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Mulandeza mulanganga (A bag my brother)

- Six elderly women, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Six elderly women , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Arts, Malawi , Songs, Nyanja , Nyanja (African people) , Folk music , Africa Malawi Tengani, Port Herald f-rh
Language: Nyanja/Mang'anja
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/155748 , vital:39912 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR087-09
Description: This is an old dance, now only performed by the old people. Two of the performers grasped the long gourd rattles with alternate hands while others beat it with the palm of one hand. The gourds have maize seeds inside as the rattling medium. As they wear away they are replaced with new dry seeds. Chitsukulumwe dance with gourd rattles and clapping.
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Date Issued: 1958

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Mulongo wangaya (The brother of mine)

- Daliya Kafaniza and several women, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Daliya Kafaniza and several women , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Songs, Nyanja , Nyanja (African people) , Folk music , Africa Malawi Port Herald f-mw
Language: Nyanja/Mang'anja
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/158150 , vital:40155 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR093-12
Description: "That brother of mine. I was with him yesterday. Now he has been taken (died). Do not be afraid of the darkness. I have no one to talk to. I am tired and hold my leg." The Chitsukuhumwe rattles are the long gourds with maize seeds inside. Song at feast after burial. With rattles and clapping.
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Date Issued: 1958

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Munaona (You will see)

- Agnes Maknwalo, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Agnes Maknwalo , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Arts, Malawi , Songs, Nyanja , Nyanja (African people) , Folk music , Africa Malawi Malindi, Fort Herald f-rh
Language: Nyanja/Mang'anja
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/155856 , vital:39924 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR088-06
Description: Likhuba dance song for young women with 2 tin rattles and clappers.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1958

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Mungabvale

- Chewa women, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Chewa women , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Songs, Chewa , Songs, Nyanja , Nyanja (African people) , Chewa (African people) , Folk music , Africa Malawi Kasungu f-mw
Language: Nyanja/Chewa
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/159610 , vital:40317 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR095-07
Description: "Even though you put on long trousers, small at the ankles and white, I still would not like you. I prefer a man who wears shorts." Chewa women it seems have a definite taste in the clothes their men would wear. Chintali dance for women with brass drum.
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Date Issued: 1958

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Munthu anamanga nyumba yaikuru (A man built a large house)

- Flori Kalindang'oma and Chewa girls, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Flori Kalindang'oma and Chewa girls , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Songs, Nyanja , Songs, Chewa , Nyanja (African people) , Chewa (African people) , Folk music , Africa Malawi Kalindang'oma, Dowa, Central Nyasaland f-mw
Language: Nyanja, Chewa, Chichewa
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/154075 , vital:39560 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR079-13
Description: A man built a big house, cut the necessary grass and poles and left them in the bush. A bird came and sang a song to make the grass grow again anf the trees sprout again. This happened twice. But the third time the man hid nearby, discovered the bird, killed it, took it home and cooked it. The off and when it was cut up in pieces to be eaten. 1. "Who cut the grass here? In rows, in rows. Grow, grass grow! Sprout trees, sprout!" 2. Pluck me carefully" sings the bird. "Lilili, myself the bird. Cut me up carefully" sings the bird. "Lilili, myself the bird." Story song (Nthanu)
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Date Issued: 1958

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Munthu ukakala wekha (If you are alone)

- Lusiya Nabanda and Chewa women with girls, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Lusiya Nabanda and Chewa women with girls , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Songs, Chewa , Songs, Nyanja , Nyanja (African people) , Chewa (African people) , Folk music , Africa Malawi Kasungu f-mw
Language: Nyanja/Chewa
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/159619 , vital:40318 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR095-08
Description: "When you are alone do not quarrel with anyone. Because these very friends of yours may have something good about them." "They may go and catch a fowl and give it to you." Verse with clapping.
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Date Issued: 1958

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Munto olapo

- Mushumbo Dlamini, the Star Brothers, composer not specified, Tracey, Hugh

Authors: Mushumbo Dlamini , the Star Brothers , composer not specified , Tracey, Hugh
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk Music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Swaziland city not specified f-sq
Language: Swati
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/396439 , vital:69182 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , Hugh Tracey Commercial Records, Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa , GM02-13-TR71-A-4
Description: Indigenous music
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1958

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Muntu olapo (You there, you men, what are you saying?)

- Mushumbo Dlamini and the Star Brothers, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Mushumbo Dlamini and the Star Brothers , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Folk songs, Swazi , Folk music , Africa Eswatini Havelock Mine f-sq
Language: Swati
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/152635 , vital:39325 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR071-04
Description: The song continues, "My kness are shaking because my girl has left me." The 'MBUBE' type of singing is sometimes known as 'bombing' a word coined by Zulu and Swati men who originated such songs in Johannesburg. Mbuhe topical song.
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Date Issued: 1958

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Musengu

- Murira, Madzikununga, Muzengedza and Madero, Hugh Tracey

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

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Musengu

- Saini Murira, Chingaipa Madzikuminga and Zhogi Muzengedza, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Saini Murira, Chingaipa Madzikuminga and Zhogi Muzengedza , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Arts, Malawi , Songs, Sena , Songs, Tonga (Nyasa) , Tonga (Zambezi people) , Sena (African people) , Folk music , Africa Zimbabwe Mkota, Mtoko District f-rh
Language: Sena , Tonga
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/156559 , vital:40020 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR091-15
Description: A lovely and typical melody of the district in this north eastern section of Southern Rhodesia. The Matebe were played without their deme resonators. The range of these instruments is over 3 octaves. When he heard himself on the recording the leader Sani said, "I can die now, it does not matter, because I am inside that (record) now." "Why are you not consistent? You say one thing today and another tomorrow." Range of the instrument:- 79 to 688 vs. 3 octaves - 148. Mondoro song for ancestral rites with 3 Matebe dza Mondoro.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1958

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Musikana ne Jaya (Girl and Boy)

- Stephen R. Gumbo, Hugh Tracey

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

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Muzazaranda

- Mutuwenga Shawa, Hugh Tracey

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.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1958

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Muzazaranda 1

- Tawagaza Sibanda, Hugh Tracey

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

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Muzazaranda 2

- Tawagaza Sibanda, Hugh Tracey

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.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1958

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Mwadzi itira (He has done it himself)

- Joseph Ngonyama Shumba, Hugh Tracey

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

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Mwamuwona kambelembele (Have you seen that cunning fellow?)

- R. W. Katenga-Kaunda and 3 Tonga lads, Hugh Tracey

Authors: R. W. Katenga-Kaunda and 3 Tonga lads , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Arts, Malawi , Songs, Tumbuka , Songs, Tonga (Nyasa) , Tumbuka (African people) , Folk music , Africa Malawi Chinteche District f-rh
Language: Tonga
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/156216 , vital:39963 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR090-02
Description: A cheerful song sung at parties. The subject matter is very slight but makes a good foundation for a simple melody and equally simple humour. "Have you seen that cunning fellow son of Darash? Peering iut and ducking back again?" Party song with clapping.
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Date Issued: 1958

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Mwana angu ngale (My child Ngale)

- Waziya Bilaimo and Nyundo Katona, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Waziya Bilaimo and Nyundo Katona , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Yao (African people) , Arts, Malawi , Folk music , Africa Malawi Chiwambo Village, Salima District, Central Nyasaland f-mw
Language: Yao
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/154702 , vital:39766 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR083-04
Description: A verse used in a Mohammedon initiation ceremony at the time of circumcision, as used mostly by the Yao element. Although several Yao claim to speak a kind of Swhaili few understand it and repeat religious chants parrot-wise. When asked what the verse meant the singer replied, "You must not ask me, ask the Fundi (teacher). Mohammedon Initiation.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1958

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Mwana anzanga (Friends! Have you seen?)

- Johani Kamzimbi, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Johani Kamzimbi , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Songs, Chewa , Songs, Nyanja , Nyanja (African people) , Chewa (African people) , Folk music , Africa Malawi Pemba f-mw
Language: Nyanja/Chewa
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/158963 , vital:40245 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR094-15
Description: 'Friends have you seen Bwana. A Ciwere with a fez on, together with messengers?" Self delectative song with board zither.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1958

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Mwana wa Namwali (Child of Namwali)

- Young Men and women, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Young Men and women , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Arts, Malawi , Songs, Nyanja , Nyanja (African people) , Folk music , Africa Malawi Chikwawa f-rh
Language: Nyanja/Mang'anja
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/156054 , vital:39946 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR089-06
Description: "The child of Namwali will not sleep today. The child of an older woman, will not sleep today. Will not sleep today. I will 'wage war' at the end of the year." The words 'wage war' are a euphemism for the marriage bed. The song is a warning to a girl to 'go straight' and not to cheapen herself with men. The word 'Namwali' usually refers to a virgin. Chiponda dance with clapping and 3 drums.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1958

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Mwana wanga (My child)

- Edess Nyalongwe, Hugh Tracey

Authors: Edess Nyalongwe , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1958
Subjects: Folk music--Africa , Field recordings , Songs, Chewa , Songs, Nyanja , Nyanja (African people) , Chewa (African people) , Folk music , Africa Malawi Kasungu f-mw
Language: Nyanja/Chewa
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/159681 , vital:40326 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR095-14
Description: There is a Chewa custom that when a girl is old enough she is taught how to become a good wife and mother by a groub of the elder women. Now there was a girl who married but did not have herself properly towards her husband. So he complained to the group of women who took her and taught her again. That was always our custom. This story is in fact, a kind of simple morality story told with the object of impressing upon the youth the necessity of virtue. The singers who wrote out the words of the songs failed to appreciate the sequence of phrases in the verse they sang. Story song.
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Date Issued: 1958

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