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Music of the Sudan: The Role of Song and Dance in Dinka Society, Vol. 3: Burial Hymns and War Songs

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Music of the Sudan: The Role of Song and Dance in Dinka Society, Vol. 3: Burial Hymns and War Songs

Music is a dignified expression for the Dinka tribes of Southern Sudan. Here is a presentation of hymns and war songs of the type that are sung at a funeral for a chief, in this case, that of scholar Dr. Francis Deng’s father. The hymns and war songs are focused towards the occasion of death, though the energetic and strident style of delivery may appear to belie the solemnity of a funeral. Extensive liner notes include English translations.

Track Listing

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Ngok Dinka of Kordofan Province
03:10
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102
Ngok Dinka of Kordofan Province
01:21
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103
Ngok Dinka of Kordofan Province
04:12
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104
Ngok Dinka of Kordofan Province
09:48
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105
Ngok Dinka of Kordofan Province
01:32
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201
Cuor, The Hawk
03:16
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202
Cuor, The Hawk
01:55
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203
Ngok Dinka of Kordofan Province
01:47
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204
Ngok Dinka of Kordofan Province
01:05
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205
Ngok Dinka of Kordofan Province
01:33
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206
Ngok Dinka of Kordofan Province
04:35
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207
Son of Chief Kwol, Ngok Dinka of Kordofan Province
02:16
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208
Mading de Riak
00:35
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209
Mading de Riak
01:17
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210
Mading de Riak
00:23
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211
Mading de Riak
00:40
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212
Mading de Riak
01:29
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213
Mading de Riak
00:53
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214
Mading de Riak and Ambrose Ahang
00:21