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Naliba kaboma

- Group of Lozi men, Composer not specified, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Group of Lozi men , Composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1957-07-11
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Nchanga mine compound f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/196093 , vital:45725 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT-485 , Research no. L2Q10
Description: A topical song about a man on a train weeping for his mother
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957-07-11

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Baka Mutanda

- Group of Bemba boys, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of Bemba boys , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Broken Hill f-za
Language: Lozi , Bemba
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183744 , vital:44064 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-10
Description: A certain acrobat called Mutanda has one good leg only, one being paralysed. He entertains the young by climbing up a light pole and when about 8 or 9 feet up hops to and fro on his pole while the children shout this verse. Children's verse
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Date Issued: 1957

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Bome a ni lukela ky ntanda

- Bennt Falali abd Josias Kakambi Capiwe, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Bennt Falali abd Josias Kakambi Capiwe , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Caprivi f-za
Language: Lozi , Bemba
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183661 , vital:44041 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-02
Description: Two simple times from the middle reaches of the upper Zambezi. Self delectative song with Kangombio (Mbira) fan shaped and mirliton, external resonator
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Chinjilile mwalyanjo (You had better be careful)

- Group of Lozi men, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of Lozi men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mangu f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/139770 , vital:37780 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-06
Description: When the girl's initiation is at an end, she is led in the evening to a nearby stream to wash, and whilst she is washing, this song is sung. The initiation period amongst the Lozi lasts for 6 months during which time the girl is taught all domestic skills she will need in later life. Girl's initiation song with guitar, and bottle struck by a nail.
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Date Issued: 1957

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Fulai sinali meya (An aeroplane flies very fast)

- Group of 6 Lozi men, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of 6 Lozi men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mangu f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/139841 , vital:37791 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-13
Description: "An aeroplane flies fast. There was once a monkey who tried to catch an aeroplane, but he became exhausted and died." Topical song with Silimba xylophone with 9 notes.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Ichikonkoma

- Group of Bemba boys, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of Bemba boys , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Broken Hill f-za
Language: Lozi , Bemba
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183735 , vital:44063 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-09
Description: "To have a chicken boiling in the pot. You must take it first from the coop." Children's verse
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Ki mangi ya uawize mali (Who stole the money?)

- Group of Lozi men, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of Lozi men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mangu f-sa
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/139718 , vital:37772 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-02
Description: This recording was received with enthusiasm by the large good-natured crowd. Siyomboka dance song with 1 xylophone on a stand, 3 Milupa drums, conical and pegged.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Kukala Kokela (Start the song)

- Group of 5 Lozi men, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of 5 Lozi men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Lozi (African people) , Africa Zambia Nchanga Mine Compound f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/152124 , vital:39215 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR067-16
Description: This Silimba xylophone is built on a rough frame with X crossed legs at either end raising it approximately 3 feet off the ground. Each note is attached at both ends by a string through two holes and has a separate gourd resonator with open mirliton buzzer. Siyamboka dance song with 1 Silimba xylophone (x9 notes), resonator on frame and mirliton.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Kwaile Muhiana ni yema (I will go where Muhiana has gone)

- Alexander Muhiana and Griffis Kopo, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Alexander Muhiana and Griffis Kopo , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Lozi (African people) , Africa Zimbabwe Wankie Coillery f-rh
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/152107 , vital:39213 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR067-14
Description: It is supposed to be a girl singing. Muhiana is the name of the girls' lover. Tuning of the instrument:- 552, 512, 448, 420, 376, 348, 308, 276 vs. Self-delectative song with Kangombio mbira.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Kwimbo layetu nqwe tulinqa (If we were singing at home, we would be singing better)

- Group of Lozi men, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of Lozi men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mangu f-sa
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/139709 , vital:37771 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-01
Description: The gist of this song is much the same as that of the Jews who say: "How can we sing the songs of Zion in a strange land?" The tuning of this xylophone can be taken from a recording of each note before the item. Siyomboka dance song with 1 xylophone on a stand, 3 Milupa drums, conical and pegged.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Linyalo laka le kimonem libonela (I knew our marriage would not last)

- Group of Lozi men, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of Lozi men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mangu f-sa
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/139731 , vital:37775 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-03
Description: "I always knew our marriage would not last, because even before we married you doubted me-Now, please hold my hand or I shall die. Siyomboka dance song with 1 xylophone on a stand, 3 Milupa drums, conical and pegged.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Liwangu wangu weyanga (A married woman who does not respect her parent-in-law)

- Group of 12 Lozi men and women, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of 12 Lozi men and women , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mangu f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/139805 , vital:37786 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-09
Description: "Liwangu wangu weyaya, liwangu wangu musali yasina likule ku musa alukelwi kunyalwa. Musali yasina likute kwa bashemi ba muna alikelwi kunyalwa." "A married woman who does not repsect her husband's parents is not fit to married.". Morality song.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Lumela lyambezi mwana boma

- Bennt Falali and Josias Kakambi Capiwe, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Bennt Falali and Josias Kakambi Capiwe , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Caprivi f-za
Language: Lozi , Bemba
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183653 , vital:44040 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-01
Description: Two simple times from the middle reaches of the upper Zambezi. Self delectative song with Kangombio (Mbira) fan shaped and mirliton, external resonator
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Mulala karimukwa panga (Mulala stole money from the Panga)

- Group of 5 Lozi men, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of 5 Lozi men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Lozi (African people) , Africa Zambia Nchanga Mine Compound f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/152138 , vital:39216 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR067-17
Description: Mulala was the son of a chief, and stole money from the Panga Bank. Tuning:- 412, 356, 312, 272, 256, 228, 206, 178, 136 vs. Siyamboka dance song with 1 Silimba xylophone (x9 notes), resonator on frame and mirliton.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Naliba kaboma (I cry for my mother)

- Group of 6 Lozi men, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of 6 Lozi men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mangu f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/139851 , vital:37792 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-14
Description: A certain man was travelling by train. When he thought of the girl to whom he was engaged to be married he began to weep and call upon his mother. Topical song with Silimba xylophone with 9 notes
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Namakawu-wo misali kunyala Liwali (Namakwawu was married to 2 husbands)

- Group of 12 Lozi men and women, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of 12 Lozi men and women , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mangu f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/139747 , vital:37777 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-04
Description: The woman Namakawu was a polyandrist and carried on a successful liaison with 2 men until she was at last found out. Siamboka dance with 2 Milupa conical drums, pegged, open, hand beaten.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Ndete Chakutila

- Justine Mwamba, Group of Bemba men, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Justine Mwamba , Group of Bemba men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Kasamba f-za
Language: Lozi , Bemba
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183753 , vital:44065 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-11
Description: The meaning of the chant is that the singer wants a large pot of beer, not a small one. Simple song, not unlike the proceeding children's verses in style. Drinking song, with 1 conical drum
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Nisoya na Chingola niyoleka moskito (I am going to Chingola to buy a 'Mosquito')

- Group of 12 Lozi men and women, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Group of 12 Lozi men and women , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mangu f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/139832 , vital:37790 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-12
Description: "I am going to Chingola to buy myself a mosquito (net), so that when I come back I shall be able to marry her and we both will be able to "sign" (the marriage certificate.) Mbunda dance with 2 Milupa conical drums, pegged and hand beaten.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Nkoya

- Mwendawai Sendowi, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Mwendawai Sendowi , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Lozi (African people) , Africa Zambia Mongu district f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/152060 , vital:39208 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR067-10
Description: The player has worked at the museum as a gardner for the last 2 and half years. He comes from Namusa village in the Mongu District, from Mukwangwa clan. Self-delectative song with Kangombio mbira.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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Pindo yaka iwile (My whistle has dropped)

- D. Mwanambuyu, Hugh Tracey

Authors: D. Mwanambuyu , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1957
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Mangu f-za
Language: Lozi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/139814 , vital:37787 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-10
Description: "I have dropped my whistle. I must run back, for otherwise somebody will pick it up." The tuning as follows:- 472, 440, 396, 356, 320, 296, 260, 236, 220, 198, 178, 148, 118 v.p.s. Self-delactative song with Kangombio fan-shaped mbira with external resonator and mirliton.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1957

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