Humorous and dance songs from the Tumbuka and Henga people of Malawi
Various Artists
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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101
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Mwayowoya ciyowoyeyowoye mwayowoya | Ruben Tankadi Mbuluwundi and group of five Tumbuka men | 3:14 | |
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102
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Kanakazi kayaya mbebeweta pamulomo | Smart Chigwamba and group of five Tumbuka men | 3:04 | |
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103
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Mwabawoli bani | Ruben Tankadi Mbuluwundi and group of five Tumbuku men | 3:17 | |
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104
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Wafumuwane mukazgaka wa chihowe | Ruben Tankadi Mbuluwundi and Henga men | 2:58 | |
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105
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Nkurira nyama | J.M.C. Chimpandando | 2:33 | |
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106
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Ndevinepo ndamwana mdiki | J.M.C. Chimpandando | 3:00 | |
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107
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Munkwele | Group of seven Tumbuka men | 3:38 |
Album Info
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