John Otwal (Track)
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR167 , 3 mins
Details
- Field of Interest
- Anthropology
- Copyright Message
- Material sourced from the International Library of African Music. Copyright International Library of African Music.
- Description
- "John Otwal, so the singer states, had helped him when he had no transport from Kisumu to his home and, in addition, had presented him with 100 shillings as a token of affection and esteem. He wanted all the people to know what a good friend he was." The intrusion of the fireigh instrument, the accordion has undoubtedly modified the original folk idiom but to what extent it has affected the style of song is not yet known.
- Content Type
- Field recording (raw)
- Duration
- 3 mins
- Anthropologist / Ethnographer
- Hugh Tracey, 1903-1977
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Praise Song
- Series Number
- TR167
- Subject
- Anthropology, World Music, Social Sciences, Music & Performing Arts, Cultural anthropology, Africa
