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BL: British Library · 18 June 2019 Soga
Performance note: Much use of kazoos, usual set of drums and rattle. No clap or announcement. Performer's note: Members of Uganda Herbalists and Cultural Association. Recordist's note: In Peter Cooke's …
BL: British Library · 18 June 2019 Soga
Item notes : Wachsmann's original recording no. 50.205. Performer notes : Southern Soga type embaire. Recording notes : recorded from a distance.
BL: British Library · 18 June 2019 Soga
Item note: Ebigwala song. Performance note: Has a marching rhythm (suitable for entries or for final item). Recordist's note: In Peter Cooke's notes, this is PCUG94.6.7 (pgm 09).
BL: British Library · 18 June 2019 Soga
Item notes : Wachsmann's original recording no.: 54.439. Performer notes : From availablde documentation: Mr. Amulam James is from Dindi.
BL: British Library · 18 June 2019 Soga
Item notes: Wachsmann's original recording no.: 54.306. Performer notes : From available documentation: Mr. Kajja and Isake Ibanda are from Buzibiriria
BL: British Library · 18 June 2019 Soga
Item notes : Wachsmann's original recording no.: 50.222
BL: British Library · 18 June 2019 Soga
Item note: Enswezi ceremony (possession ceremony). This was Cooke's first return visit to Uganda since 1968. Many of the informants were old friends who had survived 19 years of political …
BL: British Library · 18 June 2019 Soga
Item note: Enswezi. Performance note: Performed on edge of Maganda's compound. Four drums (+ engalabi), rattles, much ululation. Drumming sounds rather kiganda in style. Performer's note: James Maganda and Baswezi …
BL: British Library · 18 June 2019 Soga
Performance note: Follows on with hardly a break from previous item. Much cheering and ululation. Loud cheer when a fall is acheived. Much chat and congratulation at end of song. …
BL: British Library · 18 June 2019 Soga
Item notes : This item is not documented in Wachsmann's field notes. Performer notes : Northern Soga type endiga / endara.