Mkazi wa musaiza talya mugobe
- Authors: Tigalyoma Tiwesobwa with Zinza women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Zinza (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Nyabubungo f-tz
- Language: Nyoro , Haya , Zinza
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/172538 , vital:42216 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR146-07
- Description: "The wife of Mr. so-and-so, does not eat dry meat." During the songs the women clapped their hands onto their knees rhythmically, clapping them together at the top of the swing. Wedding song, with conical, laced, drum.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Kimbalaliki bwaki umwene gwanu nyoile
- Authors: Tigalyoma Tiwesobwa with Zinza women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Zinza (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Nyabubungo f-tz
- Language: Nyoro , Haya , Zinza
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/172529 , vital:42215 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR146-06
- Description: "I must tighten my belt because I am going to work on my own house now." A most interesting example of the use of counter subjects to the ground. The verses sung by the soloist are not of the same length, but fit into the general rhythmic pattern. Wedding song, with conical, laced, drum.
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- Date Issued: 1952
Abamalaya
- Authors: Salima with Haya women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Bukoba f-tz
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/172604 , vital:42227 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR146-12
- Description: The subject of this song refers to the burning question in Bukoba at the time (1950), that of the recent rebellion on the part of the women against virtual enslavement by the men. It has given rise to the most interesting social complications. The rattle is played with a circular movement of the wrist. Ngondo dance song for girls, with 1 laced conical drum and gourd rattle (-12.54-) and clapping (-12.03-).
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Rwakagasha
- 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/10962/172316 , vital:42187 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR145-11
- Description: A praise song in honour of the singer's father who was a well-to-do man of the ruling class in this Bukoba country. 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.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Mugangara
- 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/10962/172298 , vital:42185 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR145-09
- Description: The praise song for an old Chief, Runobya, who lived, they say some 200 years ago. 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.
- Full Text: false
- 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.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Nyegera
- Authors: Nyakato Mwaga with Haya women / Chief Lutinwa, Gera , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania / Uganda Bukoba f-tz / f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171770 , vital:42123 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR143-07
- Description: Song to be sung during the wedding procession of the bride and bridegroom. Wedding song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Nkulagilienye omwaitu
- Authors: Norobeti Michaili with Haya boys , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Bukoba f-tz
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/172556 , vital:42219 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR146-09
- Description: A very simple song in which the chorus clap their hands turning them over, left over right, right over left, alternately. Katikomurweya Katisha dance songs for men and women, with metal cylindrical drum and clapping (-12.03).
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Batele bwankya
- Authors: Norobeti Michaili with Haya boys , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Bukoba f-tz
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/172580 , vital:42223 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR146-10
- Description: A very simple song in which the chorus clap their hands turning them over, left over right, right over left, alternately. Katikomurweya Katisha dance songs for men and women, with metal cylindrical drum and clapping (-12.03).
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Omugere
- Authors: Mwendera Kaijape with Haya women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Uganda Bukoba f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171725 , vital:42116 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR143-04
- Description: "You, the girl who is being married." Song for the bride as she enters her new home. "You are now married. Look after your house, we bid you farewell.". Wedding song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Iwe mwana alikushwerwe
- Authors: Mwendera Kaijape with Haya women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Uganda Bukoba f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171713 , vital:42115 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR143-03
- Description: "You, the girl who is being married." Sung by the people when taking the bride and bridegroom to their new home. Wedding song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Nkurukumbi
- Authors: Mwendera Kaijape with Haya women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania/Uganda Bukoba/Kabale f-tz/f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171748 , vital:42121 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR143-05
- Description: "You, the girl who is being married." This song is sung when the mother of the bride is about to take both the bride and the bridegroom into their new house. It is sung by the rejoicing party upon the final act of the wedding ceremony when the bridegroom touches the breasts of his bride in front of all the people. The diction of the leader in all these songs is particularly clear. Wedding song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Waitu-waitu
- Authors: Mwendera Kaijage with Haya women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania / Uganda Kabale / Bukoba f-tz / f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/172280 , vital:42183 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR145-07
- Description: "Father, creator of our people, you were born chief and we ask you while ruling over us to settle for us our troubles and reward us with cattle when we have done well." Praise song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Ndwaile
- Authors: Mpabuka Ibanda with Haya women / Chief Lutinwa, Gera , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania / Uganda Bukoba f-tz / f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171779 , vital:42124 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR143-08
- Description: Sung when the party of women take the bride to her husband. "I am sick, I have bad luck because I am always sick." The connection between the words of the song and the event is not clear. The wailing chorus of the women is typical of Haya music.. Wedding song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Ngondo
- Authors: Mjuju Kashengereire with Haya boys , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania / Uganda Kabale / Bukoba f-tz / f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171990 , vital:42146 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR144-11
- Description: 'Ngondo' is a very popular song in Buhaya. Its stanzas are elastic and allow of local additions, even in this case. It contains an expression of pride on the part of the composer at the success of his song. It follows the 3 against 2 crossed rhythm pattern Topical song with laced conical drum, rattles and bell.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Mathereza
- Authors: Luhanga Magezi with Haya men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania / Uganda Rurongo f-tz / f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171815 , vital:42128 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR143-12
- Description: The lute is made of a 4 and a half inch section of the lower part of an Ankole ox horn. These cattle have very large horns. The oval shaped membrane is python skin pegged into the horn and the bridge is reed. The string is of raffia palm. "My love, Thereza you come from a good family. I love you so much." Love song, with Ndingidi one string lute.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Ka nabyama nkamurota
- Authors: Luhanga Magezi with Haya children , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania / Uganda Rurongo f-tz / f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171797 , vital:42126 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR143-10
- Description: The lute is made of a 4 and a half inch section of the lower part of an Ankole ox horn. These cattle have very large horns. The oval shaped membrane is python skin pegged into the horn and the bridge is reed. The string is of raffia palm. "While asleep one night, I dreamt of my love and had a shock when I awoke to find she was not there." Love song, with Ndingidi one string lute.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Mwanamwana talikumpa omoya
- Authors: Luhanga Magezi with Haya children , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania / Uganda Rurongo f-tz / f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171805 , vital:42127 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR143-11
- Description: The lute is made of a 4 and a half inch section of the lower part of an Ankole ox horn. These cattle have very large horns. The oval shaped membrane is python skin pegged into the horn and the bridge is reed. The string is of raffia palm. "I am worried because my love is away. Whenever I talk or eat, my heart yearns for her." Love song, with Ndingidi one string lute.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Nyamwiza omurongo
- Authors: Laurenti Kamwabwa with Haya boys and girls , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania / Uganda Kagya / Bukoba f-tz / f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171824 , vital:42129 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR143-13
- Description: "Nyamwiza, the 'Queen'. You are my beloved and you come from a high born family." Nyamwiza, it appears was a local belle. Love song, with conical laced drum played with sticks and rattles.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950
Damunda
- Authors: Laurenti Kamwabwa with Haya boys and girls , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Music--Uganda , Haya (African people) , Nyoro (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania / Uganda Kagya / Bukoba f-tz / f-ug
- Language: Nyoro , Haya
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/171829 , vital:42130 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR143-14
- Description: Damunda was the pet name of his love, which means the 'Beauty'. Many girls in this district certainly merit the title of Damunda as they are gifted with an unusual share of charm. Love song, with conical laced drum played with sticks and rattles.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1950