Amano yabula noko wemwana niwe nyatumbe? (Your mother is not very wise, how do you expect to be any wiser?)
- Authors: Stephen Tsotsi Kasumali and friends , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Ushi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Kitwe f-za
- Language: Aushi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/140096 , vital:37832 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR053-06
- Description: Names of his friends:- E. Soko, B. Singowani and J. Meleki. Humorous song with guitar and bottle.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Tuibale bonse nwe nseba (Let's flock together like nseba birds)
- Authors: Edward Shoni and group of 6 Aushi men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Ushi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Fort Roseberry f-za
- Language: Aushi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/140105 , vital:37833 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR053-07
- Description: "Come, everyone, flock together like the nseba birds, which are never alone. and let us sing this song." Sung when on the way to some festive occassion. Walking song.
- 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
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
Ari Nkumbula na Katilungu balishamyondo (Nkumbula and Katilungu sound the calling drum)
- Authors: Group of 11 Aushi men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Ushi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Lake Bangwelu f-za
- Language: Aushi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/140141 , vital:37839 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR053-11
- Description: This song contains an account of the troubles between the Trades Union and the Mine Company. Nkumbula is the leader of the African National Congress, and Katilungu is the leader of the African Trades Union. Topical song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Ematambo waifwe bantu (The bones of the people)
- Authors: Stephen Tsotsi Kasumali and 2 friends , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Ushi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Fort Roseberry f-za
- Language: Aushi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/140067 , vital:37829 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR053-04
- Description: "When you go on duty, someone else comes and makes love to your wife-that means a fine of much money. A the beer hall you go to drink eleven quarts of wine and then afterwards, go to make love to someone else's wife. And then-caught-you have to pay, and be despised by your own son and daughter. Morality song with guitar and bottle.
- 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
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
Kapokola na ku Kitwe naitundika (A certain policeman of Kitwe)
- Authors: John Lushi , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Ushi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Lake Bangwelu f-za
- Language: Aushi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/140163 , vital:37841 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR053-13
- Description: " A certain man of Kitwe joined the police force because he did not want to pay his tax, and hoped to evade payment in this way." "Kapola naku Kitwe naitunduka Atina msonko kwa lesa ukapya." Humorous song with guitar and bottle.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Kabula nina kamushalila (I have no mother)
- Authors: Stephen Tsotsi Kasumali and 2 friends , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Ushi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Kitwe f-za
- Language: Aushi , Lamba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/140076 , vital:37830 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR053-05
- Description: 'I have no mother. No matter what I do, whether I pray or whatever I do, I am alone." The singer is a wandering performer who earns his living by singing popular songs of his own composition which give him plenty of scope to introduce local gossip between verses. He is assisted by 2 or 3 friends who share his bohemian life wandering from compound to compound along the Copperbelt. His songs, though often rhythmic, are frequently based upon the slightest of melodies as in this case. This song is sung partly in the local Lamba language - Although Tsotsi Kasumali himself is an Aushi. Lament with guitar and bottle.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Mayo mulume wandi nichinshele (Mother, my husband is a good for nothing)
- Authors: Edward Shoni and group of 6 Aushi men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Ushi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Fort Roseberry f-za
- Language: Aushi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/140114 , vital:37834 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR053-08
- Description: A woman complains that her husband is an idle good for nothing. "Every morning he says he is going fishing, but he never comes back with any fish. And I am so tired of just cooking vegatables!" The song is sung in the evening when the men return empty-handed after a day's fishing. Mocking song after fishing.
- 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
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
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
Kwimbo layetu nqwe tulinqa (If we were singing at home, we would be singing better)
- 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
Chinjilile mwalyanjo (You had better be careful)
- 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.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
We nkalemo yachile (The leader (lion) of the dance)
- Authors: T. Sibakwe, N. Veleshiano and S. Mwansa , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Ushi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Fort Roseberry f-za
- Language: Aushi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/140123 , vital:37836 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR053-09
- Description: "How many tribes are there? The Lamba, the Lenje, the Lumbo not forgetting the Kande, because we admire their language. We make fun of the Nyakyusa and the Kasai, on account of their dress; plain dresses are just as good. Look at a girl from the Mumbo region, she does not dress like a Kasai, yet look at her beautiful clothes. When you change over from your country dress, do not take quickly to town dresses and become a prostitute. Kalela dance song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Linyalo laka le kimonem libonela (I knew our marriage would not last)
- 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
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
Bamgufya ba kwoti bana pengili amapa (I have got white hair)
- Authors: John Lushi , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Ushi (African people) , Music--Zambia , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Lake Bangwelu f-za
- Language: Aushi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/140152 , vital:37840 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR053-12
- Description: "Tungusa chipembele mwela mucalo tungusa bali twamba bali naka muchalo chabene." "I have got 'white hair with wings' in a strange world but I am sorry that I am very fat and cannot fly." The meaning of this appears to be that the singer is a stranger in a strange land, with no friend and nowhere to go. The phrase 'white hair with wings', they say, is local saying or proverb. Wistful song with guitar and bottle.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957