Peter Cooke Uganda Collection

Akakitari

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:07:12

  • Cultures

    Rwanda

  • Shelf mark

    C23/22

  • Subjects

    Umwirenge song

  • Recording date

    1968-04-23

  • Is part of (Collection)

    Peter Cooke Uganda Recordings

  • Recording locations

    near Nyarusizi, Kisoro, Bufumbira district, Uganda

  • Performers

    Rwangampunwe, Isaka (umwirenge)

  • Recordist

    Cooke, Peter

  • Description

    Item note: Umwirenge song. Flute made from Lobelia flower-spike. Performance note: This recording features Umwirenge (four holed notched-flute). Performer's note: Isaka Rwangampunwe (Ndori) of the Omusinde clan. Recording note: Recorded first in free style, then in dance style with clapping. Recorded at 3 3/4 ips. Recordist's note: In Peter Cooke's notes, this is PCUG64-8.29.B8 [announced as no. 23].

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