Gwilane kangacepe gwilane
- Authors: Rabison Bande , Chewa men , 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 Kasungu f-mw
- Language: Tumbuka , Chewa, Chichewa, Nyanja
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/186371 , vital:44491 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR190-11
- Description: This song and others of its kind were used by groups of men as 'carols' in that they would go around the villages at the new year singing for the people and and expecting small gifts in return. Originally it was an initiation song but later became associated with the new year only as the initiation ceremonies have now disappeared in this district on account of the missions. Initiation song with clapping
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hadithi ya charahani (The story of the tailor's shop)
- Authors: Ramadhani Fataki and Saidi Salum Nana , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--Tanzania , Swahili-speaking peoples , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Tabora f-tz
- Language: Swahili
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/179865 , vital:43242 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR170-13
- Description: How a tailor was asked to make a special coat for an important customer and what he did for him in the way of a magnificent coat with several arms and a buibui veil. The teller of the story is himself a tailor in Tabora. Humorous sketches, with a mandoline and Udi.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hadithi ya Manyanya (A Manyanya story)
- Authors: Manyanya Masuka with Sukuma men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Nyamwezi (African people) , Sukuma (African people) , Folk songs, Sukuma , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Mwanza f-tz
- Language: Nyamwezi , Sukuma
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/173486 , vital:42376 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR151-07
- Description: An example of Sukuma speech. A translation of this impromptu sketch was not available at the time of recording and part towards the end is in Swahili. The Sukuma, they said are fond of making up sketches such as this as an evening's entertainment. Humorous sketch.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hadithi ya umbu (The story of the mosquito)
- Authors: Ramadhani Fataki and Saidi Salum Nana , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--Tanzania , Swahili-speaking peoples , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Tabora f-tz
- Language: Swahili
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/179856 , vital:43241 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR170-12
- Description: "How a mosquito overturned a lorry." A lorry was involved in a serious accident, when several of the passengers were badly hurt with broken limbs and other injuries. This was all caused by a mosquito biting off the road into the ditch. Humorous sketches, with a mandoline and Udi.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hamolo
- Authors: Salim Zeydan with Arab men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Kenya , Songs, Swahili--Kenya , Songs, Swahili--Tanzania , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Malindi f-ke
- Language: Arabic
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/180021 , vital:43294 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR171-15
- Description: A song which is sung when the bridegroom is having his head and beard shaved. "We have shaved him by force. Let us rejoice together." Wedding song, with 1 Hayir bass drum, 1 Maras bass drum, played with hands, 2 Tasa bowl drums, laced, played with sticks and clapping (-12.02-).
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- Date Issued: 1950
Harusi I
- Authors: Ngayamiso Kitunga , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Zinza (African people) , Rundi (African people) , Nyamwezi (African people) , Folk songs, Rundi , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Tabora f-tz
- Language: Nyamwezi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/172914 , vital:42295 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR148-01
- Description: Tunes played at weddings. The instrument was new and the notes not well hammered so the tone of the instrument was not as good as it might have been. Nevertheless the music is attractive. The tuning from left to right was:- 448, 372, 320, 244, 208, 168, 122, 244, 284, 336, 372, 416, 488 giving a heptatonic scale of:- 488, 448, 416, 372, 336, 320, 284, 244 vs. These items were recorded at Itetemia, the village of Chief N. S. Fundikira. Wedding tune, with Malimba Likembe.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Harusi II
- Authors: Ngayamiso Kitunga , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Zinza (African people) , Rundi (African people) , Nyamwezi (African people) , Folk songs, Rundi , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Tabora f-tz
- Language: Nyamwezi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/172923 , vital:42296 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR148-02
- Description: Tunes played at weddings. The instrument was new and the notes not well hammered so the tone of the instrument was not as good as it might have been. Nevertheless the music is attractive. The tuning from left to right was:- 448, 372, 320, 244, 208, 168, 122, 244, 284, 336, 372, 416, 488 giving a heptatonic scale of:- 488, 448, 416, 372, 336, 320, 284, 244 vs. These items were recorded at Itetemia, the village of Chief N. S. Fundikira. Wedding tune, with Malimba Likembe.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hayo ni maradhi (Chaupela mpenzi)
- Authors: Chipukizi Rumba , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--Tanzania , Swahili-speaking peoples , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Mwanza f-tz
- Language: Swahili
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/179613 , vital:43124 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR170-07
- Description: A typical local band from the African quarter of any Tanganyika townships of the early 1950's. Nobody plays quite in tune but that does not worry the audiences or more especially the players themselves. They pick up their melodies from each other and from gramphone records and a dozen or more variations of the same song can be found throughout the country. Swahili Rumbas with 2 Banjos, 1 Mandoline, 2 bass drums, 1 conical drum, laced, 2 kazoos, 2 whistles and a flute.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hee! Lawelungano hiaa
- Authors: Maria Semuyala with Hehe women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Chaga (African people) , Hehe (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Kilolo f-tz
- Language: Hehe
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/175040 , vital:42533 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR157-11
- Description: "My husband, we quarrel everyday, so much so that people are talking about us." A morality song teaching young girls to be careful of the reputation of their house. Initiation song for girls, with clapping.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Helele nani nzovela
- Authors: Mwanahasha with Hehe women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Chaga (African people) , Hehe (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Kalenga f-tz
- Language: Hehe
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/174990 , vital:42528 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR157-05
- Description: "Even if you divorce me and leave me alone, I will still be able to look after myself." Women songs, injuctions to young women upon getting married. In Africa the women must be increasingly independent of her fickle and self indulgent man. Kuduo dance song for wedding ceremonies with clapping..
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hijazai Bashraf
- Authors: Egyptian musical club , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--Tanzania , Swahili-speaking peoples , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Dar-es-Salaam f-tz
- Language: Swahili
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/179514 , vital:43073 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR169-14
- Description: Taarab is the name given to an air after the Arab style composed and played Swahili musicians. The name of the club does not reflect its origin which is entirely local and composed of Swahili men all living in Dar-es-Salaam. The Arab 'Oud' is locally called 'Udi'. Instrumental Air, with 1 Oud (Arabic guitar), 3 violins, 1 Mandoline, 1 Kayamba flat grass rattle, 1 earthern ware drum, Damba, 1 Duff tambourine.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hindu yamsegesa
- Authors: Mzee Juma with Shirazi men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--Tanzania , Swahili-speaking peoples , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Zanzibar f-tz
- Language: Swahili
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/179956 , vital:43256 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR171-09
- Description: "The shakingdance." Most instruments of this kind are brought to the island of Zanzibar by migrant labourers. It was known what tribal orign the Kidebe may have had. Ndebe dance song with Kidebe Mbira and Kayambi tin rattle.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hinya nade
- Authors: Gindiloni Ngoma , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Songs, Tumbuka , Tumbuka (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Malawi Kasungu f-mw
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/185240 , vital:44356 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR189-02
- Description: The Ugubu was a popular instrument with the Zulu of Natal several generations ago but few are now left in Natal. With the exception of one or two minor details this instrument is in the same as that of the Zulu. The chief modification is the use of a straining bridge to increase the tension of the bark string. This bow was made of a lenght of Tete reed 5 ft. 2 1/4 inches long and about 1 1/4 ins. diameter, and had an unusual method of straining the single string. There was a small bridge inserted between the reed and the string near the lower end and the resonating gourd was attached by means of a wore which also acted as a moveable tuning device dividing the string into two segements. The top segement was 3 ft. 10 ins. long and emitted a note of 71 vs. (81 vs. when stopped by clasping between the finger and thumb). The lower segment was not used. The interval between the two notes used is 220 cents. Self delectative song with Ugubu, musical bow, stressed and resonated
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- Date Issued: 1950
Ho - Jambo Bwana
- Authors: Kepkoske Arap Chepkwony with Kipsigis men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Kipsigis (African people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Kericho f-ke
- Language: Kipsigis
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/176983 , vital:42778 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR164-12
- Description: The 'ey nonny - nonny' words of this song are 'Ho - Jambo Bwana'. "How do you do, Master." This was impromptu refering to the recorder of the item. The remainder of the lyric mentions places of mutual interest and affection in the minds of the audience. Praise song with Chepkong 6 string bowl lyre.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Ho ya-yo
- Authors: Binana Naibara with Arusha men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Maasai (African people) , Songs, Maasai , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Arusha f-tz
- Language: Masai
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/174012 , vital:42431 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR153-14
- Description: "Teren angite matalebo." "Bring the cow that I may milk her near the water. Do not leave my place, my love. Stay here and keep me constant company." The love song of a nomadic pastrolist. Different women take over the lead during the song. Osingolis Longoroyo love song.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hoe hoe
- Authors: Mwana Bibi with Swahili women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Kenya , Songs, Swahili--Kenya , Songs, Swahili--Tanzania , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Malindi f-ke
- Language: Swahili
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/180048 , vital:43300 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR171-18
- Description: This is an amusing farewell song with typical cries from the gay veiled ladies of the Arab households of Malindi. Farewell song.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hongahonga lele
- Authors: Pembe Selemani and Zaramo boys , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Nyakyusa (African people) , Zaramo (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Dar-es-Salaam f-tz
- Language: Nyakyusa , Zaramo
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/175410 , vital:42573 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR158-15
- Description: The players start to play begining with the pipe 3rd from the lowest. Each piper above then takes his rhythm from the next man below. If one fails to get started he holds up all the others above. The leader then comes along and gets his rhythm for him and his companions can then take up the rhythm until the treble player at last joins in. Set of 13 pipes. The tuning of this set was as follows:- 584, 520, 440, 392, 336, 292. Giving a pentatonic scale. The total range was just over two octaves. Mbeta pipe dance, with Viyanzi vertical flutes, 2 friction sticks (-12.61-) and tin rattles (-12.54-).
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hubaba tube mbele bana (Rock our babes to sleep)
- Authors: Ntainta Buchili with Sukuma men and women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Nyamwezi (African people) , Sukuma (African people) , Folk songs, Sukuma , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Mwanza f-tz
- Language: Nyamwezi , Sukuma
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/173504 , vital:42378 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR151-09
- Description: The player is a cripple who is well known in the district for his playing of the musical bow, which he frequently does for dances. The words sung by this cripple player are most indistinct, as he has no teeth. The tune is used in the Kazori dance performed in lines in front of the drums, girls in a double line and boys in another double line behind. The lines keep time with the music and leap and move to left and right together. Kazori dance song for men and women, with Ndono one string musical bow and tin rattle (-12,54-).
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hulila nduru
- Authors: Ruthahindurwa Lukuka , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania / Uganda Gera / Bukoba f-tz / f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/172303 , vital:42186 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR145-09
- Description: A song praising the grandfather of the present chief who died, it is said, about 60 years ago (c. 1890). In this song the sound of the body of the Zither vibrating against the external resonator, upturned gourd or wooden bowl, can be heard. This deep noted Nanja is tuned:- 176, 160, 144, 136, 124, 106 vs. The seveth note was not well in tune as it was too low for the weight of the string to sound properly. Praise song with Nanga trough zither.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Hulula mtemi wiswe (Our old chief has vanished)
- Authors: Idi Selemani and Hashima Kamata with Nyamwezi men and women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Nyamwezi (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Mwadui f-tz
- Language: Nyamwezi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/173273 , vital:42352 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR150-04
- Description: "The name of the dance means "Go as you please" and it appears gives the dancers the freedom to do steps and movements as they wish and not in strict tempo or unison with other dancers. The style of singing is typical of those away from home and differs materially from the same type of song sung at home. Hiyari ya moyo dance song for men for men and women, with cylindrical laced drums and conical pegged (-14.22101-) and ankle bells (-12.55-).
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- Date Issued: 1950