Bana ba tau we-e! (Children of the lion!)
- Authors: Group of about 70 men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1959
- Subjects: Folk songs, Tswana , Tswana (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Mochudi f-sa
- Language: Tswana/Kgatla
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/166218 , vital:41339 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0117-02
- Description: "Children of the lion. He - he! we! Having been called, we have come." This song was recorded on the occasion when the Chief was being presented with the skin of a lion which had recently been killed, out at one of the cattle posts. According to custom, the skin had to be given to the Chief, Murusi Pilane. A large crowd of men marched up through the village to the Chief's council place, the Kgotla, singing this song as they came. The man who had killed the lion wore the skin over his head and shoulders, while four other men were similarly covered with the skins of leopards. A friend had the hollow fanged skull of the lion strapped on top of his head. As they sang, several men stabbed the air with their assegais as if they were reenacting the scene. Hunting song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1959
He wena Botha
- Authors: Group of Boys , Composer not specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1985
- Subjects: Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Dashe f-sa
- Language: Xhosa
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/295027 , vital:57282 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD090-19
- Description: Group of young people perform traditional Umtshotsho Dance Song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1985
Hu vhusa muvhuso wawe
- Authors: Group of Church Singers , Composer Not Specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1988
- Subjects: Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Hamutsha f-sa
- Language: Tshivenḓa
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/312369 , vital:59371 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD127-23
- Description: Tradition music.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1988
Lord Remember Me
- Authors: Group of Church Singers , Composer Not Specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1988
- Subjects: Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Hamutsha f-sa
- Language: Tshivenḓa
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/312319 , vital:59365 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD127-21
- Description: Tradition music.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1988
Zwothe Zwothe
- Authors: Group of Church Singers , Composer Not Specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1988
- Subjects: Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Hamutsha f-sa
- Language: Tshivenḓa
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/312338 , vital:59368 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD127-22
- Description: Tradition music.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1988
Siyakulwanesive = We are going to fight another tribe
- Authors: Group of eight young Swazi men , Composer not specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1980
- Subjects: Folk music , Sacred music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Eswatini Manzini sq
- Language: Swati
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/407354 , vital:70362 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DDC106b-07
- Description: An Umgubo regimental song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1980
Morena re hanhele
- Authors: Group of Girls , Ramashapole, Michael Naper , Composer Not Specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1984
- Subjects: Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Lesotho Hlotse f-lo
- Language: Sesotho
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/291424 , vital:56858 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD084-02
- Description: Kyrie arranged from girls' song with clapping accompaniment.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1984
Sebata (The clawed lion)
- Authors: Group of Hurutshe men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1959
- Subjects: Folk songs, Tswana , Tswana (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Motswedi f-sa
- Language: Tswana/Lete
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/165520 , vital:41252 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0113-01
- Description: This song is introduced by an old woman. The word "Sebata" used for the lion, is a generic name for all clawed carnivorous animals. "Mariwi" - the "manned one". "Sebata" - the "clawed one" (with special reference to the lion). "The clawed one, the manned one. Lion! It ate the cattle of my in-laws when I was looking after them. Alas! It did not run away." Men's initiation song, sung on returning from the hills.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1959
Makwati o tshola nama (Makwati is handing out meat of a pig)
- Authors: Group of Kwena boys , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1959
- Subjects: Folk songs, Tswana , Tswana (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Molepolole f-sa
- Language: Tswana/Kwena
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/165270 , vital:41227 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0111-15
- Description: "Makwati is handing out the meat of a pig. The meat of a baboon is very nice. You would taste it, if only you chewed it. He-le-le!" Step dance with whistle and clapping.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1959
Title not specified
- Authors: Group of ladies , Composer not specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1979
- Subjects: Folk music , Sacred music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Namibia Oshikuku sx
- Language: Language not specified
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/339773 , vital:62562 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DDC335b-02
- Description: A party song accompanied by clapping
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1979
Title not specified
- Authors: Group of ladies , Composer not specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1979
- Subjects: Folk music , Sacred music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Namibia Oshikuku sx
- Language: Language not specified
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/339768 , vital:62561 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DDC335b-01
- Description: A party song accompanied by clapping
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1979
Title not specified
- Authors: Group of ladies , Composer not specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1979
- Subjects: Folk music , Sacred music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Namibia Oshikuku sx
- Language: Language not specified
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/340136 , vital:62607 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DDC336a-01
- Description: Indigenous Ovambo music unaccompanied
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1979
Title not specified
- Authors: Group of ladies , Composer not specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1979
- Subjects: Folk music , Sacred music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Namibia Oshikuku sx
- Language: Language not specified
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/340141 , vital:62608 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DDC336a-02
- Description: Indigenous Ovambo music unaccompanied
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1979
Etso ga ke batle e ejwa (I don't want to give my cow)
- Authors: Group of Lete men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1959
- Subjects: Folk songs, Tswana , Tswana (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Ramoutsa f-sa
- Language: Tswana/Lete
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/165317 , vital:41232 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0112-04
- Description: "This dark cow of mine must not be given for lobola because it belongs to the rain. It cannot be given to cowards." This refers to the old custom of sacrificing a dark-coloured or black beast for the rain ceremony. It is sung when the bride-price has been to the girl's parents. At the end of the song one of the men declaims a praise, Maboko, for the grandfather of the present Chief - Chief Ikaneng who died about 1896. Engagement song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1959
Loseka lwa e boka (You should not praise this cow)
- Authors: Group of Lete men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1959
- Subjects: Folk songs, Tswana , Tswana (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Ramoutsa f-sa
- Language: Tswana/Lete
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/165326 , vital:41233 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR0112-05
- Description: 'You should not praise this cow for you do not know it. It is hornless. It is the cow belonging to nong." 'Nong' is a generic term for any large bird but more specifically means 'Vulture'. This song also is sung when the bride-price is paid. It ends with a Maboko praise and the cries of the women. The praise was for Baitlutli, grand uncle of the present Chief and uncle of Ketshwerebothata, ex-Regent of Ramoutsa. Engagement song.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1959
Drum Rhythms
- Authors: Group of local drummers , Composer Not Specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1988
- Subjects: Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Namibia Andara f-sx
- Language: Mbukushu
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/306478 , vital:58693 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD113-06
- Description: Local drummers demonstrate different drum rhythms.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1988
Ntsikani's Great Hymn
- Authors: Group of Local Women , Composer Not Specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1986
- Subjects: Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Mackay's Nek sa
- Language: isiXhosa
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/323291 , vital:60654 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD165A-04
- Description: Traditional Xhosa religious song, accompanied by the Uhadi bow and clapping
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1986
Interview
- Authors: Group of Local Women , Dargie, Dave , Composer Not Specified
- Date: 1986
- Subjects: Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Mackay's Nek sa
- Language: isiXhosa
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/323282 , vital:60653 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD165A-03
- Description: Interview with performers
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1986
Title Not Specified
- Authors: Group of Local Women , Composer Not Specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1981
- Subjects: Folk music , Music--Religious aspects , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Mackay's Nek sa
- Language: isiXhosa
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/318632 , vital:60086 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD145A-09
- Description: Traditional Xhosa song, accompanied by the Uhadi and clapping.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1981
Title Not Specified
- Authors: Group of Local Women , Composer Not Specified , Dargie, Dave
- Date: 1986
- Subjects: Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa South Africa Sikhwankqeni sa
- Language: isiXhosa
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/323273 , vital:60652 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Dave Dargie Field Tapes, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , DD165A-02
- Description: Traditional Xhosa song with Uhadi bow accompaniment
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1986