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Bafazi bomthandazo (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR060 (1957) , 2 page(s)
The leading girl sings the melody at a lower pitch than the accompaniment sung by the chorus. This song is in praise of Fasonti
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR060 (1957) , 2 page(s)
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The leading girl sings the melody at a lower pitch than the accompaniment sung by the chorus. This song is in praise of Fasonti
Date Written / Recorded
1957
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Bagbane (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)
"I have paid my money, now you pay yours."
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR122 (1952) , 1 page(s)
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"I have paid my money, now you pay yours."
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
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Bagbane (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR122 , 1 min
"You have left me for another woman."
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR122 , 1 min
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"You have left me for another woman."
Date Written / Recorded
1952
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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Bagbele (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 (1952) , 2 page(s)
The music for the Zande round dance. All the dancers perform the same steps in unison, short quick steps to and fro, turning into file and then facing inwards again, gradually moving around in an anti-clockwise direction. The enthusiasm of the Zande men and women for their Kponingbo xylophone dance has to be exper...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 (1952) , 2 page(s)
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The music for the Zande round dance. All the dancers perform the same steps in unison, short quick steps to and fro, turning into file and then facing inwards again, gradually moving around in an anti-clockwise direction. The enthusiasm of the Zande men and women for their Kponingbo xylophone dance has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. The dancers are caught in the swirl of the music and compel sympathetic action from everyone within ear...
The music for the Zande round dance. All the dancers perform the same steps in unison, short quick steps to and fro, turning into file and then facing inwards again, gradually moving around in an anti-clockwise direction. The enthusiasm of the Zande men and women for their Kponingbo xylophone dance has to be experienced to be fully appreciated. The dancers are caught in the swirl of the music and compel sympathetic action from everyone within earshot. The tuning of the xylophone was:-- 976, 880, 784, 672, 584, 488, 440, 392, 336, 292, 244 vs.
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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
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Bagbele (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 , 3 mins
Bugu (-12.183-) slit drum beaten with sticks. Ndimu or Ndimo (14.03303-) membrane drum beaten with hand and stick. Andzolo (-12.55-) hand bells. The double headed drums may be beaten at either end according to the pitch of the note required by the player. The metal bells are pod shaped 3" long and are fixed onto w...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 , 3 mins
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Bugu (-12.183-) slit drum beaten with sticks. Ndimu or Ndimo (14.03303-) membrane drum beaten with hand and stick. Andzolo (-12.55-) hand bells. The double headed drums may be beaten at either end according to the pitch of the note required by the player. The metal bells are pod shaped 3" long and are fixed onto wooden handles. They are similar in shape to most dancing bells in Southern Africa which are worn elsewhere as anklets. The dancing of t...
Bugu (-12.183-) slit drum beaten with sticks. Ndimu or Ndimo (14.03303-) membrane drum beaten with hand and stick. Andzolo (-12.55-) hand bells. The double headed drums may be beaten at either end according to the pitch of the note required by the player. The metal bells are pod shaped 3" long and are fixed onto wooden handles. They are similar in shape to most dancing bells in Southern Africa which are worn elsewhere as anklets. The dancing of the Sudanic tribe of Zande people is most attractive. It is a round dance in which the movements of the dancers are not exaggerated but the routines are subtle and complex. The 'slit drums' in this region are made with feet and do not need insulating from the ground as with the simple cylindrical slit drums elsewhere. The feet emerge from the body of the slit drum at nodel points and so do not interfere with the resonance of the drum.
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Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Copyright Message
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Bamba nzi munyika (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR046 (1957) , 1 page(s)
The singer had his nose pierced (the tip of the septum), which until recently was a common practice among Tonga.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR046 (1957) , 1 page(s)
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The singer had his nose pierced (the tip of the septum), which until recently was a common practice among Tonga.
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
Dance, Bow, musical, Kalumbo
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Banda mai dodile lulanda (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)
This rather rather unusual duet played by two elderly men on Chisanzhi and Dilele munenge flute is remarkable for the musicianship they display. When asked why they played music like this, they replied "To give our hearts courage." In view of the severe troubles with which they and their people were to be confront...
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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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This rather rather unusual duet played by two elderly men on Chisanzhi and Dilele munenge flute is remarkable for the musicianship they display. When asked why they played music like this, they replied "To give our hearts courage." In view of the severe troubles with which they and their people were to be confronted in the years ahead one can only hope that their music did indeed give them and their families that courage to face their ordeals in...
This rather rather unusual duet played by two elderly men on Chisanzhi and Dilele munenge flute is remarkable for the musicianship they display. When asked why they played music like this, they replied "To give our hearts courage." In view of the severe troubles with which they and their people were to be confronted in the years ahead one can only hope that their music did indeed give them and their families that courage to face their ordeals in the Kasai and the Katanga so shortly to overtake them. The flute player uses voiced notes while he blows. The music is sometimes played to the "Sultani," the chief, "in order to refresh his spirit." Nyundu Gabriel said that when he was feeling sad, tired or depressed he would play this music to cheer himself up. The Chisanzhi (Mbira) keeps up a fascinating accompaniment. (See also TR 39 and TR 40).
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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
Dance, Flute, Dilele munenge, Mbira, Mbira, chizanshi
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Bandametu womgeniso movement of Ngodo of Regulo Nyankowango 1955 (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR001 (1955) , 1 page(s)
The leader of this Tlmbila Orchestra is a well known player and composer, Hafu Kumbani, who has a large number of new Timbila tunes to his credit. The title 'Bandametu womgeniso' appears to be commonly used by the easter rather than the western Chopi. The Chopi clans which live to the east of the main body of th...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR001 (1955) , 1 page(s)
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The leader of this Tlmbila Orchestra is a well known player and composer, Hafu Kumbani, who has a large number of new Timbila tunes to his credit. The title 'Bandametu womgeniso' appears to be commonly used by the easter rather than the western Chopi. The Chopi clans which live to the east of the main body of the tribe, are said to have intermarried with the GiTonga tribe of the Inhambane District and to speak a distinctive dialect. Those who k...
The leader of this Tlmbila Orchestra is a well known player and composer, Hafu Kumbani, who has a large number of new Timbila tunes to his credit. The title 'Bandametu womgeniso' appears to be commonly used by the easter rather than the western Chopi. The Chopi clans which live to the east of the main body of the tribe, are said to have intermarried with the GiTonga tribe of the Inhambane District and to speak a distinctive dialect. Those who know the Chopi well, claim that this can also be detected in the style of their playing and dancing and in the tunings of their Timbila xylophones. Regulo Nyankowango is considered to be one of the minor chiefs under Regulo Mikumbi of the Inharrime District. Living as they do to the east of the central Chopi, their dialect is distirctive and influenced by the GiTonga of the Inhambane District.
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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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Bandametu womgeniso movement of Ngodo of Regulo Nyankowango 1955 (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR001 , 2 mins
The leader of this Tlmbila Orchestra is a well known player and composer, Hafu Kumbani, who has a large number of new Timbila tunes to his credit. The title 'Bandametu womgeniso' appears to be commonly used by the easter rather than the western Chopi. The Chopi clans which live to the east of the main body of th...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR001 , 2 mins
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The leader of this Tlmbila Orchestra is a well known player and composer, Hafu Kumbani, who has a large number of new Timbila tunes to his credit. The title 'Bandametu womgeniso' appears to be commonly used by the easter rather than the western Chopi. The Chopi clans which live to the east of the main body of the tribe, are said to have intermarried with the GiTonga tribe of the Inhambane District and to speak a distinctive dialect. Those who k...
The leader of this Tlmbila Orchestra is a well known player and composer, Hafu Kumbani, who has a large number of new Timbila tunes to his credit. The title 'Bandametu womgeniso' appears to be commonly used by the easter rather than the western Chopi. The Chopi clans which live to the east of the main body of the tribe, are said to have intermarried with the GiTonga tribe of the Inhambane District and to speak a distinctive dialect. Those who know the Chopi well, claim that this can also be detected in the style of their playing and dancing and in the tunings of their Timbila xylophones. Regulo Nyankowango is considered to be one of the minor chiefs under Regulo Mikumbi of the Inharrime District. Living as they do to the east of the central Chopi, their dialect is distirctive and influenced by the GiTonga of the Inhambane District.
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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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Bandiya yo (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 (1952) , 2 page(s)
"Sungi kumba wa sa gasi li Sungi Akumba ai gibolo." "It is a bad housewife who does not work for a husband. A woman who can't work is no good at all."
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR123 (1952) , 2 page(s)
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"Sungi kumba wa sa gasi li Sungi Akumba ai gibolo." "It is a bad housewife who does not work for a husband. A woman who can't work is no good at all."
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
Mpondo
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