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Mogobo Segata mosabani (Joined) (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR194 (1963) , 2 page(s)
The change over from Mogobo to Segata mosabani takes place at approximately 2m. 19s. From the start of the dance. The impression of general jollification, noise making, shouts and whistles is well caught in this recording. The Mapulana clan of the Pedi consider themselves a distinctive group and have occupied the...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR194 (1963) , 2 page(s)
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The change over from Mogobo to Segata mosabani takes place at approximately 2m. 19s. From the start of the dance. The impression of general jollification, noise making, shouts and whistles is well caught in this recording. The Mapulana clan of the Pedi consider themselves a distinctive group and have occupied the territories below the Drakensberg Mountain, in the vincinity of Bushbuck Ridge for several generations. A few people of Tsonga (Shangaa...
The change over from Mogobo to Segata mosabani takes place at approximately 2m. 19s. From the start of the dance. The impression of general jollification, noise making, shouts and whistles is well caught in this recording. The Mapulana clan of the Pedi consider themselves a distinctive group and have occupied the territories below the Drakensberg Mountain, in the vincinity of Bushbuck Ridge for several generations. A few people of Tsonga (Shangaan) origins have settled among them.
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Date Written / Recorded
1963
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Song, Dance, Whistle, Drum, Horn, Horn, kudu, Sticks
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Mpyaile entongo (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)
I have planted my seeds and if I reap six of them it will be enough.' 'Should anyone steal my crops I would be very angry.' This item was recorded by a group of Haya men who were working on the diamond mines near Shinyanga at Mwadui. Like several other Haya items it gives the impression of having strong affinity i...
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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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I have planted my seeds and if I reap six of them it will be enough.' 'Should anyone steal my crops I would be very angry.' This item was recorded by a group of Haya men who were working on the diamond mines near Shinyanga at Mwadui. Like several other Haya items it gives the impression of having strong affinity if not its origin with Arab music.
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
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Muli baripiya (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR133 (1950) , 1 page(s)
This song encourages the Nyoro to sing and dance well. The leg rattles are the rhythmic feature of the dance. The singing is very similar to that found in Southern Rhodesia among the Karanga.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR133 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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This song encourages the Nyoro to sing and dance well. The leg rattles are the rhythmic feature of the dance. The singing is very similar to that found in Southern Rhodesia among the Karanga.
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, Song, Rattle, Ebinyege, Drum
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Mutombo-ka (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR015 (1957) , 2 page(s)
This was played after an execution when the executioners brought the head of the criminal to the chief (in Kanyoka: Sultani).
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR015 (1957) , 2 page(s)
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This was played after an execution when the executioners brought the head of the criminal to the chief (in Kanyoka: Sultani).
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, Dance, Limba, Drum, goblet, Mirliton
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Muvalenge waiti Chita wala, 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)
"Our 'Johannesburg' band dances much better than all the others. We wear white clothes." Sung by a small group of dancers who call themselves the 'Johannesburg' team. Chewa men working on the gold mines of Johannesburg often make up 'Malipenga' dance teams and drill themselves to tunes such as these.
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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)
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"Our 'Johannesburg' band dances much better than all the others. We wear white clothes." Sung by a small group of dancers who call themselves the 'Johannesburg' team. Chewa men working on the gold mines of Johannesburg often make up 'Malipenga' dance teams and drill themselves to tunes such as these.
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
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Muvingi (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR161 (1950) , 2 page(s)
A song sung between dances while the dancers are resting. It has an interesting rhythmic pattern to its one repeated verse.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR161 (1950) , 2 page(s)
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A song sung between dances while the dancers are resting. It has an interesting rhythmic pattern to its one repeated verse.
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, Vocals, group
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Mwa mwena dehe-ye-yele (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR179 (1952) , 1 page(s)
"All is quiet." Bottles are a favorite accompaniment for most tunes on the Copperbelt of North Rhodesia, simple, cheap, and effective for playing cross rhythms. The chorus sings in organum.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR179 (1952) , 1 page(s)
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"All is quiet." Bottles are a favorite accompaniment for most tunes on the Copperbelt of North Rhodesia, simple, cheap, and effective for playing cross rhythms. The chorus sings in organum.
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
Dance, Song, Bottle
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Mwangalile leke ndali na wasoga (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR150 (1950) , 2 page(s)
Everyone despises me because I make love to ugly women.'
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR150 (1950) , 2 page(s)
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Everyone despises me because I make love to ugly women.'
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, Bell
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A Mwase ndibwerekani mthenga wanu (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 (1950) , 2 page(s)
Three Mcoma dance songs for women and girls, with 2 goblet drums, one weighted and whistles (-11.515-). Mwase give me permission to send your messenger to call my dear love, I am tired of waiting." A graceful circle dance performed by young girls, pairs of dancers coming out into the circle at a time.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 (1950) , 2 page(s)
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Three Mcoma dance songs for women and girls, with 2 goblet drums, one weighted and whistles (-11.515-). Mwase give me permission to send your messenger to call my dear love, I am tired of waiting." A graceful circle dance performed by young girls, pairs of dancers coming out into the circle at a time.
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, Whistle
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Nabongo Mumia (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR161 (1950) , 1 page(s)
This song was composed in honour of the old chief Mumia who died on April 28th 1949 about 90 years old, though the locals claim his age to have been anything up to 130 years. He was a brave man, they say, who fought his enemies to the last man and ruled for some 70 years, leaving his mark upon the history of Nort...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR161 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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This song was composed in honour of the old chief Mumia who died on April 28th 1949 about 90 years old, though the locals claim his age to have been anything up to 130 years. He was a brave man, they say, who fought his enemies to the last man and ruled for some 70 years, leaving his mark upon the history of North Nyanza. The Indongoli lyre is played upright, unike many of the lyres in Western Kenya which are held horizontal.
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, Lyre, Bell, Tsindeche
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