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Basaula likenja (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR127 (1952) , 1 page(s)
When this item was recorded it was within sound of the noise of the rapids at Stanley Falls. The singers sing in parellel or organum, not unlike the songs of the Bemba people of N. Rhodesia.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR127 (1952) , 1 page(s)
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When this item was recorded it was within sound of the noise of the rapids at Stanley Falls. The singers sing in parellel or organum, not unlike the songs of the Bemba people of N. Rhodesia.
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
Song, Drum
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Batele bwankya (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR146 (1950) , 1 page(s)
A set of Enkoito drums consists of the following:-- 1. Mpero. The smallest, c. 8" membrane. 2. Ntimbo. The Starter, the drum on which the basic ryhthm is kept. C. 10" - 12" membrane. 5. Nyaminyeko, the bass drum upon which the syncopations are played. C. 12" - 18" membrane.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR146 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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A set of Enkoito drums consists of the following:-- 1. Mpero. The smallest, c. 8" membrane. 2. Ntimbo. The Starter, the drum on which the basic ryhthm is kept. C. 10" - 12" membrane. 5. Nyaminyeko, the bass drum upon which the syncopations are played. C. 12" - 18" membrane.
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
African Drumming, Drum, Clapping, hand
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Bawo nilele na? = Fathers, are you sleeping? (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR026 (1957) , 1 page(s)
This song is sung during a wedding by either party, the bride's or groom's. Two men performed a step-dance, clicking their heels. This group of Mfengu at Tuku's Location belongs to the Radebe clan.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR026 (1957) , 1 page(s)
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This song is sung during a wedding by either party, the bride's or groom's. Two men performed a step-dance, clicking their heels. This group of Mfengu at Tuku's Location belongs to the Radebe clan.
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
Song, Clapping, hand, Vocals, group
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Bayile (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR059 (1957) , 2 page(s)
This lullaby was sung by about 50 mothers and grandmothers and one man. "Tula ntwana mwukulila." "Be quite child and go to sleep."
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR059 (1957) , 2 page(s)
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This lullaby was sung by about 50 mothers and grandmothers and one man. "Tula ntwana mwukulila." "Be quite child and go to sleep."
Date Written / Recorded
1957
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Bazungu banashindana Malindi (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR163 (1950) , 1 page(s)
The Gonda was danced by a small group of dark skinned boys and girls who were dressed in the equivalent of the ballet dancers 'Tutu', a short multiple skirt made of banana stalk fibres which exaggerated every movement of the hips. It was one of the most pleasing and attractive dance displays by child dancers in th...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR163 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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The Gonda was danced by a small group of dark skinned boys and girls who were dressed in the equivalent of the ballet dancers 'Tutu', a short multiple skirt made of banana stalk fibres which exaggerated every movement of the hips. It was one of the most pleasing and attractive dance displays by child dancers in the whole of East Africa, all of whom were expert performers. The excessive noise of the drums and the somewhat shrill voices of the sing...
The Gonda was danced by a small group of dark skinned boys and girls who were dressed in the equivalent of the ballet dancers 'Tutu', a short multiple skirt made of banana stalk fibres which exaggerated every movement of the hips. It was one of the most pleasing and attractive dance displays by child dancers in the whole of East Africa, all of whom were expert performers. The excessive noise of the drums and the somewhat shrill voices of the singers do not do justice to the expert dancing which went with them.
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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
Song, Dance, Drum, Mabumbumbu, Mushondo, Kaamuri
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Bia kpe I (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 (1952) , 2 page(s)
The conical drums were all called either Gaza or Ndimo (-14.03303-). The slit drum is Gugu or Bugu (-12.183-). The beaters of the conical drums are called Luiringwa Gaza. The method of playing the 'slit drum' is unusual, as the player sits astride his drum and may even rest one leg along its length. The small ebon...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 (1952) , 2 page(s)
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The conical drums were all called either Gaza or Ndimo (-14.03303-). The slit drum is Gugu or Bugu (-12.183-). The beaters of the conical drums are called Luiringwa Gaza. The method of playing the 'slit drum' is unusual, as the player sits astride his drum and may even rest one leg along its length. The small ebony carvings from this district demonstrate this stance.
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Bia vula - Ani kiti vula, ani naga (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 (1952) , 1 page(s)
The second song is sung when returning from the fight. Bia vula means a fighting song in Zande.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 (1952) , 1 page(s)
Description
The second song is sung when returning from the fight. Bia vula means a fighting song in Zande.
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
Song, Drum
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Bidera I (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR193 (1950) , 2 page(s)
"Khudya ngombe ndi khudya maropa Ndiyo vhona dyambo kwa shibasa Matsalutombo nane mwambate iyo yaya A yhaendwi na vho vhashavhi, iyo Iyaya iyoyo ndiyo vhona dyombo kwa chi boga yo niya. Riyo gona miti kwa chibasa Kudya ngombe ndi kudya maropa." "To eat beef is to eat blood, I will see the daylight at Sibasa. Matsa...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR193 (1950) , 2 page(s)
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"Khudya ngombe ndi khudya maropa Ndiyo vhona dyambo kwa shibasa Matsalutombo nane mwambate iyo yaya A yhaendwi na vho vhashavhi, iyo Iyaya iyoyo ndiyo vhona dyombo kwa chi boga yo niya. Riyo gona miti kwa chibasa Kudya ngombe ndi kudya maropa." "To eat beef is to eat blood, I will see the daylight at Sibasa. Matsalutombo and Mwambale. Do not come with Mashawi (souls) I will see the daylight at Sibasa. And climb the trees at Chibasa To eat beef is...
"Khudya ngombe ndi khudya maropa Ndiyo vhona dyambo kwa shibasa Matsalutombo nane mwambate iyo yaya A yhaendwi na vho vhashavhi, iyo Iyaya iyoyo ndiyo vhona dyombo kwa chi boga yo niya. Riyo gona miti kwa chibasa Kudya ngombe ndi kudya maropa." "To eat beef is to eat blood, I will see the daylight at Sibasa. Matsalutombo and Mwambale. Do not come with Mashawi (souls) I will see the daylight at Sibasa. And climb the trees at Chibasa To eat beef is to eat blood."
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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
Song, Mbira
Copyright Message
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Bidera II (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR193 (1950) , 1 page(s)
"Khudya ngombe ndi khudya maropa Ndiyo vhona dyambo kwa shibasa Matsalutombo nane mwambate iyo yaya A yhaendwi na vho vhashavhi, iyo Iyaya iyoyo ndiyo vhona dyombo kwa chi boga yo niya. Riyo gona miti kwa chibasa Kudya ngombe ndi kudya maropa." "To eat beef is to eat blood, I will see the daylight at Sibasa. Matsa...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR193 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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"Khudya ngombe ndi khudya maropa Ndiyo vhona dyambo kwa shibasa Matsalutombo nane mwambate iyo yaya A yhaendwi na vho vhashavhi, iyo Iyaya iyoyo ndiyo vhona dyombo kwa chi boga yo niya. Riyo gona miti kwa chibasa Kudya ngombe ndi kudya maropa." "To eat beef is to eat blood, I will see the daylight at Sibasa. Matsalutombo and Mwambale. Do not come with Mashawi (souls) I will see the daylight at Sibasa. And climb the trees at Chibasa To eat beef is...
"Khudya ngombe ndi khudya maropa Ndiyo vhona dyambo kwa shibasa Matsalutombo nane mwambate iyo yaya A yhaendwi na vho vhashavhi, iyo Iyaya iyoyo ndiyo vhona dyombo kwa chi boga yo niya. Riyo gona miti kwa chibasa Kudya ngombe ndi kudya maropa." "To eat beef is to eat blood, I will see the daylight at Sibasa. Matsalutombo and Mwambale. Do not come with Mashawi (souls) I will see the daylight at Sibasa. And climb the trees at Chibasa To eat beef is to eat blood."
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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
Song, Mbira
Copyright Message
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Bilumbu (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR183 (1952) , 1 page(s)
The singers of this item had come north, down the Lualaba River and were over 400 miles from their home in Kongolo, near the junction of the Lualaba with its tributary which drains the overflow flood waters from Lake Tanganyika. This simple repetitive song is similar to many others associated with divination -- th...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR183 (1952) , 1 page(s)
Description
The singers of this item had come north, down the Lualaba River and were over 400 miles from their home in Kongolo, near the junction of the Lualaba with its tributary which drains the overflow flood waters from Lake Tanganyika. This simple repetitive song is similar to many others associated with divination -- the repetitions in themselves exercising a kind of hypnotic effect suited to the occasion.
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
Song, Dance, Drum, Rattle
Copyright Message
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