Mukadzi unoerei-ko? (What is your surname)
- Authors: Tichainda Mudyanadzo and Lunita Zimbwa , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1958
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Karanga (African people) , Folk songs, Shona , Folk music , Africa Zimbabwe Albert Mission, Gutu Reserve, Southern Rhodesia f-rh
- Language: Shona, Karanga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/154667 , vital:39762 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR082-20
- Description: Sorry, sorry, sorry. What is the woman's surname? My surname is this child. The legs are burnt with the porcupine. What kind of 'mungu' is that, another? I have lost, I have burnt my child. Call his aunt. His aunt where is she? She digs in the chief's garden. Lift the deep voice, we pass. We will come out at Chanembe. Chanembe where there are girls. Who stab each other with knives. The spears are buried under ground . Please give us those spears. We will stab the big tree trunk. The big tree trunk, where is it? It is at the pool of Buuro. What did you give to Buuro? We gave him that little drum there. How does it sound? 'Ti-ndi-ngu!' Hippo in the pool. Where is the owner of the pool? He has gone to pick fruit. We will eat it at our home. Etc., etc.
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- Date Issued: 1958
Munandi
- Authors: Dudzai Sigauke , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1951
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Shona (African people) , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Zimbabwe , Africa Zimbabwe Melsetter f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/180749 , vital:43610 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR170-16
- Description: "Dance gently so that your breasts do not drop. You, from heaven, what do they talk about there? They talk about the punishment for theft." It appears that the player had recently been in gaol for theft. The mouth resonated harmonics can be clearly heard in this recording. Self delectative tune with friction bow, mouth resonated, and rattle.
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- Date Issued: 1951
Munyepi
- Authors: Manyoni Zhou and Simoni Mashoko Shawa plus 2 women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1950
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Shona (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zimbabwe Chilimanzi f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/181453 , vital:43735 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR175-05
- Description: A cheerful little melody for Shangara which is a popular step dance in the Southern part of Southern Rhodesia. "Follow after me, and if you can catch up with me you are a liar." The player refers to his skill as a muscian and challenges others to play as well as he. Song for the Shangara dance with two Njari Mbira, one with 33 notes, one with 31 notes.
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- Date Issued: 1950
Murombo
- Authors: Raimon Jaket , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1951
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Shona (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zimbabwe Melsetter f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/181563 , vital:43747 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR175-15
- Description: The otes were produced by the peerformer drawing his breath in past tha Ilala string of the bow, forming the notes at the same time with the fingers of his left hand. Self delectative song with Chizambi friction bow.
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- Date Issued: 1951
Murumi wakaenda ku Harari (The man who went to Harari (Salsibury))
- Authors: Tonga married women , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1959
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Sena (African people) , Tonga (Zambezi people) , Folk music , Africa Zimbabwe Mkota, Mtoko District, Southern Rhodesia f-rh
- Language: Tonga/Sena
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/179134 , vital:39871 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR085-13
- Description: The story concerns a husband who went off to work at Harari (Salisbury) and spent three years there. But when he came back he only brought to his wife an empty sack or a hat or just paper only, or a mouse skin, or a mole. In factnothing of value at all! Story song.
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- Date Issued: 1959
Musengu
- Authors: Murira, Madzikununga, Muzengedza and Madero , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1958
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Sena (African people) , Tonga (Zambezi people) , Folk music , Africa Zimbabwe Mtoko, Southern Rhodesia f-rh
- Language: Tonga/Sena
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/155127 , vital:39857 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR085-01
- Description: The leader starts the tune the second part coming in at 15 seconds, and the third at 27 seconds. Yodelling of this nature is typical of many South Rhodesian folk tunes. The drum comes in at 1m. 27s. and the drummer hits the body of the drum as well as the membrane. Mondoro song for ancestral rites with 3 Matebe dza Mondoro (Mbira) and a drum.
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- Date Issued: 1958
Musengu
- Authors: Chabarwa Musunda Sinyoro , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1949
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Shona (African people) , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Zimbabwe , Africa Zimbabwe Salisbury f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/180141 , vital:43324 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR172-03
- Description: The spirit complex which goes by the name Mondoro or Lion spirit is a central belief in the ethics of the Karanga people. This song is here played by a gifted young musician who plays his instruments in the traditional style. Do not argue child, it is forbidden. And you will be sorry for it. Ha, my son-in-law, it makes you feel good (?) The way you dance makes the earth turn over. Song for the Mondoro Spirits with Njari.
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- Date Issued: 1949
Musikana ne Jaya (Girl and Boy)
- Authors: Stephen R. Gumbo , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1958
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Karanga (African people) , Folk songs, Shona , Folk music , Africa Zimbabwe Fort Victoria, Southern Rhodesia f-rh
- Language: Shona, Karanga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/154150 , vital:39614 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR080-05
- Description: A lad is proposing to a girl, bhut she says, "You are to late, I am going to marry someone else." But he goes on pressing his suit. She says, "You must pay lobola if you want me, you must give six cows." At the end she says, "You must swear then, if you want me." Humorous song with Mbira.
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- Date Issued: 1958
Muzazaranda
- Authors: Mutuwenga Shawa , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1958
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Karanga (African people) , Folk songs, Shona , Folk music , Africa Zimbabwe Chibi District, Southern Rhodesia f-rh
- Language: Shona, Karanga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/154603 , vital:39753 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR082-13
- Description: Muzazaranda is the traditional title for this kind of tune. There is no evidence as to whether the tune itself has evolved or remained much the same over the years. Party song with Njari (Mbira) and a drum and leg rattles.
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- Date Issued: 1958
Muzazaranda
- Authors: Chabarwa Musunda Sinyoro , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1949
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Shona (African people) , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Zimbabwe , Africa Zimbabwe Salisbury f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/180152 , vital:43327 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR172-04
- Description: Many of the best pieces of music in South Rhodesia are dedicated to the traditional belief in Mashawi souls. Muzazaranda is one of several songs which accompany this interesting ritual. Mashawi 'Souls' are not to be confused with the various spirits. The former are said to live in the chest of the individual, the latter's usual habitation is external. Girls you have looked at me. Do you know me? You boys, my name is "The cutter of gourds". Do you east grandmother's food, you boys. Under the plate there is something suspicious. Chikanga do not leave me when you go hunting. I want to see it hen you catch a 'duiker' (buck). My mother, ... my mother, has turned over. Has turned over the sun the moon! My mother's magic, it pleases me, it follows me wherever I go. That thing of my mother pleases. It came with four hyaenas. The fifth one ran off with the mouse. You, young person! Look, look you young person! Look, look at the girls! To you, you, you young person! To you, Chijaka, you Chijaka, you young person! Song for Mashawi souls with Njari (Mbira).
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- Date Issued: 1949
Muzazaranda 1
- Authors: Tawagaza Sibanda , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1958
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Karanga (African people) , Folk songs, Shona , Folk music , Africa Zimbabwe Chibi District, Southern Rhodesia f-rh
- Language: Shona, Karanga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/154522 , vital:39742 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR082-04
- Description: When asked which was his favourite tune Tawagaza replied that this one, i.e. Muzazaranda was the one that pleased his heart best. The first version (a) is instrumental only. The second with the voice Muzazaranda is an old traditional title for items of this nature. Seld delectative song with Njari Mbira.
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- Date Issued: 1958
Muzazaranda 2
- Authors: Tawagaza Sibanda , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1958
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Karanga (African people) , Folk songs, Shona , Folk music , Africa Zimbabwe Chibi District, Southern Rhodesia f-rh
- Language: Shona, Karanga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/154527 , vital:39743 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR082-05
- Description: When asked which was his favourite tune Tawagaza replied that this one, i.e. Muzazaranda was the one that pleased his heart best. The first version (a) is instrumental only. The second with the voice Muzazaranda is an old traditional title for items of this nature. Seld delectative song with Njari Mbira.
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- Date Issued: 1958
Mwadzi itira (He has done it himself)
- Authors: Joseph Ngonyama Shumba , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1958
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Karanga (African people) , Folk songs, Shona , Folk music , Africa Zimbabwe Fort Victoria, Southern Rhodesia f-rh
- Language: Shona, Karanga
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/154322 , vital:39648 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR081-08
- Description: The player is an accomplished performer, he works for the Fort Victoria Municipality on the local roads with the grader. This song is in effect a complaint against those who do things without first asking permission, particularly a wife who does not first ask her husband's permission regarding family matters. Self delectative song with mbira dzawaNdau.
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- Date Issued: 1958
Nandi gawana
- Authors: Biza Ngara with Duma men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1949
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Shona (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zimbabwe Bikita f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/181414 , vital:43731 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR175-01
- Description: The chief wants meat and although the chief has many sheep and goats, he does not want any of them killed, so the Wahosi, the chief's wife, must have meat with feathers on it instead of fur. Three story for a story
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- Date Issued: 1949
Nda murombo
- Authors: Saizi Sitole , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Shona (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zimbabwe Chipungahera f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/181756 , vital:43765 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR176-08
- Description: The player was about 300 miles from his home district working on the construction of the Kariba dam on the Zambezi river. The Ndau Mbira has three manuals but this example has only two, tuned from right to left in descending order. Self delectative song with Mbira dza WaNdau, tin resonator and 26 notes
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- Date Issued: 1957
Ndagado kufa
- Authors: Muchaenda Sigauke with Ndau men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1951
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Shona (African people) , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Zimbabwe , Africa Zimbabwe Melsetter f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/180758 , vital:43611 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR170-17
- Description: 'I nearly died." A typical threshing song which will keep the team of threshers wprking for long s[ells at a time. The yodeling is also typical of the music of the eastern and central parts of Southern Rhodesia. The Garwe clan lives halfway betwenn the Manyika and the WaNdau in the Melsetter district. The Ndau call them "Manyika" and the Manyika call them "Ndau". Threshing song with clapping.
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- Date Issued: 1951
Ndaka nyanya kushata mai-weu!
- Authors: Majoweni Andireya , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Shona (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zimbabwe Chipungahera f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/181738 , vital:43763 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR176-06
- Description: The player was about 300 miles from his home district working on the construction of the Kariba dam on the Zambezi river. "I am so very ugly that no one will marry my daughter." As in other communities it is important to launch your daughter as soon as possible. The Ndau Mbira has three manuals but this example has only two, tuned from right to left in descending order. Self delectative song with Mbira dza WaNdau, tin resonator and 26 notes.
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- Date Issued: 1957
Ndera wandera
- Authors: Duma women and men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1949
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Shona (African people) , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Zimbabwe , Africa Zimbabwe Salisbury f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/180583 , vital:43405 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR173-17
- Description: The response by the audience is "Sarangano, sarangano. A certain woman who was very found of meat went to fetch water at the stream and saw a crocodile which put its head out of the water and sneezed. "Ah" she said "Bless you! What do you want?" The crocodile said he would like some beer. So they made an arrangement between them ... six fish for siz pots of beer. Story song
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- Date Issued: 1949
Ndinoda kuyenda mbuyawe
- Authors: Mashanje Shawa , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1949
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Shona (African people) , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Zimbabwe , Africa Zimbabwe Zaka f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/180492 , vital:43394 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR173-07
- Description: These three short tunes also demonstrate the sound of the friction bow as heard by the player. One end of the palm leaf strip is held across the open mouth and the whole is set in vibration by the rattle stick rubbing across serations in the bow. The mouth harmonies can be heard through the piercing noise of the rattle and the rubbing. Self delectative songs, with Chipendani musical bow and Chimazambi friction bow.
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- Date Issued: 1949
Ndinosara nani (With whom shall I stay)
- Authors: Muroiwa Musobenzo , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1949
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Shona (African people) , Folk music--Zimbabwe , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Zimbabwe , Africa Zimbabwe Zaka f-rh
- Language: Shona
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/180403 , vital:43360 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR173-06
- Description: a) This tune in 5 time is very well known in the southern part of the country, and has been set to the Njari Mbira as well as the bow and was recorded by H. T. T. in 1933, sixteen years earlier. b) The player strained up his bow for the second tune. Both tunes were recorded with the microphone very near the performer's mouth in order to demonstrate the sound of the Chipedani as heard by the player himself. The mouthed harmonics can be clearly heard. Only those very nearby would in fact hear the bow clearly and the mouth harmonics. Self delectative songs, with Chipendani musical bow and Chimazambi friction bow.
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- Date Issued: 1949