Kumaji kumailo-mailo
- Authors: Boys at Dedza Secondary School , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1958
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk songs, Tonga (Nyasa) , Songs, Chewa , Chewa (African people) , Songs, Tumbuka , Tumbuka (African people) , Musical instruments , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Malawi Mzimba f-mw
- Language: Tumbuka , Chewa, Chichewa, Nyanja , Tonga (Nyasa)
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/184875 , vital:44281 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR187-08
- Description: There was a man who had a wife and he killed a certain woman who had a child and so his wife adopted the baby. It was the child who is supposed to be singing this song. The child was trying to remember her mother and was thinking how she could have been brought up by her own mother. The mother was killed because of a dispute over an old cow. She was carelessly looked by her stepmother. Ntano story song
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1958
Nijurireni
- Authors: W. Theu , Tembuka boys , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1958
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk songs, Tonga (Nyasa) , Songs, Chewa , Chewa (African people) , Songs, Tumbuka , Tumbuka (African people) , Musical instruments , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Malawi Rumpi f-mw
- Language: Tumbuka , Chewa, Chichewa, Nyanja , Tonga (Nyasa)
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/184967 , vital:44294 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR187-18
- Description: There was once a child who was sent to bring food to her father in his hut. She asked to come in and he first asked her what relish she had brought; she told him vegetables but she was sent back again to teh kitchen. Each time she came with vegetables she was sent away until the relish provided was meat. He did not want beans and vegetables, only meat-the greedy creature! "Open for me, Ha-he! Open, open ndera ndera As you say, open for me, what have you brought? I have brought porridge. What is the relish? The relish is beans. If the relish is beans, go and eat with your mother! The relish is vegetables. Go and eat with your mother. The relish is meat! Come inside, come inside." Story song
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1958
Wezulu walila
- Authors: Boys of Dedza Secondary School , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1958
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk songs, Tonga (Nyasa) , Songs, Chewa , Chewa (African people) , Songs, Tumbuka , Tumbuka (African people) , Musical instruments , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Malawi Mzimba f-mw
- Language: Tumbuka , Chewa, Chichewa, Nyanja , Tonga (Nyasa)
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/184958 , vital:44293 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR187-17
- Description: This song was sung, they say, when the white man first came to their country at the turn of the century. Unlike the local people they used whistle to give words of command and it was a novelity at the time, and so found its way into folk song. Dance song for Ngoma with clapping
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1958
Cheyu chamunganda
- Authors: Group of Tumbuka men , Composer unknown , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-19
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Bancroft mine f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/242352 , vital:51032 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT507-L129 , Research no. L2Y13
- Description: A song, accompanied by clapping, about sweeping the house, that is sung as a walking song n the way to some festivity.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-19
Munkwele
- Authors: Group of seven Tumbuka men , Composer unknown , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-19
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Bancroft mine f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/242325 , vital:51028 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT506-L128 , Research no. L2Y9
- Description: A song with horns and a bass drum.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-19
Sekelele fawona tengwa ipya
- Authors: Group of Tumbuka men , Composer unknown , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-19
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Bancroft mine f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/242357 , vital:51033 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT507-L129 , Research no. L2Y14
- Description: A song wishing happiness in one's marriage.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-19
Ndevinepo ndamwana mdiki
- Authors: Chimpandano, J. M. C. , Composer unknown , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-18
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Malawi Rumpi f-mw
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/242236 , vital:51019 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT504-L126 , Research no. L2X8
- Description: A song, accompanied by clapping and bass drum, about a person who would like to be left to dance alone.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-18
Chigwinini chikuko mana nawo
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239831 , vital:50770 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT479-L100 , Research no. L2O21
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Cin'goma ca kubaruka
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239753 , vital:50762 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT478-L99 , Research no. L2O16
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Kamudyanga
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239758 , vital:50763 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT478-L99 , Research no. L2O17
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Kanakazi kayaya mbebeweta pamu-lomo
- Authors: Chigwamba, Smart , Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239865 , vital:50774 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT480-L101 , Research no. L2O23
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Kayuni
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239735 , vital:50760 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT478-L99 , Research no. L2O15
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Kayuni
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239048 , vital:50687 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT478-L99 , Research no. L2O14b
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Mbaya mwana wane bamutya cimbwe
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239918 , vital:50780 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT480-L102 , Research no. L2O25
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Mungate Tamara
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239767 , vital:50764 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT479-L100 , Research no. L2O18
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Mwabawoli bani
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239892 , vital:50777 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT480-L101 , Research no. L2O25
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Mwayowoya ciyowoyeyowoye mwayowoya
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239807 , vital:50768 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT479-L100 , Research no. L2O20
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Ng'eng'e kumatengele
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239797 , vital:50767 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT479-L100 , Research no. L2O19
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Nkhendanga uteka ukwenka zeza
- Authors: Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239887 , vital:50776 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT480-L101 , Research no. L2O24
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08
Pano pano tabikana mutima
- Authors: Chigwamba, Smart , Mbuluwundi, Ruben Tankadi , 5 Tumbuka men , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1957-07-08
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mufulira f-za
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/239849 , vital:50772 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT480-L101 , Research no. L2O22
- Description: Unaccompanied humorous song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-08