Abasungu balisa-we tata
- Philemon Kalela, Group of Bemba men, Hugh Tracey
- Authors: Philemon Kalela , Group of Bemba men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Fort Roseberry f-za
- Language: Lozi , Bemba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183808 , vital:44071 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-17
- Description: "The White people have come, father, they are flying in the sky. They have made the smelter. They have made the shaft. They brought money. They have come here for good, they will never turn back from our country. They have settled in our (Lamba) country, these settlers of the Copper Belt." This refers to great industrial intrusion into this part of Africa where large deposits of copper are now being mined in what used to be a remote and densely wooded part of the country. Topical song
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
- Authors: Philemon Kalela , Group of Bemba men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Fort Roseberry f-za
- Language: Lozi , Bemba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183808 , vital:44071 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-17
- Description: "The White people have come, father, they are flying in the sky. They have made the smelter. They have made the shaft. They brought money. They have come here for good, they will never turn back from our country. They have settled in our (Lamba) country, these settlers of the Copper Belt." This refers to great industrial intrusion into this part of Africa where large deposits of copper are now being mined in what used to be a remote and densely wooded part of the country. Topical song
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
Baka Mutanda
- Group of Bemba boys, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Bome a ni lukela ky ntanda
- Bennt Falali abd Josias Kakambi Capiwe, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Chinjilile mwalyanjo (You had better be careful)
- Group of Lozi men, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Fulai sinali meya (An aeroplane flies very fast)
- Group of 6 Lozi men, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Ichikonkoma
- Group of Bemba boys, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Kalima maundu-wo
- Sons of Barotseland Patriotic Society Choir, Davison Sililo, Hugh Tracey
- Authors: Sons of Barotseland Patriotic Society Choir , Davison Sililo , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Barotseland f-za
- Language: Lozi , Bemba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183684 , vital:44049 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-04
- Description: A song about the time of the year in March when the people begin to cut the trees down to make new fields. The woman who was cutting trees and preparing the field asked a rabbit to look after her child. The rabbit however took the baby and ran away with it and the woman then sang this song to the rabbit asking him to bring back her child. This is the story "Tsuro Woye found in Southern Rhodesia. Story song
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
- Authors: Sons of Barotseland Patriotic Society Choir , Davison Sililo , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Barotseland f-za
- Language: Lozi , Bemba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183684 , vital:44049 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-04
- Description: A song about the time of the year in March when the people begin to cut the trees down to make new fields. The woman who was cutting trees and preparing the field asked a rabbit to look after her child. The rabbit however took the baby and ran away with it and the woman then sang this song to the rabbit asking him to bring back her child. This is the story "Tsuro Woye found in Southern Rhodesia. Story song
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
Ki mangi ya uawize mali (Who stole the money?)
- Group of Lozi men, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Kukala Kokela (Start the song)
- Group of 5 Lozi men, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Kwaile Muhiana ni yema (I will go where Muhiana has gone)
- Alexander Muhiana and Griffis Kopo, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Kwimbo layetu nqwe tulinqa (If we were singing at home, we would be singing better)
- Group of Lozi men, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Linyalo laka le kimonem libonela (I knew our marriage would not last)
- Group of Lozi men, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Liwangu wangu weyanga (A married woman who does not respect her parent-in-law)
- Group of 12 Lozi men and women, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Liyala
- Balizi ba Milopa, Hugh Tracey
- Authors: Balizi ba Milopa , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk songs, Ndau , Ndau (African people) , Africa Zambia Linvingstone f-za
- Language: Lozi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/152051 , vital:39207 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR067-09
- Description: This dance is performed near the hut of the sick person while the diviner Ngaka sings and dances. Liyala dance for sick people with Ngaka diviner and (1) Sikumwa, (2) Kajakiri, (3) Omutuna drums, and Silimba xylophone (- x 12-) and Mulai rattles.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
- Authors: Balizi ba Milopa , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1957
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk songs, Ndau , Ndau (African people) , Africa Zambia Linvingstone f-za
- Language: Lozi
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/152051 , vital:39207 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR067-09
- Description: This dance is performed near the hut of the sick person while the diviner Ngaka sings and dances. Liyala dance for sick people with Ngaka diviner and (1) Sikumwa, (2) Kajakiri, (3) Omutuna drums, and Silimba xylophone (- x 12-) and Mulai rattles.
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1957
Lumela lyambezi mwana boma
- Bennt Falali and Josias Kakambi Capiwe, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Mulala karimukwa panga (Mulala stole money from the Panga)
- Group of 5 Lozi men, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Mupukumo
- Sirifino Mutare, Two Bemba men, Hugh Tracey
- Authors: Sirifino Mutare , Two Bemba men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Kasama f-za
- Language: Lozi , Bemba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183789 , vital:44069 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-15
- Description: The scale of this instrumet was:- 592, 544, 504, 456, 424, 376, 340, 308, 280, 252, 228 vs. With the exception of the new top intervals of the scale all the remainder are approximately 1 3/4 semitone each. The intervals measured in cents are:- 126, 208, 174, 172, 165, 182, 173 cents. This tune follows closely upon a well established and unmistakeably Bemba style of melody. When singing in parallel thirds the size of the consecutive thirds, taken from the measured scale would be:- 334, 382, 346, 337, 355 cents. Parallel fourths would be:- 508, 554, 511, 519, 520 cents. Drinking song with Mbira, Chilimba ya waBemba
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
- Authors: Sirifino Mutare , Two Bemba men , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Kasama f-za
- Language: Lozi , Bemba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183789 , vital:44069 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-15
- Description: The scale of this instrumet was:- 592, 544, 504, 456, 424, 376, 340, 308, 280, 252, 228 vs. With the exception of the new top intervals of the scale all the remainder are approximately 1 3/4 semitone each. The intervals measured in cents are:- 126, 208, 174, 172, 165, 182, 173 cents. This tune follows closely upon a well established and unmistakeably Bemba style of melody. When singing in parallel thirds the size of the consecutive thirds, taken from the measured scale would be:- 334, 382, 346, 337, 355 cents. Parallel fourths would be:- 508, 554, 511, 519, 520 cents. Drinking song with Mbira, Chilimba ya waBemba
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
Muzamaelo wa mahule
- Sons of Barotseland Patriotic Society Choir, Hugh Tracey
- Authors: Sons of Barotseland Patriotic Society Choir , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Barotseland f-za
- Language: Lozi , Bemba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183671 , vital:44047 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-03
- Description: A song in which the women of easy virture are held up as a laughing stock in this way the community hopes to discourage them. The Lozi are well known for their morality songs which are sung for the express purpose of creating social solidarity. On account of the rain outside, the item was recorded inside the welfare hall thus giving it unwarrented and unsuitable reverberation for a folk song. Morality song with clapping
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
- Authors: Sons of Barotseland Patriotic Society Choir , Hugh Tracey
- Date: 1952
- Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Lozi (African people) , Bemba (African people) , Folk songs, Bemba , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Zambia Barotseland f-za
- Language: Lozi , Bemba
- Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/183671 , vital:44047 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR182-03
- Description: A song in which the women of easy virture are held up as a laughing stock in this way the community hopes to discourage them. The Lozi are well known for their morality songs which are sung for the express purpose of creating social solidarity. On account of the rain outside, the item was recorded inside the welfare hall thus giving it unwarrented and unsuitable reverberation for a folk song. Morality song with clapping
- Full Text: false
- Date Issued: 1952
Naliba kaboma (I cry for my mother)
- Group of 6 Lozi men, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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
Namakawu-wo misali kunyala Liwali (Namakwawu was married to 2 husbands)
- Group of 12 Lozi men and women, Hugh Tracey
- 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
- 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