List of Titles

Authors: Ogalo Mirasi , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1950
Subjects: Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Bondo f-ke
Language: Luo
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/177844 , vital:42881 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR166-09
Description: "Arwa Otieno is my love. She is so in love with me that sje forgets her simple duties and I have often had to remind her to go back to do her grinding. She is my love." Love song with Orotu one string bowl lute.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1950

Authors: Anton Mito and Luo men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1950
Subjects: Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Bondo f-ke
Language: Luo
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/178111 , vital:42910 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR167-10
Description: John Cosmos Owade was a rich patron of the singer. Since any party in the district was not complete without his music he was always invited to play, and it was J. C. Owade who footed the bill. He deserves this 'loving song' as he calls it. The melodies played on the accordion between verses seem to have little or no connection with the song except as an extraneous adornment. As the singer starts to sing a verse the accompaniment reverts to the background and allows the singer to sing in the traditional manner. Praise song for a friend with accordion, sound box (-12.16-) and iron (-12.151-).
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1950

Authors: Anton Mito and Luo men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1950
Subjects: Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Bondo f-ke
Language: Luo
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/178102 , vital:42908 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR167-09
Description: "John Otwal, so the singer states, had helped him when he had no transport from Kisumu to his homw and, in addition, had presented him with 100 shillings as a token of affection and esteem. He wanted all the people to know what a good friend he was. The intrusion of the foreign instrument, the accordion has undoubtedly modified the original folk idiom but to what extent it has affected the style of song is not yet known. Praise song for a friend with accordion, sound box (-12.16-) and iron (-12.151-).
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1950

Authors: Oluoch Kando , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1950
Subjects: Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Bondo f-ke
Language: Luo
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/178135 , vital:42912 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR167-12
Description: "His good friend Ngutu Waga, the tailor, has been so generous to the singer as to give him all the necessary cattle with which to marry. What friend could be better than that?" This song is a tribute to his generosity. Ngutu furthermore is a fine tailor at Awak. He once cut a dress for a very lain girl which made her so beautiful that within one week many young men wanted to marry her. The tuning of the lyre in order of strings is as follows:- 170, 152, 138, 116, 232, 202, 170, 152 vs. Praise song for a friend with Thum 8 string and Gava leg bells (-12.55-).
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1950

Authors: Muruka Ndar Fula , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1950
Subjects: Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Bondo f-ke
Language: Luo
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/178066 , vital:42904 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR167-05
Description: 'Philip Ochieng is a local worthy, an ex-police sergent of 25 years service. He is well to do and has the reputation of being a public benefactor, giving gifts to the poor. He is beloved by the Luo of Alego on this account.' Topical song.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1950

Authors: Anton Mito and Luo men , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1950
Subjects: Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Bondo f-ke
Language: Luo
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/178124 , vital:42911 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR167-11
Description: Obange, son of Oulo, is a close firend of the musician. He has helped him on many an occasion and is an important person in the community, a member of the local council. "Here's a tribute Obange." Praise song for a friend with accordion, sound box (-12.16-) and iron (-12.151-).
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1950

Authors: Oluoch Kando , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1950
Subjects: Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Bondo f-ke
Language: Luo
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/178144 , vital:42913 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR167-13
Description: Akelo and Kando the musician were friends who went to school together. Akelo was clever and passed all his examinations, but Kando was no good except at his music and was dimissed. Akelo his friend went higher and higher, joined the army and brought him back presents; for all he could do was to stay at home and play his music for the people. So now he sings his gratitude to his gifted friend. Praise song for a friend with Thum 8 string and Gava leg bells (-12.55-).
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1950

Authors: Bondo Choir of Luo girls, leader, John Cosmos Owade , Hugh Tracey
Date: 1950
Subjects: Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people) , Folk music--Kenya , Folk music , Field recordings , Africa, Sub-Saharan , Africa Kenya Bondo f-ke
Language: Luo
Type: sound recordings , field recordings , sound recording-musical
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/178057 , vital:42903 , International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa , TR167-04
Description: 'Tong, tong went with the wood chopper's axe. And there beside him was a girl dancing to the sound of his blows. He was entranced. Topical song.
Full Text: false
Date Issued: 1950

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