John Brearley Botswana Collection

G//ao-N!ao. Pluriarc. Giraffe

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:02:31

  • Cultures

    Khoisan (Ju/'hoan) [Makaukau]

  • Shelf mark

    C65/15

  • Subjects

    Pluriarc

  • Recording date

    1985-08-10

  • Is part of (Collection)

    John Brearley Botswana Collection

  • Recording locations

    Ghanzi, western Botswana, Botswana

  • Performers

    G//ao-N!ao (g/oroshi pluriarc)

  • Recordist

    Brearley, John

  • Description

    G/oroshi, pluriarc made from a gallon can; also known as zhoma. This very old man sings as he plays; nobody appeared to know the meanings of the songs.

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