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Mabandhla. 11th Movement

- Ngodo of Zandamela, Mbuziana Tomo (Leader), Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Zandamela , Mbuziana Tomo (Leader) , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Zandamela f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191581 , vital:45120 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR201-07
Description: The Kutokozela cries precede the music, with the loud reports of the shield of the leader of the dancers smacking the ground as he declaims. It is during this movement that pairs of dancers come from either end of the line and dance together. When every pair has had its turn the line forms up and dances and sings the coda together. Orchestral dance with 14 Timbila xylophones - 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 1 Doli (Tenor), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double Bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Mabandhla. 12th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Mavila, Shambini, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Mavila , Shambini , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Mavila f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191296 , vital:45080 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR199-04
Description: During this movement, pairs of dancers come out in turn from either end of the line and dance pas de deux front of the Timbila players until all have finished. Then the song is sung to finish the movement. "Good day Siliva, chief of Misawa! You, Siliva, you will never get a flgpole. You will be very poor. We are tired of cutting down mitowi trees." Siliva is the name of the present Chief Mavila. Orchestral dance with 6 Timbila xylophones, 4 Sanzhe (Alto), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 1 Gulu (Double Bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Mabandla. 10th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Canda, Chipendani Guyuza (Leader), Mcheni Bobo, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Canda , Chipendani Guyuza (Leader) , Mcheni Bobo , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Canda f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/193080 , vital:45296 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR203-05
Description: The last movement by the dancers. This movement was led by the composer, Mcheni Bobo. The dancers complete the Ngodo in the usual manner by dancing in pairs out in front of the line. Orchestral dance with 22 Timbila xylophones, 6 Chilanzane (Treble), 5 Sange (Alto), 5 Doli (Tenor), 3 Debiinda (Bass), 3 Gulu (Double Bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Mabandlha. 10th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Banguza, Jao Nemba Mboteya (Leader), Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Banguza , Jao Nemba Mboteya (Leader) , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Banguza f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191433 , vital:45097 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR200-05
Description: Two pairs, of small girls who had previously danced the "Chingomane" danced in front of the line of dancers during the "Mabadlha". This appears to be an inovation of recent times. During this long movement the dancers perform their pas de deux and the music must continue until all have had their turn. Afterwards the song is sung in the background to end the movement. "The way you are living is because you are clever. To be chief you must not get drunk or you will weep when your chieftanship disappears. Orchestral dance with 16 Timbila xylophones - 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 2 Doli (Tenor), 2 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Mchuio. 6th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Canda, Chipendani Guyuza (Leader), Lambo Diki, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Canda , Chipendani Guyuza (Leader) , Lambo Diki , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Canda f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/193019 , vital:45290 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR203-02
Description: The dancers considered that someone had made a mistake during the course of the movement, hence the argument that broke out at the end. This kind of disagreement rarely happens in a single village but only when the dancers and players of two or more villages combine without adequate rehearsal. Orchestral dance with 22 Timbila xylophones, 6 Chilanzane (Treble), 5 Sange (Alto), 5 Doli (Tenor), 3 Debiinda (Bass), 3 Gulu (Double Bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Mchuio. 8th Movement

- Ngodo of Zandamela, Mbuziana Tomo (Leader), Samsoni Zamani, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Zandamela , Mbuziana Tomo (Leader) , Samsoni Zamani , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Zandamela f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191571 , vital:45119 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR201-04
Description: A rather unusual style of cadenza introduces this item. Orchestral dance with 14 Timbila xylophones - 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 1 Doli (Tenor), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double Bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Mdano

- Ngodo of Cabo Mahamba, Kingi Zulu, Chiponi Kwapeni (Leader), Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Cabo Mahamba , Kingi Zulu , Chiponi Kwapeni (Leader) , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Cabo Mahamba f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/192519 , vital:45233 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR202-02
Description: The newly composed words of this Mdano are most interesting to anyone long familar with Chopi music. They demonstrate the constant vitality in Chopi musicians and dancers, which shows no sign of declining, a joy in this art form which is uniquely theirs. One great difficulty remains with the recorder; that of attempting to transcribe the Chopi words as sung. Orchestral dance with 14 Timbila xylophones - 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 1 Doli (Tenor), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double Bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Mdano wa hombe. 6th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Banguza, Jao Nemba Mboteya (Leader), Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Banguza , Jao Nemba Mboteya (Leader) , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Banguza f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191386 , vital:45092 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR200-01
Description: This was a newly composed item and both the dancers and players were not certain of their parts with the result that they produced a ragged ending which so distressed them that it was recorded a second time to good effect. This is the second recording. Orchestral dances with 16 Timbila xylophones, 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 2 Doli (Tenor), 2 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Mdano. 7th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Banguza, Mbuziana Tomo Buke (Leader), Fomeni Faduku, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Banguza , Mbuziana Tomo Buke (Leader) , Fomeni Faduku , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Zandamela f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191535 , vital:45112 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR201-03
Description: The singers start their song three repeats of the four-bar ground after the Kuvelusa indication. "Ho! Come Mahlatini. Come to your house." Mahlatini is the name of the the present Chief Zandamela's grandfather. It is not clear whether the name of the old chief or of his grandson is indicated in this song. Orchestral dance with 14 Timbila xylophones - 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 1 Doli (Tenor), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double Bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Menzo. 10th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Mavila, Shambini, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Mavila , Shambini , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Mavila f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191278 , vital:45078 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR199-02
Description: "The affairs, affairs of the chief. The partfidge will call, or another bird will sing. Ya, ya, la, la. Why is Ronwani so happy? because of the inheritance, because he will be chief. Masane weeps tears, Ya, ya, la, la. Abinele and Silive, headman of Mavila, are both well. Come all of you, you people, come and hear the orders, the instructions how to plough, to get corn in your lands. Ya, la, la, la. We men are being turned into women. Look at father Silive, he was called but refused to come! His mother, Zavale, did not allow him! Ya, la, la, la, la. All you people of Gaza, listen to this wonderful Mzeno of Timbilas." Orchestral dance with 6 Timbila xylophones, 4 Sanzhe (Alto), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 1 Gulu (Double Bass) and 1 Njele rattle.
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Date Issued: 1963

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Msitso Kugwitisa. 11th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Canda, Chipendani Guyuza (Leader), Hanyane Waini, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Canda , Chipendani Guyuza (Leader) , Hanyane Waini , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Canda f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/193089 , vital:45297 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR203-06
Description: This movement was led by Faifiani Faife. The name of this man means 'The little five of five'. His father had taken the English numerical '5' as a name and so his son was called 'Small Five' or 'Five Junior', but his surname being taken from that of his father, and not an old 'Mituno' name was........ (missing words). Orchestral dance with 22 Timbila xylophones, 6 Chilanzane (Treble), 5 Sange (Alto), 5 Doli (Tenor), 3 Debiinda (Bass), 3 Gulu (Double Bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Msitso wa gwita. 11th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Banguza, Jao Nemba Mboteya (Leader), Matauli Chitombe, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Banguza , Jao Nemba Mboteya (Leader) , Matauli Chitombe , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Banguza f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191442 , vital:45098 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR200-06
Description: The composer of this item, Matauli Chitombi sat on the left of the leader playing a Dole or Bingwe in the front row. The dancers sang to this item, a somewhat unusual practice, as most Msitso are not accompanied by a lyric, the orchestra finishing the dance by itself while the dancers leave the floor. In this case they stayed and sang the verse. Orchestral dance with Timbila xylophone orchestra.
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Date Issued: 1963

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Msitso wa wembidi. 2nd Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Zandamela, Mbuziana Tomo Buke (Leader), Samsoni Mzamane, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Zandamela , Mbuziana Tomo Buke (Leader) , Samsoni Mzamane , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Zandamela f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191460 , vital:45100 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR200-08
Description: A Msitso with a good and noble ground played with sufficient backing from the bass. Orchestral introduction with 14 Timbila xylophones - 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 1 Doli (Tenor), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double Bass) and 2 Njele rattles.
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Date Issued: 1963

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Msitso wa womune

- Ngodo of Cabo Mahamba, Chiponi Kwapeni, Chiponi Kwapeni (Leader), Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Cabo Mahamba , Chiponi Kwapeni , Chiponi Kwapeni (Leader) , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Cabo Mahamba f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191626 , vital:45126 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR201-12
Description: An unusual Msitso, in that the dancers shout their Kutokozela cries both after the opening kunigeta cadenza (from 0m. 40s to 1m. 23s) but also during the playing of the Msitso itself. Orchestral dance with 14 Timbila xylophones - 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 1 Doli (Tenor), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double Bass).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Msitso wa womune. 4th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Zandamela, Mbuziana Tomo Buke (Leader), Basiboi Mahonondo, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Zandamela , Mbuziana Tomo Buke (Leader) , Basiboi Mahonondo , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Zandamela f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191469 , vital:45101 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR200-09
Description: An introduction with a few unusual features including some 'Kudala' descants. The 3rd Movement, Msotso wa woraru has been placed on TR-201, first item, for reasons of space only. Orchestral introduction with 14 Timbila xylophones - 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 1 Doli (Tenor), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double Bass) and 2 Njele rattles.
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Date Issued: 1963

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Msitso wa wotlhanu. 5th Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Zandamela, Mbuziana Tomo Buke (Leader), Morisu Ndalela, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Zandamela , Mbuziana Tomo Buke (Leader) , Morisu Ndalela , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Zandamela f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191478 , vital:45102 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR200-10
Description: Orchestral introduction with 14 Timbila xylophones - 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 1 Doli (Tenor), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double Bass) and 2 Njele rattles.
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Date Issued: 1963

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Msitso wa wumune. 4th Movement

- Ngodo of Mavila, Shambini, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Mavila , Shambini , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Zavala f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/190380 , vital:44989 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR198-04
Description: Fourth of the set of 5 Msitso. This recording demonstrates the complete range of the small orchestra from high treble right down to double bass. 0m. 37s. Solo Cadenza. 0m. 39s. Msitso starts. Orchestral introduction with 6 Timbila xylophones, 4 Sanzhe (alto), 1 Debiinda (bass), 1 Gulu (double bass) and 1 Njele (rattle).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Msitso wa wuraru. 3rd Movement

- Ngodo of Mavila, Shambini, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Mavila , Shambini , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Zavala f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/190371 , vital:44988 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR198-03
Description: The third of a set of 5 orchestral introductions by Shambini. The main melody is carried by the left hand on Shambini's instrument and can be heard distinctly from 2m. 17s. to 2m. 50s. 0m. 42s. Solo Cadenza, Kuningeta. 0m. 45s. Msitso starts. Orchestral introduction with 6 Timbila xylophones, 4 Sanzhe (alto), 1 Debiinda (bass), 1 Gulu (double bass) and 1 Njele (rattle).
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Date Issued: 1963

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Msitso wa wutlano. 5th Movement

- Ngodo of Mavila, Shambini, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Mavila , Shambini , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Zavala f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/190470 , vital:44997 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR198-06
Description: With Tokozela cries after the opening Kuningeta cadenza and at the end. (41. 42s). The dance leader hits the ground with his dance shield (Kupeke hahatse). The women can be heard occasionally in the distance giving their ulutations, wo kulungela. 5th introduction with Tokozela cries, with 6 Timbila, 4 Sanzhe (alto), 1 Debiinda (bass), 1 Gulu (double bass), 1 Njele rattle.
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Date Issued: 1963

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Msitso waKhata. 1st Movement

- Ngodo of Regulo Banguza, Mbuziana Tomo Buke (Leader), Joao Mahonisani, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Ngodo of Regulo Banguza , Mbuziana Tomo Buke (Leader) , Joao Mahonisani , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1963
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Music--Mozambique , Folk songs, Chopi , Chopi (African people) , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Mozambique Banguza f-mz
Language: Chopi
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/191451 , vital:45099 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR200-07
Description: The Ngodo of Zandamela. The 12 movements of this 1963 Ngodo are:- 1st Movement - Msitso by Joao Mahonisani. 2nd Movement - Msitso wembidu by Samsoni Mzamane. 3rd Movement - Msitso wa Raru by Fomeni Faduku. 4th Movement - Msitso wa womune by Basiboi Mahonondo. 5th Movement - Msitso wa wotlhanu by Morisu Ndalela. 6th Movement - Ngeniso by Mbuziana Tomo. 7th Movement - Mdano by Fomeni Faduku. 8th Movement - Mchuio by Samsoni Mzamane. 9th Movement - Chibudu by Samsoni Mzamane. 10th Movement - Mzeno by Morisu Ndalela. 11th Movement - Mabandlha by Mbusiana Tomo. 12th Movement - Msitso wo kugwita by Joao Mahonisani. Orchestral introduction with 14 Timbila xylophones - 2 Chilanzane (Treble), 8 Sange (Alto), 1 Doli (Tenor), 1 Debiinda (Bass), 2 Gulu (Double Bass), and 2 Njele rattles.
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Date Issued: 1963

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