Somagwaza (Father of the stabbing)
- Authors: Khotso and Group of Mpondo men and women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Praise , Africa South Africa Lusikisiki f-sa
- Language: Xhosa
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/136443 , vital:37377 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR031-04
- Description: This song is sung in thanks to the Chief when he has killed a beast for them. Praise song with clapping and 5 drums.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Wayisebenzela Ijoyini (He worked for the 'contract')
- Authors: Nozi Kencele (14 years) and Gcaleka girls , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--South Africa , Field recordings , Xhosa (African people) , Folk music , Africa South Africa Idutywa f-sa
- Language: Xhosa
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/151076 , vital:39027 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR063-02
- Description: The girl playing the mouth bow was left-handed. Her friends standing beside her sang the refrain and also did the roaring sounds in the throat which are so typical of the Xhosa people. The word Ijoyini, from the English word 'join', refers to the contract to work on the gold mines, their major source of employment. Mtshotsho dance for young boys and girls, with Ikinki musical bow.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Zokudaro (Just like that)
- Authors: Composer not specified , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Africa Mozambique Espungabera f-mz
- Language: Ndau
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/136317 , vital:37361 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR029-14
- Description: "Just like that is what I do not like. When you cook you do not sit down properly but only squat. The white people here are from England. See-you are listening to me like a snake, my brothers, Why are you so black like a crow. Why are you so red like a "Jekwaya"? Look Franzi has had a child, the child Mujarai. I am Franzi-son of Maunze Mwiambo. I am from Chipumgumbira (Sipungabera. lit. the small forest of rock rabbits) Portuguese territory. We are happy at Kabira, here working together with the Italians. Sorry for you, friends who stay at home. Don't take "Joni" (a labour recruiting organisation) in order to come here. (i.e. come on your own). The tune is a variation of a well-known traditional tune in S. Rhodesia. Self-delectative song with Mbira dza waNdau.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Eliza buya (Come Eliza)
- Authors: Tonga/ Hlanguni (Performers) , T.O. Kowano (Composer) , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1955
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Humorous song , Guitar , Instrumental music , Africa Mozambique Bileni f-mz
- Language: Tonga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/132622 , vital:36858 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR007-12
- Description: Humorous song with guitar
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1955
Tsapwa
- Authors: F.Gomez (Composer) , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1955
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Guitar , Instrumental music , Africa Mozambique Chibuto f-mz
- Language: Chopi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/132704 , vital:36872 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR008-07
- Description: Wistful song with guitar
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1955
Wagala izitha (Hymnbook No. 210)
- Authors: Members of the Church of Nazareth (Performers) , I. Shembe (Composer) , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1955
- Subjects: Music--South Africa , Hymns, Zulu , Christian dance , Africa South Africa Rec. Nhlangakazi Hill f-sa
- Language: Zulu
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/132831 , vital:36893 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR009-03
- Description: Three Zulu hymns for christian dancing, unaccompained
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1955
Azaringwagate
- Authors: Ebogoma Gabriel , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk songs, Mangbetu , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Democratic Republic of Congo Medje f-cg
- Language: Mangbetu
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/166851 , vital:41411 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0120-12
- Description: Likembe songs such as this are the delight of the evening audiences in the huts at night. The subtle changes of rhythm enhance its otherwise simple theme. He re-tuned his instrument for this song as follows:- 800, 608, 488, 324, 276, 244, 400, 544, 656, 712, 364. (552) (648) (728). This scale was knocked slightly out of tune during playing. (See notes in brackets). There appears to be a note missing between 488 vs, and 400 vs. - unless the player deliberatly requred s hexatonic mode. Topical song wih Neikembe, Likembe.
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- Date Issued: 1952
Bia bagbele
- Authors: Zande men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk songs, Zande , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Democratic Republic of Congo Nguru f-cg
- Language: Zande/Bandiya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/167846 , vital:41516 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0123-08
- Description: The double headed drums may be beaten at either end according to the pitch of 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 teh drum. Bagbele dance , with large slit drum, footed, 3 double headed cross laced conical drums, 4 pairs metal bells on carved handles.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
Mambala II
- Authors: Group of Luba women and 3 drummers , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Luba (African people) , Ruund (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Congo (Democratic Republic) Lubilashi f-cg
- Language: Lunda , Luba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/182958 , vital:43897 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR179-11
- Description: A song typical of most funeral songs by Luba women, with a cheerful theme assisted by the strange sound of the singing horns. The three drums were called respectively:- DITUMBA weighted with wax, with a mirliton, (lutanda). GATUMBATUMBA which was neither weighted nor had a mirliton. MUTUMBI weighted with wax but without miriliton. The singing gourds were the usual empty gourds commonly used by Luba women. Funeral dance song, with 3 goblet drums, closed, pinned, with mirliton, and 2 singing gourds
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- Date Issued: 1952
Maria Chibu
- Authors: Albert Yenie and Alex Singoma , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Songs, Swahili , Bira (African people) , Swahili-speaking peoples , Pygmies , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Democratic Republic of Congo Bunia f-cg
- Language: Bira
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/168443 , vital:41582 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0126-11
- Description: This is an attempt either to transpose a well known guitar song to the traditional instrument of the district or is the original folk tune itself. The sanzo ababo has a very wide bridge, 8 and half inches, possibly the widest of all the Mbira family. The notes do not take up all this space as a large gap of about 2" is left between the notes played by each hand, Nos. 1-11 and 12-22. Duet on the Likembe, (Mbira) - Sanzo apido (treble) x 20 notes, and Sanzo ababo (bass) x 22 notes.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
Nemegye
- Authors: Oboto Sukuma , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk songs, Mangbetu , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Democratic Republic of Congo Medje f-cg
- Language: Mangbetu
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/166906 , vital:41417 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0121-03
- Description: The singer who appears to be over the age of 60 is a renowned performer in this district. The audience thoroughly enjoyed his wit, though without an interpreter available its substance was not disclosed. The singer appears to use a few Swhaili words in the earlier verses of 'Nemegye'. Topical song with Nenjenje lute, two strings.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
Ngombe ya manengenenge
- Authors: Sons of Barotseland Patriotic Society Choir , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Barotseland f-za
- Language: Lozi , Bemba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183725 , vital:44056 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-08
- Description: The song is about a man who very much wanted to marry a certain girl; but had not enough cows to pay the bride price for her. So he made up his mind to go and work in order to earn enough money to buy the cows. He did so, bought the cows and married the girl. "Alleluya" is simply a cheerful refrain copied from the Christians. This song gives the impression of having been influenced by the Nguni of the eastern districts of Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) rather than a song of true Lozi origin. Topical song
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
Omusango gwabulere
- Authors: Temusewo Mukasa , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Folk songs, Ganda , Ganda (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Uganda Kampala f-ug
- Language: Ganda
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/170986 , vital:41992 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0138-16
- Description: "When we dance we press down the ground and we remember that we also shall lie there ourselves one day." The Ganda appear to have a great pre-occupation with death and the theme, such as this one, reflects their thoughts in this direction. Wistful song, with horizontal, arched harp.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
Kaliya-liya, ndinde kaliya
- Authors: Hannington Ngoma , Henga boys and girls , Henga and Nyanja grils of Blantyre Secondary School , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Songs, Tumbuka , Tumbuka (African people) , Songs, Chewa , Chewa (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Malawi Mzimba f-mw
- Language: Tumbuka , Chewa, Chichewa, Nyanja
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/185813 , vital:44433 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR190-03
- Description: There was once a man who used to work very hard from sunrise till sunset out in his fields. His wife used to cook many different kinds of food and as soon as it was ready she would send her young son to go out to the fields to call his father. This he did by singing him a song each time, when the father would stop working and come home. Story with song
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Ododa kidi olorona
- Authors: Muruka Ndar Fula , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Siaya f-ke
- Language: Luo
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/178153 , vital:42914 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR167-14
- Description: Fula is a well known singer of praises. In this song he likens the Chief to a great rock in the lake (Victoria Nyanza) which stops the fish from passing. His constant care is the welfare of his people and they like him for his devotion. Praise song for the chief, with Gara leg bells and stamping.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950