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Tiana pa makulu (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR048 , 2 mins
The antiphonal form of this item is interesting, the chorus changing their response to match the lead by the soloist, often repeating the final word of the solo as the first word of the chorus.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR048 , 2 mins
Description
The antiphonal form of this item is interesting, the chorus changing their response to match the lead by the soloist, often repeating the final word of the solo as the first word of the chorus.
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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Tiende Serukwe (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR176 (1954) , 1 page(s)
The Mbira is not played for the dance itself, these two tunes being taken from the melodies used by the dancers. The tumbling dance of these Ndau people is very popular at the mines of Johannesburg. A tune taken from the Mandowa tumbling dances and said to be of long standing in their district which is a few miles...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR176 (1954) , 1 page(s)
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The Mbira is not played for the dance itself, these two tunes being taken from the melodies used by the dancers. The tumbling dance of these Ndau people is very popular at the mines of Johannesburg. A tune taken from the Mandowa tumbling dances and said to be of long standing in their district which is a few miles south of the mouth of the Sabi river in Mocambique territory. The tuning of the Mbira was: -- 368, 328, 288, 252, 216, 202, 184 vs.
Date Written / Recorded
1954
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Dance, Mbira
Copyright Message
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR176 , 1 min
Field of Study
Anthropology
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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Tikangomba (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR078 (1958) , 2 page(s)
"We heard that you bought a yellow cloth and we knew at once you were going to be very proud of it. This usually happens at Masula."
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR078 (1958) , 2 page(s)
Description
"We heard that you bought a yellow cloth and we knew at once you were going to be very proud of it. This usually happens at Masula."
Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Lullaby, Voice
Copyright Message
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Tikangomba (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR078 , 2 mins
"We heard that you bought a yellow cloth and we knew at once you were going to be very proud of it. This usually happens at Masula."
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR078 , 2 mins
Description
"We heard that you bought a yellow cloth and we knew at once you were going to be very proud of it. This usually happens at Masula."
Field of Study
Anthropology
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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Tikumbuka Vifya (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR186 (1950) , 1 page(s)
The line of great hills which run up along the north western flank of the lake Nyasa is called Vipya in the south and Vifya among the Tonga in the North. The song refers to the tragic loss of the lake steamer "Vipya" in 1947, which was named after the hills, while she was carrying pilgrims crossing the lake to go...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR186 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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The line of great hills which run up along the north western flank of the lake Nyasa is called Vipya in the south and Vifya among the Tonga in the North. The song refers to the tragic loss of the lake steamer "Vipya" in 1947, which was named after the hills, while she was carrying pilgrims crossing the lake to go to Dar es Salaam.
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, Zither, Bangwe
Copyright Message
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Tikumbuka Vifya (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR186 (29 May 1950) , 1 page(s)
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR186 (29 May 1950) , 1 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
29 May 1950, 1950
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Person Discussed
Beti Kamanga, fl. 1950
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Lament, Bangwe, Voice, Tonga (Malawi)
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Tikumbuka Vifya (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR186 , 3 mins
The line of great hills which run up along the north western flank of the lake Nyasa is called Vipya in the south and Vifya among the Tonga in the North. The song refers to the tragic loss of the lake steamer "Vipya" in 1947, which was named after the hills, while she was carrying pilgrims crossing the lake to go...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR186 , 3 mins
Description
The line of great hills which run up along the north western flank of the lake Nyasa is called Vipya in the south and Vifya among the Tonga in the North. The song refers to the tragic loss of the lake steamer "Vipya" in 1947, which was named after the hills, while she was carrying pilgrims crossing the lake to go to Dar es Salaam.
Field of Study
Anthropology
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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Tilenjela anthudazi Citawala, 2nd movement (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 (22 May 1950) , 1 page(s)
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 (22 May 1950) , 1 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
22 May 1950, 1950
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Dance, Drum, bass, Chichewa
Copyright Message
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Tilenjela anthudazi Citawala, 2nd movement (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 (1950) , 1 page(s)
"We are greeting you all. Our 'Gwelo' Band will dance different steps for you." Many of these groups give themselves the names of towns in the south. This one calls itself after Gwelo in the S. Rhodesian midlands.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 (1950) , 1 page(s)
Description
"We are greeting you all. Our 'Gwelo' Band will dance different steps for you." Many of these groups give themselves the names of towns in the south. This one calls itself after Gwelo in the S. Rhodesian midlands.
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
Dance, African Drumming, Gourd, struck, Malipenga, Drum
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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