Shendamundale banana (I am a very worried man)
- 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/10962/152118 , vital:39214 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR067-15
- Description: The singers' main burden is himself and the mental suffering he endures on account of his many anxieties and cares. Lament with Kangombio mbira.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Kwaile Muhiana ni yema (I will go where Muhiana has gone)
- 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
Bome a ni lukela ky ntanda
- 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
Lumela lyambezi mwana boma
- 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
Pindo yaka iwile (My whistle has dropped)
- 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
Wangwa walila (The baby is crying)
- 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/10962/139823 , vital:37789 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-11
- Description: "The baby is crying. What can I do? I have not enough food to feed my baby."Manyanya dance with 2 friction sticks
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Simbayoka mwisale kwa limubunga (The Simbayoka is a dance for loose women)
- 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/10962/139796 , vital:37784 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-08
- Description: "Simbayuka musiyele kwa limulanga. Simbayuka, Simbayukamusiyele kwa limulanga ngoma ya mahule omu omu shimbi Kayenge. Omu omu shimbi kayenge.". Morality song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Namakawu-wo misali kunyala Liwali (Namakwawu was married to 2 husbands)
- 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
Nisoya na Chingola niyoleka moskito (I am going to Chingola to buy a 'Mosquito')
- 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
Sina numeya weyeya mama ainanu memaye (A bird without feathers has no home)
- 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/10962/139787 , vital:37783 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-07
- Description: "Sina numeya weyeya mama sinanu memaya tulai ye sinameya ucyaya sina mumeya bakuto kwisize mwana sinanumeya." "A bird without feathers has no home; and is like a woman who roams about married and without a decent home." This song is also used for the Siamboka dance. Morality song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Liwangu wangu weyanga (A married woman who does not respect her parent-in-law)
- 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
Kukala Kokela (Start the song)
- 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
Mulala karimukwa panga (Mulala stole money from the Panga)
- 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
Naliba kaboma (I cry for my mother)
- 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
Fulai sinali meya (An aeroplane flies very fast)
- 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
Baka Mutanda
- 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
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Ichikonkoma
- 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
Tandabala (Name of a man)
- 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/10962/139756 , vital:37779 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR051-05
- Description: This song, they said, is sung normally by women at the end of a girl's initiation period - a time when songs mentioning taboo subjects are not frequently found in African societies. It appears that the use of a guitar in a song of this nature is unusual. Girl's initiation song with guitar, and bottle struck by a nail.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Fulai sinali meya
- 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: Aushi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/196191 , vital:45736 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , HTFT-485 , Research no. L2Q9
- Description: A topical song about aeroplanes accompanied by a silimba xylophone.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957-07-11
Ki mangi ya uawize mali (Who stole the money?)
- 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