (1950) , 1 page(s)
These two wedding songs are sung by the bride's party when they bring the girl to her husband's village. "Banda we have brought you your love. Banda you have lied, she is weeping, weeping for you."
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR187 (1950) , 1 page(s)
Description
These two wedding songs are sung by the bride's party when they bring the girl to her husband's village. "Banda we have brought you your love. Banda you have lied, she is weeping, weeping for you."
Date Written / Recorded
1950
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Narrative Songs, Drum
Copyright Message
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