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Music of the Sudan: The Role of Song and Dance in Dinka Society, Album One: War Songs and Hymns

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Music of the Sudan: The Role of Song and Dance in Dinka Society, Album One: War Songs and Hymns

Here is an opportunity to explore two genres of traditional song from the Dinka tribes of southern Sudan. War songs speak to the Dinka’s courage and ferocity, although the singers claim they are never aggressors. Hymns "reflect man’s reaction to the cruelties of a world he does not understand,...his appeal to God, spirits, and ancestors for their assistance," according to Dinka scholar Dr. Francis Deng

Extensive liner notes include English translations.

Track Listing

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The Tol Feared Musicians in Khartoum 07:00
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Abyei of Looc Musicians in Khartoum 06:08
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Mabong De Kir Musicians in Khartoum 04:16
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The White-Egret Headed Musicians in Khartoum 03:21
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Chief Kuath Ajok Musicians in Khartoum 04:47
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Do Not Abandon the Land Musicians in Khartoum 01:57
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The Tribe of Abyei Musicians in Khartoum 01:35
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The Feud Musicians in Khartoum 03:03
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What Confounds Me Musicians in Khartoum 02:34
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Garang Abak-Jang Musicians in Khartoum 01:29
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Juany De Yar Musicians in Khartoum 02:06
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The Tawny Age-Set Musicians in Khartoum 03:01
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Tell Conyom Musicians in Khartoum 01:15
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The Great Tribe Musicians in Khartoum 01:25