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Azaringwagate (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR120 , 3 mins

Likembe songs such as this are the delight of the evening audiences in the huts at night. The subtle changes of rhythm enhance its otherwise simple theme.

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Ba Machi Bwanga = Girl’s name (Field Card)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR019 (1957) , 1 page(s)

The singer calls his girl Machi Bwanga and the other women, including the mother of Changwe, to come and help him to sing.

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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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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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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."

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Baligasium (Field Card)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR140 (1952) , 1 page(s)

Performers such as these on the lute and lyres are in great demand in Uganda where they still fulfill an important function as dispensers of news and opinions. Most important matters of public concern will find their way into such songs and thus help crystalise public opinion. The efficient musician and composer i...

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Baligasium (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR140 , 3 mins

"When a man dies he no longer speaks, but when you bury him he reminds you that one day you will follow."

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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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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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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

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