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Wangereza safi

Wangereza Safi

Wangereza safi

Wantaga kusabule

Wantaga kwabule Abudali (You neglect me Abudali)

  • Authors: Wachezaji wa Manyanga. Leader, Kasomangila Husen Ishike , Hugh Tracey
  • Date: 1950
  • Subjects: Nyamwezi (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Baraza Ndono f-tz
  • Language: Nyamwezi
  • Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/173210 , vital:42345 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR149-11
  • Description: "You have neglected me Abudali, give me a blanket to cover myself." The name Abudali appears to be an African version of Abdul. The Manyanga dance as performed by these singers is a troupe acrobatic dance in which the actions are controlled by a lead and certain set sequences performed. These require considerable skill to perform. Manyanga dance song for men, with 3 conical laced drums, 1 goblet pegged drum (-14.51101-) and anklet bells (-12.55-).
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  • Date Issued: 1950

Wapezia wamabela

  • Authors: Mugabe Bin Maganga with Nyamwezi men and women , Hugh Tracey
  • Date: 1950
  • Subjects: Nyamwezi (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Tabora f-tz
  • Language: Nyamwezi
  • Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/173110 , vital:42332 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR149-01
  • Description: The three large drums were slung from a crossbar and were played by three drummers with sticks. The third player, the one who played the deepest noted drum would also hit the edge of his drum, whose membrane measured 32" across. The drummers said that there were two kinds of rhythm or styles of playing these large drums. The one called Lugaya was for welcoming important guests and the other Igubule was for honouring the chief. The overall sizes of these drums were:- 1. 32" diam. membrane, 4' 1" tall. 2. 22 1/2" diam. membrane, 3' 7" tall. 3. 17 3/4" diam. membrane, 2' 11" tall. Igubule greeting song for a chief, 3 Lugaya conical drums.
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  • Date Issued: 1950

Wapezia wamabela

Waya, waya

Waya, waya

Wiyo walipulapula uganga

  • Authors: Sergent Shabani Mutalise with Nyamwezi men and women , Hugh Tracey
  • Date: 1950
  • Subjects: Nyamwezi (African people) , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Mwadui f-tz
  • Language: Nyamwezi
  • Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/173237 , vital:42348 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR149-14
  • Description: "Your friends are punding charms. I left my wife at Tanga. Come and sleep with me. I love you so much. Come and sleep with me." The Manyanga dance is performed either by troupes of trained men or by both men and women together. When performed by a troupe it is an acrobatic dance and the dancers tie bells below the knee to enhance the rhythm of their steps. The tune itself is said to be a traditional melody. Manyanga dance for men and women.
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  • Date Issued: 1950

Wiyo walipulapula uganga

Wuyawuya nalila mininga

  • Authors: Likhengele Makhono with Sukuma men and women , Hugh Tracey
  • Date: 1950
  • Subjects: Nyamwezi (African people) , Sukuma (African people) , Folk songs, Sukuma , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Tanzania Mwanza f-tz
  • Language: Nyamwezi , Sukuma
  • Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/173671 , vital:42397 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR152-05
  • Description: Secret socities, charms and occult ideas are an everyday part of the lives of the Sukuma people. Charms and counter charms to a people who know no physical chain of cause and effect and only a vague one, are still considered valuable. The Wigasha dance is performed sitting down with most of the action confined to stretching up the arms and twisting the torso. The team of dancers performs routine actions in unision with arms and body. "I am Thinking abouth the death of my love who looked after me well. Wigasha dance song for men.
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  • Date Issued: 1950

Wuyawuya nalila mininga

Wuyawuya nalila mininga

Yabulele Hiyari Ngoma

Yabulele Hiyari ngoma

Yabulele Hiyari Ngoma

Yabulele Hiyari ngoma

Yabulele Hiyari ngoma (This Hiyari dance is very foolish)

Yaya ulee kumwaka nalabla msenga

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