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Humorous and dance songs from the Tumbuka and Henga people of Malawi

Various Artists
Humorous and dance songs from the Tumbuka and Henga people of Malawi The collector Hugh Tracey recorded these humorous and dance songs from the Henga of Malawi in 1957. At that time Malawi was known as Nyasaland.

Track Listing

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Mwayowoya ciyowoyeyowoye mwayowoya (You don't know what you're talking about) Ruben Tankadi Mbuluwundi and group of five Tumbuka men 03:14
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102
Kanakazi kayaya mbebeweta pamulomo (The unfaithful wife talks too much) Smart Chigwamba and group of five Tumbuka men 03:04
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103
Mwabawoli bani (The deceitful wife) Ruben Tankadi Mbuluwundi and group of five Tumbuku men 03:17
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104
Wafumuwane mukazgaka wa chihowe Ruben Tankadi Mbuluwundi and Henga men 02:58
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105
Nkurira nyama (I cry for meat) J.M.C. Chimpandando 02:33
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106
Ndevinepo ndamwana mdiki (Let me dance myself the small child) J.M.C. Chimpandando 03:00
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107
Munkwele Group of seven Tumbuka men 03:38