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Diviners' songs and praise songs of the Mpondo

Various Artists
Diviners' songs and praise songs of the Mpondo

Hugh Tracey recorded these Xhosa-speaking Mpondo people in 1957. Several praise and divination songs were recorded at Quaukeni (Great Place) in the Lusikisiki District, Cape Province, South Africa (Tracey 1973).

Track Listing

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Izibongo zika ndlunkulu Group of elderly Mpondo women 4:17
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102
Somagwaza Khotso and group of Mpondo men and women 3:06
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103
Wa lala yedwa Group of elderly Mpondo men and women 4:50
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104
Bayeza kusasa Siganeko Nonkonyana leading group of Mpondo and Sotho men 3:10
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Icamagolivumile Siganeko Nonkonyana leading group of Mpondo and Sotho men 2:53
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Album Info

Catalog Number

ILAMTR031

Year(s) Released

1957

Label/Collection

International Library of African Music (ILAM)

Genre(s)

World

Country(s)

South Africa

Culture Group(s)

Mpondo; Sotho

Instrument(s)

Clapping, hand; Drum; Ensemble leader; Vocals, group

Language(s)

Sotho, Southern; Xhosa

Credit(s)

Hugh Tracey - Compiler, Liner Notes Editor, Liner Notes, Recorder
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