Umgubo regimental songs from the Swazi people of Swaziland

This group of regimental songs, called umgubo, are traditionally sung by the military regiments of local kings. They typically have a slow pace and often are in a free rhythm with several overlapping layers of unison and harmony singing. Some of the singing acts as a background for chanting. Hugh Tracey recorded these songs in 1958.

Track Listing

101	Ngwenyama usenta lunya kuze (The Paramount Chief has not done right) Group of Swazi men	02:37
102	Wena wamakhosi ezizwe (You lord of the peoples) Group of men and girls from the Queen Mother's Village	03:29
103	Imiziyabola kaNgwane (Kraals are being destroyed) Group of Swazi men	04:35
104	Uyakhula wena (You of the Royal Family!) Group of Swazi men	05:29