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Northeastern Congo

From: Africa > Congo/DRC (Zaire), Rwanda, Uganda

In 1952, Hugh Tracey undertook what must rank as one of the most magnificent recording fieldtrips ever, revisiting Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda where he had been two years earlier, and further on into Rwanda and then eastern and northern Congo, going as far west as Libenge near Bangui. In the Congo,... Learn More »

On the Edge of the Ituri Forest

	Mbuti pygmies came out of the forest to barter with their Bantu neighbours - Nande, Bira, Mangbele & Budu - but it was also the scene of a unique musical interaction! Historical recordings by Hugh Tracey.
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	Title	Length
	Mbo (Budu)	3:05

	Yando (Budu)	3:06

	Akalalulu Babini (Budu)	4:30

	Mama Yangu (Budu)	2:57

	Three Likembe Tunes (Nande)	4:46

	Luma Pipes (Mbuti)	1:23

	Amabele-o-iye (Mbuti)	1:11

	Mongu (Mbuti)	3:00

	Manatobo Kukwo (Mbuti)	1:21

	Maria Chibu (Bira)	3:04

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