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Mokgowe (The approach) (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR194 , 3 mins

They approach from the distance with the Madika initiated, and then start a circle dance (b) all the people moving atni-clockwise around the three drums. The opening of the Sibewa movement illustrates the method of starting a pipe dance and the difficulty they experience in the initial fitting in of the various pi...

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Mpyaile entongo (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR146 , 3 mins

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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Muli baripiya (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR133 , 3 mins

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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Muvalenge waiti Chita wala, 2nd movement (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 , 3 mins

"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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Muvingi (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR161 , 3 mins

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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Mwa mwena dehe-ye-yele (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR179 , 2 mins

"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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Mwanami waya mwiyawu (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR179 , 3 mins

"The child lost in the forest." In this part of countryside is covered with thick bush and trees up to 40 or 50 feet high. It would be particularly easy to lose oneself in this endless bush.

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Mwangalile leke ndali na wasoga (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR150 , 3 mins

Everyone despises me because I make love to ugly women.'

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A Mwase ndibwerekani mthenga wanu (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 , 3 mins

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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Nalelua lele-lele-la, deleva nalelua (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR149 , 2 mins

Drive on driver, I have nothing to give you.' They sing to the driver of the lorry as he passes. There is a touch of romance associated with the drivers of long distance lorries, rather like that of the sailors in the days of sail, or the engine drivers of the very early trains and mail coaches. This troupe of dan...

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