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Xhosa dance band music

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Xhosa dance band music
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These dance-band pieces were recorded by Hugh Tracey in Grahamstown District, South Africa, in 1957. The music includes saxophone, electric guitar, drums, bass, and vocal harmonizing (Tracey 1973).

Track Listing

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Isicatula (Boots) Town dance band 3:34
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102
Impazamo (A mistake) Town dance band 2:58
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103
Yombela (Clap hands) Town dance band 3:22
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104
Themb'sie Town dance band 2:49
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105
Babalasi (The hangover) Town dance band 2:57
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106
Benoni The Blue Notes 2:52

Album Info

Catalog Number

ILAMTR027

Year(s) Released

1957

Label/Collection

International Library of African Music (ILAM)

Genre(s)

World

Country(s)

South Africa

Culture Group(s)

Xhosa

Instrument(s)

Dance band; Drum; Ensemble leader; Guitar; Guitar, electric; Piano; Saxophone; Trumpet; Vocals; Vocals, group

Language(s)

Xhosa

Credit(s)

Hugh Tracey - Compiler, Liner Notes Editor, Liner Notes, Recorder

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