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Traditional songs of the Western Torres Straits South Pacific

Title
Traditional songs of the Western Torres Straits South Pacific [sound recording].
Publication
[New York] : Folkways Records, 1977.

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Additional Authors
Laade, Wolfgang.
Description
1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo.; 12 in.
Series Statement
Ethnic folkways library
Subject
  • Music, Torres Strait Islands
  • Music, Melanesian
Note
  • Program notes by Wolfgang Laade (8 p. : ill.) inserted in container.
Event (note)
  • "Recorded in 1964 with a grant of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies by Wolfgang Laade."
Language (note)
  • Sung in the original Papuan languages.
Contents
War song from the legend of Kuiam (Mabuiag) -- Pipi or war dance song (Muralag) -- Kawaladi, Kuiam's war dance song (Mabuiag) -- Kawaladi, another war dance song (Mabuiag) -- Death dance after a fight (Muralag) -- Song from folk tale (Muralag) -- Song from folk tale of Waubin (Keriri) -- Song from the folk tale of dogai saurkeke (Mauriag) -- Song in praise of mythical hero Tagai (Muralag) -- Magic turtle hunting song (Muralag) -- Krarau sagul song (Muralag) -- Krarau sagul song for Baiag tim, a fish mask -- Kulai kuiku kab, crocodile dance (Mabuiag) -- Kulai kuiku kab, second dance song (Mabuiag) -- Kulai kuiku kab, third dance song (Mabuiag) -- Kulai kuiki kab, fourth (final) dance song (Mabuiag) -- Umana, prelude to a dance (Narupai) -- Kab chant for the entry of the dancers (Muri) -- Kab chant for the entry of the dancers (Western Islands) -- Kab song (Mabuiag) -- Kab song (Keriri) -- Kab song (Muri) -- Kab song (Paremar) -- Dance song from the South Pacific (Mabuiag) -- Dance song from the South Pacific (Mabuiag).
Call Number
*LZR 26300
OCLC
5690026
Title
Traditional songs of the Western Torres Straits South Pacific [sound recording].
Imprint
[New York] : Folkways Records, 1977.
Series
Ethnic folkways library
Performer
Various native performers.
Event
"Recorded in 1964 with a grant of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies by Wolfgang Laade."
Language
Sung in the original Papuan languages.
Added Author
Laade, Wolfgang.
Publisher No.
FE-4025 Folkways Records
Research Call Number
*LZR 26300 Program notes on file.
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