Research Catalog

Mgodo wa Mbanguzi (Motion picture)

Title
Mgodo wa Mbanguzi (Motion picture)
Publication
1973.

Items in the Library & Off-site

Filter by

1 Item

StatusFormatAccessCall NumberItem Location
Request Appointment

Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.

Moving imageUse in library *MGZHB 20-1316Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

Details

Additional Authors
  • Zantzinger, Alfred Gei.
  • Tracey, Andrew T. N.
  • Mbande, Venancio.
  • University of Pennsylvania. University Museum.
  • International Library of African Music.
Description
1 reel. 53 min. 1914 ft. : sd. color.; 16 mm.
Subjects
Note
  • Filmed in July 1973 in the village of Banguza (Chief Filipe Mbanguzi's village), in the Zavala District of Mozambique, by Gei Zantzinger, Edwin Mickleburgh, and Bud Huggler.
  • Produced by Gei Zantzinger and Andrew Tracey through the cooperation of the University of Pennsylvania's University Museum and the International Library of African Music. Composer/consultant: Venancio Mbande. Location sound: Curt Wittig.
  • For descriptive notes on this film, see: *MGS (African) 75-1211 Zantzinger, Alfred G. A film companion to: 1973 Mgodo wa Mbanguzi ...
Contents
Summary: A real time documentation of performances of Mgodo by musicians and dancers of the Chopi tribe. A Mgodo, meaning "whole show," features a large orchestra of xylophones (timbila) and a group of dancers. After several orchestral introductions, the dance leader and dancers enter carrying shields and a dance stick, spear or axe, and perform a dance in 11 movements, with shouts (kuhauzela) and songs. The verses are highly topical and are related to local history, customs and personages.
Call Number
*MGZHB 20-1316
OCLC
NYPY757041327-F
Title
Mgodo wa Mbanguzi (Motion picture)
Imprint
1973.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Mgodo wa Mbanguzi.
Chopi (African people) -- Dances.
Spear and shield dances.
Added Author
Zantzinger, Alfred Gei. Producer
Tracey, Andrew T. N. Producer
Mbande, Venancio. Composer
University of Pennsylvania. University Museum.
International Library of African Music.
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 20-1316
View in Legacy Catalog