John Brearley Botswana Collection
Nata Primary School - dance- singing competition
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Type
sound
Duration
00:34:46
Shelf mark
C65/53; Tape 19
Subjects
Communal song
Recording date
2004-07-16
Is part of (Collection)
John Brearley Botswana Collection
Recording locations
Dukwe
Performers
Nata Primary School Children (singers)
Recordist
Brearley, John
Description
First group performance 3 songs, 12' approx. Second group performance, 10' approx. Third group performance 10' approx.. Nata Primary School - dance-singing competition for local schools. Singing with traditional dance. Leg rattles often worn. Six groups were recorded; each group performs 3 songs: a) an introduction as they walk on; b) the main item; c) a closing item as they walk off. First group: Maseboledi bolela - the speaker (female), the one who likes speaking; b) Ngwao ya rona boswa wee- We inherited our culture; c) Phelehu ya thula Mosarwa; e thudile Gabanthate - A ram has butted a Bushman; it has butted Gabanthate.- Second group: a) Madume - Greetings; b) Rona re Bana - We are children; c) Salang Sentle - Stay well.- Third group: a) Makalang - Wondering (Wandering?); b) Mokoduwe Mmalobeto - Mmalobeto, old female cow! c) Makalang- Wondering
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