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Ayambungu (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR121 , 3 mins

"If ever I have a man put in prison I shall take him to the Tribunal first."

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A-ya-ye kufwafwile Lozhine totale kamile malila (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR184 , 3 mins

This song recounted a true incident and the brother of Lozhine was one of the drummers. The item starts with a minute and a half of drumming. The heavy vibration of the drums cuts across the sound of the voices repeating the single line of the dance tune.

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Ayilongo lokele (Field Card)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR127 (1952) , 1 page(s)

This song is the original of the theme song of the film "Sanders of the River," which was made famous by Paul Robeson. Most of the river scenes with large Wagenya canoes holding 70 to 100 men were taken at this village above the Stanley Falls by Zoltan Korda the producer of the film. In its English film version t...

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Azaringwagate (Field Card)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR120 (1952) , 2 page(s)

"You think yourself very clever but I see through you in spite of it." A Tipoyi carrying song which is sung in humorous vein. The carriers of these light sedan chairs use a quick short step and keep going by using attractive songs such as this.

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Azaringwagate (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR120 , 3 mins

Likembe songs such as this are the delight of the evening audiences in the huts at night. The subtle changes of rhythm enhance its otherwise simple theme.

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Ba Machi Bwanga = Girl’s name (Field Card)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR019 (1957) , 1 page(s)

The singer calls his girl Machi Bwanga and the other women, including the mother of Changwe, to come and help him to sing.

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Baba ndarota kufa (Field Card)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR176 (1957) , 1 page(s)

"The singer dreamt one day of his own death and tells his mother, sister and the rest of his family about his dream." in fact, the singer, S. Sitole, is repeating the words of a song heard from another man and does not refer to himself. Only the opening line was picked up. He made up the rest for himself.

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Bagangali (Field Card)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR122 (1952) , 1 page(s)

" A soldier of Ngbazu ( Chief Gatanga's father) reported to Nbazua's elder brother Dagatanga, also a Chief, that Ngbazua would not listen to Dagatanga's advice. Dagatanga was offended and the incident gave rise to much trouble." The tuning of the harp includes five notes of a pentatonic scale, the octave above the...

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Bagangali (Track)

of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR122 , 3 mins

"I am the only son of my father. My wife, laugh just once so that I may see your teeth."

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Bait - Sassi Punhu - Lali- Karnaram Bhil - Rajasthan

of Archives and Research Center for Ethnomusicology. American Institute of Indian Studies, in Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy Collection, N78-2.N78-B. Five-week fieldtrip to India (Delhi, Rajasthan) to continue research on kathputli puppetry, Rajasthani performing groups and to attend the meetings of the International Congress of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences in New Delhi. Audio recordings made on Nakamichi 550 and Soni TC 150. Photographs on Minolta XD 11. 15 cassettes., 1:173:84 (New Delhi, Delhi State) , 5 mins

This track consists of Nazir Jairazbhoy playing a previous recording by Karnaram Bhil of the romantic ballad Sassi Punnhu as well as the song Lali. Karnaram Bhil also sings the songs. The song Lali is exclusive to the tradition of Narh playing, and utilizes the throat drone or 'Gur' as well as vocalization by the...

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