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Chepulon (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR164 (1952) , 1 page(s)
The singer was a cycle repairer by trade, claimed to belong to the Njeudura age grade (his own age at the time being about 22 years in 1952). He, like other Kikuyu who buy these expensive accordians uses it as a noise maker rather than a melodic or harmonic accompaniment. As with the guitar players they rarely cha...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR164 (1952) , 1 page(s)
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The singer was a cycle repairer by trade, claimed to belong to the Njeudura age grade (his own age at the time being about 22 years in 1952). He, like other Kikuyu who buy these expensive accordians uses it as a noise maker rather than a melodic or harmonic accompaniment. As with the guitar players they rarely change key. These to performances were remarkable for the understanding between the singer and his accompanist on the 'iron'. The latter w...
The singer was a cycle repairer by trade, claimed to belong to the Njeudura age grade (his own age at the time being about 22 years in 1952). He, like other Kikuyu who buy these expensive accordians uses it as a noise maker rather than a melodic or harmonic accompaniment. As with the guitar players they rarely change key. These to performances were remarkable for the understanding between the singer and his accompanist on the 'iron'. The latter was deafening to observers nearby, but apparently enthralling to the performers. Kikuyu musicians appear to be able to tolerate an intensity of sound far beyond the normal, in fact bordering on the threshold of pain in the ears. For the recording the man with his piece of iron and box had to be placed a considerable distance from the microphone.
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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
Ngwaketse
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Chibola mu lumbai (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR183 (1957) , 1 page(s)
The solo part of the leader is answered by four long stanzas, or lines of verse by the chorus.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR183 (1957) , 1 page(s)
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The solo part of the leader is answered by four long stanzas, or lines of verse by the chorus.
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, Drum, Mirliton
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Chibola mu lumbai (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR183 , 3 mins
The solo part of the leader is answered by four long stanzas, or lines of verse by the chorus.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR183 , 3 mins
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The solo part of the leader is answered by four long stanzas, or lines of verse by the chorus.
Date Written / Recorded
1957
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Copyright Message
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Chibudo movement from the Ngodo of Regulo Banguza, 1955 (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR002 (1955) , 1 page(s)
e) "Mchuio." This item contains some good "Tsambisela," repeated note playing in the lower register.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR002 (1955) , 1 page(s)
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e) "Mchuio." This item contains some good "Tsambisela," repeated note playing in the lower register.
Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR002 , 3 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Chibudo movement of Ngodo of Repulo Banguza 1955 Part I (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR005 (1955) , 1 page(s)
a, b & c) '1 his IS the first recording ever to be published of a complete Ngodo of a Chopi 'Timbila orchestra. The orchestra featured is the senior orchestra of the district, although not that of the Paramount Chief. Wani Zavala. The leader Komukomu, has been art outstanding xylophone player and composer for the...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR005 (1955) , 1 page(s)
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a, b & c) '1 his IS the first recording ever to be published of a complete Ngodo of a Chopi 'Timbila orchestra. The orchestra featured is the senior orchestra of the district, although not that of the Paramount Chief. Wani Zavala. The leader Komukomu, has been art outstanding xylophone player and composer for the past 20 years. This recording represents his orchestral dance for the year 1955. As new tunes are composed they are added to or substit...
a, b & c) '1 his IS the first recording ever to be published of a complete Ngodo of a Chopi 'Timbila orchestra. The orchestra featured is the senior orchestra of the district, although not that of the Paramount Chief. Wani Zavala. The leader Komukomu, has been art outstanding xylophone player and composer for the past 20 years. This recording represents his orchestral dance for the year 1955. As new tunes are composed they are added to or substituted for the older movement. The Ngodo is introduced by 3 orchestral items, in which the virtuosity of the players of the 'Timbila xylophones is heard to good effect. It is the ambition of each orchestral leader to compose excellent introductions to his own village dance. There are no lyrics set to these Msitso. d) Ngeniso: The Entry of the Dancers, is the first movement introducing the dancers when they file onto the dance floor and take up their position in line facing the orchestra. e) Ndano: The Call, is marked by an opening cry by the dancers who now throw themselves into the performance in earnest. f) Mchuio : is considered to be the main athletic dance of the Ngodo performed while the dancers are still fresh. It is a most vital and lively dance. g) Chlbudo: The Coming out
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Chibudo movement of Ngodo of Repulo Banguza 1955 Part I (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR005 , 3 mins
a, b & c) '1 his IS the first recording ever to be published of a complete Ngodo of a Chopi 'Timbila orchestra. The orchestra featured is the senior orchestra of the district, although not that of the Paramount Chief. Wani Zavala. The leader Komukomu, has been art outstanding xylophone player and composer for the...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR005 , 3 mins
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a, b & c) '1 his IS the first recording ever to be published of a complete Ngodo of a Chopi 'Timbila orchestra. The orchestra featured is the senior orchestra of the district, although not that of the Paramount Chief. Wani Zavala. The leader Komukomu, has been art outstanding xylophone player and composer for the past 20 years. This recording represents his orchestral dance for the year 1955. As new tunes are composed they are added to or substit...
a, b & c) '1 his IS the first recording ever to be published of a complete Ngodo of a Chopi 'Timbila orchestra. The orchestra featured is the senior orchestra of the district, although not that of the Paramount Chief. Wani Zavala. The leader Komukomu, has been art outstanding xylophone player and composer for the past 20 years. This recording represents his orchestral dance for the year 1955. As new tunes are composed they are added to or substituted for the older movement. The Ngodo is introduced by 3 orchestral items, in which the virtuosity of the players of the 'Timbila xylophones is heard to good effect. It is the ambition of each orchestral leader to compose excellent introductions to his own village dance. There are no lyrics set to these Msitso. d) Ngeniso: The Entry of the Dancers, is the first movement introducing the dancers when they file onto the dance floor and take up their position in line facing the orchestra. e) Ndano: The Call, is marked by an opening cry by the dancers who now throw themselves into the performance in earnest. f) Mchuio : is considered to be the main athletic dance of the Ngodo performed while the dancers are still fresh. It is a most vital and lively dance. g) Chlbudo: The Coming out
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Chibudu (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR197 , 2 mins
Here at Zavala the Sange Timbila is so called Sanzhi. The orchestra consisted of 2 Chilanzani Treble xylophones. 8 Sange Alto xylophones, 3 Debiinda Bass xylophones, 2 Gulu Double bass Xylophones and 4 Njele Rattles. The morning on which this was recorded was very wild and wet, just after a severe storm off the se...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR197 , 2 mins
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Here at Zavala the Sange Timbila is so called Sanzhi. The orchestra consisted of 2 Chilanzani Treble xylophones. 8 Sange Alto xylophones, 3 Debiinda Bass xylophones, 2 Gulu Double bass Xylophones and 4 Njele Rattles. The morning on which this was recorded was very wild and wet, just after a severe storm off the sea. The wind was still high and the rain falling in gusts. In the circumstances it was remarkable that the musicians and dancers could p...
Here at Zavala the Sange Timbila is so called Sanzhi. The orchestra consisted of 2 Chilanzani Treble xylophones. 8 Sange Alto xylophones, 3 Debiinda Bass xylophones, 2 Gulu Double bass Xylophones and 4 Njele Rattles. The morning on which this was recorded was very wild and wet, just after a severe storm off the sea. The wind was still high and the rain falling in gusts. In the circumstances it was remarkable that the musicians and dancers could perform, but such is their passion for their music and dancing that they continued in spite of the weather. The combined Timbila orchestras of Zavala and nyakutowo often perform together at one or other village or at an agreed dance floor halfway between the two, about 2 miles from each.
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Date Written / Recorded
1963
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Chihibalumuna bembi (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR179 , 3 mins
"A man who wears a waistcoat without a jacket looks a perfect fool." The most trivial remarks are quite enough to suggest a good dance tune. The lower notes of this Chisanzhi were used with wax attached to the undersides of the tips of the reeds.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR179 , 3 mins
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"A man who wears a waistcoat without a jacket looks a perfect fool." The most trivial remarks are quite enough to suggest a good dance tune. The lower notes of this Chisanzhi were used with wax attached to the undersides of the tips of the reeds.
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Chila twachinda naba matombo (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)
A song for Chief Kazembe, also used as a canoe song. These chidlren demonstrate a typically Luunda organum style fo singing.
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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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A song for Chief Kazembe, also used as a canoe song. These chidlren demonstrate a typically Luunda organum style fo singing.
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, Vocals, group
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