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2008 Nuwe Generasie Divas (New Generation Divas)
performed by Various Artists (Next Music, 2008), 54 mins
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performed by Various Artists (Next Music, 2008), 54 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Various Artists
Author / Creator
Various Artists
Date Published / Released
2008-03-25
Publisher
Next Music
Place Written / Recorded
South Africa
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Abiiru Drum Rhythms
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR181; in Abiiru Drum Rhythms (Track) , 13 mins
The titles of the items are: 1. Ibyiivuko (cries). 2. Umusuko. 3. Akakira. 4. Zidjezikarabwe. 5. Urubunda. 6. Uruhamiriza. 7. Uruchantege. 8. Uwabjgega. 9. Umuganura. 10. Urugamgazi. 11. Unubambura. 12. Agasiga. 13. Tubaru shumwami. 14. Ururuna. 15. Urukina. The whole set of drums should have been conical laced dr...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR181; in Abiiru Drum Rhythms (Track) , 13 mins
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The titles of the items are: 1. Ibyiivuko (cries). 2. Umusuko. 3. Akakira. 4. Zidjezikarabwe. 5. Urubunda. 6. Uruhamiriza. 7. Uruchantege. 8. Uwabjgega. 9. Umuganura. 10. Urugamgazi. 11. Unubambura. 12. Agasiga. 13. Tubaru shumwami. 14. Ururuna. 15. Urukina. The whole set of drums should have been conical laced drums of the same shape but varying in pitch. At this mine a number of them had been improvised from oil drums, 44 gallon and 8 gallon me...
The titles of the items are: 1. Ibyiivuko (cries). 2. Umusuko. 3. Akakira. 4. Zidjezikarabwe. 5. Urubunda. 6. Uruhamiriza. 7. Uruchantege. 8. Uwabjgega. 9. Umuganura. 10. Urugamgazi. 11. Unubambura. 12. Agasiga. 13. Tubaru shumwami. 14. Ururuna. 15. Urukina. The whole set of drums should have been conical laced drums of the same shape but varying in pitch. At this mine a number of them had been improvised from oil drums, 44 gallon and 8 gallon metal containers. The chief drummer is called - Umwiiro maukuru. The second drummer is called - Uwaura. The timekeeper drummer is called - Ishakwe. The beaters or drumsticks are called - Murisho (s.) Imirisho (pl.). The names of the drums are from treble to bass. Lead drum -- (in this case a small bucket drum) -- Ishako. First drum - Nyahura. Second drum - Nterero. Third drum - Irubi. Fourth drum - Luvugamahame. Fifth drum - Chihumurizo. The leader plays his own drum and sometimes the three also on either side of him (4 all told) when setting a rhythm. His second-in-command also plays his own drum and sometimes one on either side (3 in all). The time setter stands out in front of the line and keeps the time going. This recording was made near a plantation of tall eucalyptus (blue gum) trees and the diffuse echo from the boughs and leaves overhead can be clearly heard throughout.
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Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Place Written / Recorded
Nyanza, Southern Province (Rwanda)
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Acinkanja = A name
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR083; in Acinkanja (Track) , 2 mins
This song is a most interesting piece of part singing by the wives of African police constables. Acinkanga, nkajanguya kuteputa cisani cikwisa nasimene asungu anakutepula.
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR083; in Acinkanja (Track) , 2 mins
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This song is a most interesting piece of part singing by the wives of African police constables. Acinkanga, nkajanguya kuteputa cisani cikwisa nasimene asungu anakutepula.
Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Place Written / Recorded
Machinga, Southern Region (Malawi)
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Ada a Banda
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR185; in Ada a Banda (Track) , 3 mins
"My father, Banda, has gone off to work in the towns, for a long long time, to buy himself clothes." how true a reflection this is upon thousands of Tonga men in this district who go off to mines and towns for their own reasons leaving the women and children to fend for themselves at home. Many send back money, bu...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR185; in Ada a Banda (Track) , 3 mins
Description
"My father, Banda, has gone off to work in the towns, for a long long time, to buy himself clothes." how true a reflection this is upon thousands of Tonga men in this district who go off to mines and towns for their own reasons leaving the women and children to fend for themselves at home. Many send back money, but as many others find local foreign girls and forget their home and children.
Date Written / Recorded
1950
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Place Written / Recorded
Nkhata Bay District, Northern Region (Malawi)
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Adamu, we = Adam, you have left me
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR096; in Adamu, we (Track) , 2 mins
The theme of migrant labour, of the men working far away in S. Rhodesia, N. Rhodesia or in South Africa is a constant one among the women who have been left behind. "Adamu we, aye aye! Koto wo Wandisiya maule aye, wo aye aye! Ine ndi kulila, aye aye wo!" "Adam a-ye-a-ye. You have left me. I am crying -- I will tak...
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR096; in Adamu, we (Track) , 2 mins
Description
The theme of migrant labour, of the men working far away in S. Rhodesia, N. Rhodesia or in South Africa is a constant one among the women who have been left behind. "Adamu we, aye aye! Koto wo Wandisiya maule aye, wo aye aye! Ine ndi kulila, aye aye wo!" "Adam a-ye-a-ye. You have left me. I am crying -- I will take a train and follow you."
Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Place Written / Recorded
Visanza, Central Region (Malawi)
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Adisi adisi = The girl and the guinea fowl
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR083; in Adisi adisi (Track) , 4 mins
A story of a girl and the protective colouring of guinea fowl spots. One of the few stories, perhaps, which makes a reference to cannibalism. There was once a girl who went to the garden to fetch mealies. Now there came some guinea fowls and she was fascinated by their spots. She said "Oh! can't you mke me some lo...
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of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR083; in Adisi adisi (Track) , 4 mins
Description
A story of a girl and the protective colouring of guinea fowl spots. One of the few stories, perhaps, which makes a reference to cannibalism. There was once a girl who went to the garden to fetch mealies. Now there came some guinea fowls and she was fascinated by their spots. She said "Oh! can't you mke me some lovely spots like yours." The said: "No! we cannot because we are afraid of your father and mother." But the girl said: "Don't you be afr...
A story of a girl and the protective colouring of guinea fowl spots. One of the few stories, perhaps, which makes a reference to cannibalism. There was once a girl who went to the garden to fetch mealies. Now there came some guinea fowls and she was fascinated by their spots. She said "Oh! can't you mke me some lovely spots like yours." The said: "No! we cannot because we are afraid of your father and mother." But the girl said: "Don't you be afraid of my parents." So they made them for her. Then she went off to an old woman who was a cannibal and was delighted to see the girl - but the firl put on her spots and escaped.
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Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Place Written / Recorded
Kapeni, Southern Region (Malawi)
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Adomba = Tipoyi carrying song
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR120; in Adomba (Track) , 3 mins
"What a liar." Chorus: "Yes indeed, what a terrible liar." (Meant humourously) An attractive chorus with typical declining melody almost like a series of yodels.
Sample
of International Library of African Music (ILAM), in Hugh Tracey Fieldwork Collection and the Sound of Africa Series, TR120; in Adomba (Track) , 3 mins
Description
"What a liar." Chorus: "Yes indeed, what a terrible liar." (Meant humourously) An attractive chorus with typical declining melody almost like a series of yodels.
Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Field recording (raw)
Place Written / Recorded
Isiro, Haut-Uele Province
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Afriacan Paradise
performed by Gonda Traditional Entertainers (A. I. Records Kenya, 2009), 46 mins
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performed by Gonda Traditional Entertainers (A. I. Records Kenya, 2009), 46 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Gonda Traditional Entertainers
Author / Creator
Gonda Traditional Entertainers
Date Published / Released
2009-01-05
Publisher
A. I. Records Kenya
Place Written / Recorded
Kenya
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Africa- New York
produced by Verna Gillis, 1942-; performed by Ladji Camara, 1923- (Lyrichord, 2003), 49 mins
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produced by Verna Gillis, 1942-; performed by Ladji Camara, 1923- (Lyrichord, 2003), 49 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ladji Camara, 1923-
Contributor
Verna Gillis, 1942-
Author / Creator
Ladji Camara, 1923-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Lyrichord
Place Written / Recorded
Guinea
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African Drums & Voices - Tinyela
performed by African Works (ARC Music Productions, 2010), 58 mins, 24 page(s)
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performed by African Works (ARC Music Productions, 2010), 58 mins, 24 page(s)
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
African Works
Author / Creator
African Works
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
ARC Music Productions
Place Written / Recorded
South Africa
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