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8th Movement "Mabandhla"
- Authors: Katini we Nyamombe (Leader) , Komukomu, Sekalani, Bokisi, Madoshimani and Majanyana (5 players) , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1943
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Zavala f-mz
- Language: Chopi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/194883 , vital:45506 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR209-08
- Description: For full details see "Chopi Musicians" Pages 22 to 29. Orchestral dance with six Timbila xylophones.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1943
Aleluya, Aleluya
- Authors: Composer not specified , St Gabriel's Choir from Gugulethu , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1982-04-24
- Subjects: Choral music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Rondebosch f-sa
- Language: Xhosa , English
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/270163 , vital:54410 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD040-17
- Description: Church songs, "Missa Africana" at St Michaels, Rondebosch .
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1982-04-24
Anare mangede udu-we
- Authors: Eungane , Mbuti people , Composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1952-07-31
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Democratic Republic of Congo Amasu f-cg
- Language: Efe
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/218765 , vital:48434 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT314-F93 , Research no. F4D11
- Description: Indigenous melancholy folk song with singing accompanied by three lisanzo likembes.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952-07-31
Anatami (Mid-season)
- Authors: Group of Tonga men led by Siamungomo , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Tonga (Zambezi people) , Folk songs, Tonga (Zambezi) , Music--Zambia , Africa Zambia Gwembe f-za
- Language: Tonga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/138353 , vital:37625 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR043-01
- Description: Towards the end of the song the voice of the Chief Chepepo can be heard. "Listen boys, I have been to Gwanda, Mersima, Plumtree in Salisbury. Also I was in India." Midseason is the time between sowing and reaping the winter crops, between May and July. Drinking song with clapping.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Arap Chepsiolei
- Authors: Akito Arap Yeko , Not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1950-09-09
- Subjects: Popular music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya not specified f-ke
- Language: Nandi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/227338 , vital:49436 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , CR2092 , XYZ5473
- Description: Topical song with Kibukandet Lyre
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950-09-09
Arap Chepsiolei II
- Authors: Akito Arap Yeko , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Mijikenda (African people) , Nandi (African people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Kapsabet f-ke
- Language: Nandi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/176879 , vital:42768 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR164-06
- Description: Arap Chepsiolei's chief claim to fame is that he sold his daughter, they say, and used the money to buy a hoe. One is reminded of 'Nebuchadnezzar, the king of the Jews who sold his wife for a pair of shoes. Topical song, with Kipukandet 6 string bowl lyre.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Babelwa bodwa
- Authors: Makhoba, Baghaphile , Composer unknown , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1955-01-27
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Buthelezi f-sa
- Language: Zulu
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/224310 , vital:49090 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT342-H8 , Research no. H1D14
- Description: Self delectative songs with Makhweyana bow.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1955-01-27
Balandra
- Authors: The Boys Town Steel Orchestra , Composer not Specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1952-00-00
- Subjects: Popular music--Africa , Dance music , Dance music--Caribbean Area , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Trinidad City not specified f-sa
- Language: Creole
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/211636 , vital:47636 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , CR1003 , Research no. SG125
- Description: Calypso dance performed on steel pans.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952-00-00
Basaula likenja
- Authors: Saidi Kikongo and Wagenya fishermen , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Genya (African people) , Nande (Congolese (Democratic Republic) and Ugandan people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Democratic Republic of Congo Stanleyville f-cg
- Language: Nande
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/168570 , vital:41626 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0127-02
- Description: When this item was recorded it was within sound of the noise of the rapids at Stanley falls. The singers sing in parallel or organum, not unlike the songs of the Bemba people of Northern Rhodesia. Paddling song with large slit drum.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
Brigitta
- Authors: G Dula na baninga baye , G Dula and John Ouwerx , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1940-00-00
- Subjects: Popular music--Africa , Dance music , Dance music--Caribbean Area , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Democratic Republic of Congo City not specified f-sa
- Language: Lingala
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/210546 , vital:47511 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , CR0938 , Research no. P85018H
- Description: Rumba dance song accompanied by various instruments
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1940-00-00
Canjaya Cibunga
- Authors: Boys at Mapanza with Bow G. D Kanoma , Composer Not Specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1952-00-00
- Subjects: Popular music--Africa , Dance music , Dance music--Caribbean Area , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia City Not Specified f-sa
- Language: Tonga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/216240 , vital:48149 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , CR1206 , Research noGB970
- Description: For further details refer ILAM shellac record number: CR1206
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952-00-00
Champion
- Authors: Zulu Champions , Composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 0000-00-00
- Subjects: Popular music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa City not specified f-sa
- Language: Zulu
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/247609 , vital:51599 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , CR3342 , 2170
- Description: Mbube style topical song accompanied by a guitar
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 0000-00-00
Chimbo Chawurombo
- Authors: Babu and Nawabvumiri , Composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1930-00-00
- Subjects: Popular music--Africa , Dance music , Dance music--Caribbean Area , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zimbabwe City not specified f-sa
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/207974 , vital:47217 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , CR0855 , Research no.WEA1955
- Description: Topical song accompanied by a mbira
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1930-00-00
Chitima wajumbo
- Authors: Composer not specified , Elmas Nachilwa and group of Tumbuka women (Performers) , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Songs, Tumbuka , Africa Malawi Rumpi f-mw
- Language: Tumbuka
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/134090 , vital:37071 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR017-09
- Description: It appears from what the singers explained, that this Chief Jumbo took the train one day in Nyasaland and the occasion being so unusal for the Chief in whose district no railway lines exist, that it merited a song in his honour.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Ekibuga ekigya Bamunanika
- Authors: Abadongo bakabaka lute ensemble at the Lubisi Palace (Performer) , Composer not specified
- Subjects: Lyres (endongo) , Lutes (ndingidi) , Flutes (ndere) , Topical folk music , Lubisi Palace , Mengo , Kampala , Uganda
- Type: Sound , Music
- Identifier: vital:15311 , MOA24-03 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1017616 , MOA24
- Description: Topical folk song by Abadongo bakabaka lute ensemble at the Lubisi Palace using ndingidi lutes, accompanied by ndere flutes, endongo lyres and singing , This recording is held at the International Library of African Music. For further information contact ilamlibrary@ru.ac.za , This recording was digitised by the International Library of African Music , Original format: 15ips reel , Equipment used in digitisation: Studer B 67 Tape Recorder; Nagra III , Software: Sound Forge V.6 , Sample rate: 44100Hz 16Bit Stereo
- Full Text: false
Everybody get up and dance
- Authors: Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani , Tracey, Andrew T N
- Date: 1987
- Subjects: Xhosa (African people) , Folk music -- South Africa , Dance music , Guitar , Sub-Saharan African music , Africa South Africa Grahamstown f-sa
- Language: English
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/103538 , vital:32256 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , ATC091b-08
- Description: Dance song with guitar accompaniment
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1987
Hayo ni Maradhi
- Authors: Rumba, Chipukizi , Composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1950-07-28
- Subjects: Popular music--Africa , Dance music , Dance music--Caribbean Area , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Tanganyika f-sa
- Language: Swahili
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197003 , vital:45826 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , CR0077 , Research no.XYZ5174
- Description: Swahili Rumba with dance band
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950-07-28
Hayo ni maradhi
- Authors: Chipukizi Rumba , Composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1950-07-28
- Subjects: Popular music--Africa , Dance music , Dance music--Caribbean Area , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania not specified f-sa
- Language: Swahili
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/197673 , vital:45896 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , CR0110 , Research no.XYZ5174
- Description: Swahili Rumba with dance band
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950-07-28
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.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Hekata
- Authors: Performer not specified , Composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
- Date: 1956-10-20
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Not specified f-mz
- Language: Chopi , Gitongo
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/227156 , vital:49416 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT378-K3 , Research no. MS7
- Description: Speech, and call and response.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1956-10-20