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Xhosa dance band music

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Xhosa dance band music
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 03:34
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102
Impazamo (A mistake) Town dance band 02:58
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103
Yombela (Clap hands) Town dance band 03:22
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Themb'sie Town dance band 02:49
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105
Babalasi (The hangover) Town dance band 02:57
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Benoni The Blue Notes 02:52