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Kekema-kekema (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR128 , 3 mins
The Kusu are Mohammedans having accepted the domination of the Arab traders on the Luapula River in the 19th century. The simple repetitive songs demonstrating the almost mechanical simplicity of a dance rhythm. They were recoreded by Kusu people about 450 miles north of the home district near the Lualaba River ab...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR128 , 3 mins
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The Kusu are Mohammedans having accepted the domination of the Arab traders on the Luapula River in the 19th century. The simple repetitive songs demonstrating the almost mechanical simplicity of a dance rhythm. They were recoreded by Kusu people about 450 miles north of the home district near the Lualaba River about 3 deg. S. of the equator. They were working at the elephant training centre at Andudu on the edge of the great Ituri Forest. Both i...
The Kusu are Mohammedans having accepted the domination of the Arab traders on the Luapula River in the 19th century. The simple repetitive songs demonstrating the almost mechanical simplicity of a dance rhythm. They were recoreded by Kusu people about 450 miles north of the home district near the Lualaba River about 3 deg. S. of the equator. They were working at the elephant training centre at Andudu on the edge of the great Ituri Forest. Both items copied from discs.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Kia Mwangala kia yanamatumbe (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)
Drums. Kayanda -- conical, open, pegged and weighted (--14.2--). Mitumbwe -- goblet, pinned, closed and weighted (--14.52--). Ditumba -- goblet, pinned, closed, mirliton (--14.51251--). The drums enter one after the other and end in the same way. The difference between the weighted and unweighted membrane of the d...
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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)
Description
Drums. Kayanda -- conical, open, pegged and weighted (--14.2--). Mitumbwe -- goblet, pinned, closed and weighted (--14.52--). Ditumba -- goblet, pinned, closed, mirliton (--14.51251--). The drums enter one after the other and end in the same way. The difference between the weighted and unweighted membrane of the drums can be clearly heard -- lower in tone and also emitting a slightly slurred or portamento tone Mentone, while the unweighted drum s...
Drums. Kayanda -- conical, open, pegged and weighted (--14.2--). Mitumbwe -- goblet, pinned, closed and weighted (--14.52--). Ditumba -- goblet, pinned, closed, mirliton (--14.51251--). The drums enter one after the other and end in the same way. The difference between the weighted and unweighted membrane of the drums can be clearly heard -- lower in tone and also emitting a slightly slurred or portamento tone Mentone, while the unweighted drum sounds a clear hollow note.
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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
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Kilumbu I _ Kilumbu II (Joined) (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR128 (1952) , 1 page(s)
The 'Diviner' was a young man dressed in a full cotton skirt, leaving the torso bare, and wide ropes of beads crossed diagonally across the chest. He wore a red silk head-kerchief and was accompanied by a small boy dressed in similar fashion. Although the singers said, at the time, that the name of the song was "K...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR128 (1952) , 1 page(s)
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The 'Diviner' was a young man dressed in a full cotton skirt, leaving the torso bare, and wide ropes of beads crossed diagonally across the chest. He wore a red silk head-kerchief and was accompanied by a small boy dressed in similar fashion. Although the singers said, at the time, that the name of the song was "Kilumbu" it would appear from the recording that it is more correctly "Kayombo." Recorded at the Camp de Nepoko, Elephant Training Centr...
The 'Diviner' was a young man dressed in a full cotton skirt, leaving the torso bare, and wide ropes of beads crossed diagonally across the chest. He wore a red silk head-kerchief and was accompanied by a small boy dressed in similar fashion. Although the singers said, at the time, that the name of the song was "Kilumbu" it would appear from the recording that it is more correctly "Kayombo." Recorded at the Camp de Nepoko, Elephant Training Centre, Ituri Forest, Andudu.
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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
Song, Dance, Drum
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Koloni wanguya ku Masoku (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR187 , 3 mins
"There were two young men Koloni and Sandifolo who went to look for work." This player uses a short length or sliver of bamboo as a bow, which was so efficient that he needed only to wet it with spittle once during the playing. The name Sandifolo would appear to be a local corruption of the English name Stanford o...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR187 , 3 mins
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"There were two young men Koloni and Sandifolo who went to look for work." This player uses a short length or sliver of bamboo as a bow, which was so efficient that he needed only to wet it with spittle once during the playing. The name Sandifolo would appear to be a local corruption of the English name Stanford or something similar.
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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Koras (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR159 , 2 mins
The 'struck iron' was an old starter ring from the fly wheel of a car. It is necessary to have a circular or 'S' shaped piece of metal for convenient playing of the double beat. The performer called it 'Kengere' or 'Beru' bell. The sweepers in Nairobi, they say, always come from Embu. Kibunga waita, the iron playe...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR159 , 2 mins
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The 'struck iron' was an old starter ring from the fly wheel of a car. It is necessary to have a circular or 'S' shaped piece of metal for convenient playing of the double beat. The performer called it 'Kengere' or 'Beru' bell. The sweepers in Nairobi, they say, always come from Embu. Kibunga waita, the iron player, was no exception. Elsewhere in Africa certain tribes tend to adopt one occupation exclusively. After hearing a few Kikuyu songs to t...
The 'struck iron' was an old starter ring from the fly wheel of a car. It is necessary to have a circular or 'S' shaped piece of metal for convenient playing of the double beat. The performer called it 'Kengere' or 'Beru' bell. The sweepers in Nairobi, they say, always come from Embu. Kibunga waita, the iron player, was no exception. Elsewhere in Africa certain tribes tend to adopt one occupation exclusively. After hearing a few Kikuyu songs to the accompaniment of the iron and accordion, the listener who is not case hardened to the noise may experience a singing in the ears for several hours afterwards. Listening to this kind of Kikuyu song is more a feat of endurance than an aesthetic pleasure.
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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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Kuriye (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR155 (1950) , 2 page(s)
"Gather for defence." In the early days about 100-150 years ago, when the various tribes were pushing up onto the fertile slopes of the Kilimanjaro faction fighting was a daily occurance. At Marango the chief lived inside stout stone walls.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR155 (1950) , 2 page(s)
Description
"Gather for defence." In the early days about 100-150 years ago, when the various tribes were pushing up onto the fertile slopes of the Kilimanjaro faction fighting was a daily occurance. At Marango the chief lived inside stout stone walls.
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
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
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Kutali ndo kuya ku muchila wansamba = I am going very far to the source of the stream (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR021 , 3 mins
The music of this dance was performed without its accompanying ceremony, as it was recorded in the mine compound and not at home in the village.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR021 , 3 mins
Description
The music of this dance was performed without its accompanying ceremony, as it was recorded in the mine compound and not at home in the village.
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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Kwaheri naja (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)
Goodbye for now, I'll be back soon.' Several songs under this title 'Kwaheri naja,' are to be found in Tanganyika, but they do not necessarily have the same melody or follow the same pattern.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR150 (1950) , 1 page(s)
Description
Goodbye for now, I'll be back soon.' Several songs under this title 'Kwaheri naja,' are to be found in Tanganyika, but they do not necessarily have the same melody or follow the same pattern.
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
Copyright Message
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Kwaheri naja (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR150 , 3 mins
Goodbye for now, I'll be back soon.' Several songs under this title 'Kwaheri naja,' are to be found in Tanganyika, but they do not necessarily have the same melody or follow the same pattern.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR150 , 3 mins
Description
Goodbye for now, I'll be back soon.' Several songs under this title 'Kwaheri naja,' are to be found in Tanganyika, but they do not necessarily have the same melody or follow the same pattern.
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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Leka nzunule (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR188 , 3 mins
A new young peoples dance. The boys dance in a group and the girls in another within the circle, - the two drummers standing on one side. It consists of a number of simple rhythmic steps. The sound of the drums and whistle overshadows the voices in the recording, which in fact is the impression gained by spectator...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR188 , 3 mins
Description
A new young peoples dance. The boys dance in a group and the girls in another within the circle, - the two drummers standing on one side. It consists of a number of simple rhythmic steps. The sound of the drums and whistle overshadows the voices in the recording, which in fact is the impression gained by spectators standing outside the circle of dancers.
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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