Browse Titles - 12136 results
See details
Ndapanda kobidi ndini (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR084 , 3 mins
The leader works as a trumpeter at the headquarters of the Administrator of Furancungo.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR084 , 3 mins
Description
The leader works as a trumpeter at the headquarters of the Administrator of Furancungo.
Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
World Music
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.
×
See details
Ndapilibuka = I toss and tu (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR014 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Ndapilibuka.' 'I toss and turn.'
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR014 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Description
Ndapilibuka.' 'I toss and turn.'
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, Mbira, Mbira, kankowele
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
×
See details
Ndapilibuka = I toss and tu (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR014 , 1 min
Ndapilibuka.' 'I toss and turn.'
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR014 , 1 min
Description
Ndapilibuka.' 'I toss and turn.'
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.
×
See details
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...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 (1950) , 1 page(s)
Description
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
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
×
See details
Ndarama zao kusowa 2nd movement (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 , 1 min
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...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 , 1 min
Description
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.
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.
×
See details
Ndarama zao kusowa (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 (19 May 1950) , 1 page(s)
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR192 (19 May 1950) , 1 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
19 May 1950, 1950
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field notes
Contributor
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Author / Creator
Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
Person Discussed
Benson Phiri, fl. 1950
Topic / Theme
Folk music, Dance, Drum, bass, Chichewa
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright © International Library of African Music.
×
See details
Ndarembokutwa muzheni (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR067 (1957) , 1 page(s)
"I am tired of pounding for a lizard who is too tired to go to Johannesburg to work. Get out of that house. If you refuse to come out I'll come and pull you out. If it were me I would go to Johannesburg, because if women were always telling me to go to work, I would do so."
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR067 (1957) , 1 page(s)
Description
"I am tired of pounding for a lizard who is too tired to go to Johannesburg to work. Get out of that house. If you refuse to come out I'll come and pull you out. If it were me I would go to Johannesburg, because if women were always telling me to go to work, I would do so."
Date Written / Recorded
1957
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
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.
×
See details
Ndarembokutwa muzheni (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR067 , 3 mins
"I am tired of pounding for a lizard who is too tired to go to Johannesburg to work. Get out of that house. If you refuse to come out I'll come and pull you out. If it were me I would go to Johannesburg, because if women were always telling me to go to work, I would do so."
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR067 , 3 mins
Description
"I am tired of pounding for a lizard who is too tired to go to Johannesburg to work. Get out of that house. If you refuse to come out I'll come and pull you out. If it were me I would go to Johannesburg, because if women were always telling me to go to work, I would do so."
Date Written / Recorded
1957
Field of Study
World Music
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.
×
See details
Ndasaya may angu (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR091 , 3 mins
A simple repetitive tune with little to say.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR091 , 3 mins
Description
A simple repetitive tune with little to say.
Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
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.
×
See details
Ndayamba dale (Field Card)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR088 (1959) , 2 page(s)
It appears that Kalolo had no food in his house and went hungry. The 1st drummer plays No's 1 and 2. The 2nd drummer -- The chief drummer plays No's 2 to 6 (incl.) The 3rd drummer plays No. 6 and 7. The 4th drummer plays No. 8. The 5th drummer plays No. 9.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR088 (1959) , 2 page(s)
Description
It appears that Kalolo had no food in his house and went hungry. The 1st drummer plays No's 1 and 2. The 2nd drummer -- The chief drummer plays No's 2 to 6 (incl.) The 3rd drummer plays No. 6 and 7. The 4th drummer plays No. 8. The 5th drummer plays No. 9.
Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field notes
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.
×
