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Nalelua lele-lele-la, deleva nalelua (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR149 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR149 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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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 dancers and singers was on tour at Mwanza from their home district of Tabora.
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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Ndarama zao kusowa 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)
A good example of Malipenga playing and dancing. This is the opening movement of the dance. The word Muganda which is the name of this dance is taken from the sound of the drums which accompany the singing gourds. Are two melodies for this 2nd movement. There are two movements in the Mugunda dance, the second is p...
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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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A good example of Malipenga playing and dancing. This is the opening movement of the dance. The word Muganda which is the name of this dance is taken from the sound of the drums which accompany the singing gourds. Are two melodies for this 2nd movement. There are two movements in the Mugunda dance, the second is performed with drums only and without the Malipenga gourds.
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, Drum
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Ndembo ya kumilanzi (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR157 (1950) , 1 page(s)
"I am glad to have had the chance of looking at a dead elephant."
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR157 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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"I am glad to have had the chance of looking at a dead elephant."
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, Clapping, hand
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Ndikakowa wanyambo (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR150 (1950) , 1 page(s)
I will go and marry somewhere else, because all the girls think I am not faithful.' Tatu Binti Ali the leader of the second song is the young wife of Idi Selemani the organiser of the group.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR150 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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I will go and marry somewhere else, because all the girls think I am not faithful.' Tatu Binti Ali the leader of the second song is the young wife of Idi Selemani the organiser of the group.
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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Ndilandile kalata kwa Masula (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)
The comparative simplicity of the music and drumming indicates the subtle influence of school (foreign) music teaching. "When I receive a letter from Masula I'll read it with all my heart." The women circle and dance around the drummer in the centre.
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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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The comparative simplicity of the music and drumming indicates the subtle influence of school (foreign) music teaching. "When I receive a letter from Masula I'll read it with all my heart." The women circle and dance around the drummer in the centre.
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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Ngubani o’sibizela elambeni (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR185 (1950) , 1 page(s)
An old regimental song from the days of Zongendaba now used at parties or when the men have killed a lion or leopard, at the dance before the chief to celebrate the event. This song and many others like it demonstrate the Zulu or Ngoni strain in the northern Nyasaland culture since there has been no direct connect...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR185 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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An old regimental song from the days of Zongendaba now used at parties or when the men have killed a lion or leopard, at the dance before the chief to celebrate the event. This song and many others like it demonstrate the Zulu or Ngoni strain in the northern Nyasaland culture since there has been no direct connection with Zululand for well over 100 years.
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, Vocals, group
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Nkhawa na dada, Kamsingi kaya (Joined) (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR188 (1950) , 2 page(s)
The first game here sung by men is usually played by children with two logs on the ground about 3 feet apart with another log etween them like the leter H. The child lies along this third log and is bumped by the others onto the first two at head and foot. The second game is played with the logs in the same positi...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR188 (1950) , 2 page(s)
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The first game here sung by men is usually played by children with two logs on the ground about 3 feet apart with another log etween them like the leter H. The child lies along this third log and is bumped by the others onto the first two at head and foot. The second game is played with the logs in the same position but a dancer stands over the centre log and dances. alternate feet banging the centre log down while the others hold it up at either...
The first game here sung by men is usually played by children with two logs on the ground about 3 feet apart with another log etween them like the leter H. The child lies along this third log and is bumped by the others onto the first two at head and foot. The second game is played with the logs in the same position but a dancer stands over the centre log and dances. alternate feet banging the centre log down while the others hold it up at either end. This kind of singing game, they say, has been done for twenty years or more.
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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, Sticks
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Nkhopa lero (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR189 (1950) , 1 page(s)
This is an exhibition dance done by one or more dancers for the entertainment of the crowd. The drummers are men, friends of the solo dancer and the women of the village sing his dance song for him. His dance consists of a series of rhythmic shakes particularly from his waist down. He wears African made iron bells...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR189 (1950) , 1 page(s)
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This is an exhibition dance done by one or more dancers for the entertainment of the crowd. The drummers are men, friends of the solo dancer and the women of the village sing his dance song for him. His dance consists of a series of rhythmic shakes particularly from his waist down. He wears African made iron bells below the knee and above the ankle.
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, Bell, Drum
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Ntajemerwa (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR133 (1950) , 2 page(s)
This set of drums is played when there is a special ceremonial gathering such as the opening of the Bunyoro council, or on the first day of the new moon. It may also be played at other times. The royal Hima houses of Uganda are all drum-minded, with special drums exclusively associated with royalty and royal occas...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR133 (1950) , 2 page(s)
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This set of drums is played when there is a special ceremonial gathering such as the opening of the Bunyoro council, or on the first day of the new moon. It may also be played at other times. The royal Hima houses of Uganda are all drum-minded, with special drums exclusively associated with royalty and royal occasions.
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, Drum
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Numero uno Regulo Rumbane (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR196 (1963) , 1 page(s)
This tune is almost a round.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR196 (1963) , 1 page(s)
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This tune is almost a round.
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, Vocals, group
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