Label: Folkways Records – FE 4428 Series: Ethnic Folkways Library – Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue Country: US Released: 1963 Genre: Folk, World, & Country Style: African
Timeless collection of ethnographic recordings on Folkway Ethnic Library focusing on the Watutsi people who originate from around the Great Lakes of Central Africa. This one was recorded in Rwanda in 1952 and is a varied collection of traditional music; songs of love, victory, war, praise, victory, epics, hunting, cattle and more, utilising just voice and their uniquely beautiful, deeply resonant harp. One that really highlights the intrinsic importance of music and how it maintains the backbone of traditional cultures and societies. (Vinyl & Sleeve VG++ - with booklet)
Tracklist
A1 Women Of The Queen Mother's House– Uwejeje Imana A2 Women Of The Queen Mother's House– Inka Yi Abajiji A3 Muyunzwe– Exploits Of The Urwintwali A4 Muyunzwe– Ibabazabahizi A5 Muyunzwe– Warriors Of The Urwintwali A6 Rusendezagekwe– Song Of King Rwogera's Era B1 Murunganwa– Amahamba B2 Ruhumiliza– Inganji Mu Milimba B3 Rwandoka, Ruhumiliza, Naho (3), Ruhenzi– Imigemba B4 Ruhenzi– Ikigwiti B5 Ruhenzi– Amararo B6 Unknown Artist– Munyangago
