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Ndete Chakutila (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR182 , 1 min
The meaning of the chant is that the singer wants a large pot of beer, not a small one. Two simple songs, not unlike the preceding children's verses in style.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR182 , 1 min
Description
The meaning of the chant is that the singer wants a large pot of beer, not a small one. Two simple songs, not unlike the preceding children's verses in style.
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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Ndibolekeni ibayi ndembathe madoda (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR062 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Drinking songs are sung with great abandon, the women holding their hands above their heads to clap them.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR062 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Description
Drinking songs are sung with great abandon, the women holding their hands above their heads to clap them.
Date Written / Recorded
1957
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
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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Ndibolekeni ibayi ndembathe madoda (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR062 , 3 mins
Drinking songs are sung with great abandon, the women holding their hands above their heads to clap them.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR062 , 3 mins
Description
Drinking songs are sung with great abandon, the women holding their hands above their heads to clap them.
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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Ndiropo (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR176 (1951) , 2 page(s)
"Ndiripo monasa kutaura Nditipote, morewa nge pasipo." "If I'm there you speak nicely, if I'm away you slander me."
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR176 (1951) , 2 page(s)
Description
"Ndiripo monasa kutaura Nditipote, morewa nge pasipo." "If I'm there you speak nicely, if I'm away you slander me."
Date Written / Recorded
1951
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Topic / Theme
Drinking Song, Clapping, hand, Stamping, foot
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Ndiropo (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR176 , 1 min
"Ndiripo monasa kutaura Nditipote, morewa nge pasipo." "If I'm there you speak nicely, if I'm away you slander me."
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR176 , 1 min
Description
"Ndiripo monasa kutaura Nditipote, morewa nge pasipo." "If I'm there you speak nicely, if I'm away you slander me."
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.
Tracks
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Ndoto (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR084 (1959) , 1 page(s)
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Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR084 (1959) , 1 page(s)
Description
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Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
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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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR084 , 3 mins
Description
N/A
Date Written / Recorded
1959
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.
Tracks
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Nkhuku zalila, kunja kwaca (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR086 , 1 min
It is likely that this old drinking song came from the Ndau of S. Rhodesia and Mozambique when this Gomani branch of the Ngoni people came up through their territory capturing wives on their way north about 1830 A. D. S. "Nkhuku zalila kunja kwaca CH. Hoh-ah-oh-oho. S. Kunja kwaca nkhuku zalila. CH. Hoh-ah-oh-oho....
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR086 , 1 min
Description
It is likely that this old drinking song came from the Ndau of S. Rhodesia and Mozambique when this Gomani branch of the Ngoni people came up through their territory capturing wives on their way north about 1830 A. D. S. "Nkhuku zalila kunja kwaca CH. Hoh-ah-oh-oho. S. Kunja kwaca nkhuku zalila. CH. Hoh-ah-oh-oho." "The cock crows, outside it is light. Ho, ho, haho! Outside it is light, the cocks have just crowed. Ho, ho, haho!"
Date Written / Recorded
1959
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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Obugambo bunsemerire ngalyara (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR132 , 3 mins
A certain man inited his friends to a drinking party and during the proceedings he spoke inspiring words to his guests wich delighted them very much. "We were pleased with your words" they reply in chorus.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR132 , 3 mins
Description
A certain man inited his friends to a drinking party and during the proceedings he spoke inspiring words to his guests wich delighted them very much. "We were pleased with your words" they reply in chorus.
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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Ode tate, kuseli kwaphili kuli njati (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR077 (1958) , 2 page(s)
It is notable that the Chewa men of this region have the lowest opinion of their wives and vice versa, the custom which allows immediate marriage without bride price (Dibolo) or any other formality except what is locally called 'snatching' has clearly led to this state of affairs and whether recent or of long stan...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR077 (1958) , 2 page(s)
Description
It is notable that the Chewa men of this region have the lowest opinion of their wives and vice versa, the custom which allows immediate marriage without bride price (Dibolo) or any other formality except what is locally called 'snatching' has clearly led to this state of affairs and whether recent or of long standing they could not say. "There is a buffalo behind the hill, Ngala, let us go and shoot it." "No, no, my bow is broken!" The hill Nga...
It is notable that the Chewa men of this region have the lowest opinion of their wives and vice versa, the custom which allows immediate marriage without bride price (Dibolo) or any other formality except what is locally called 'snatching' has clearly led to this state of affairs and whether recent or of long standing they could not say. "There is a buffalo behind the hill, Ngala, let us go and shoot it." "No, no, my bow is broken!" The hill Ngala is a big, solid granite boss about 30 or 40 ft. high, about a mile from the village.
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Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
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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