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Hugh Tracey – Down By The River (African Stories)
A fascinating spoken-word release from ethnomusicologist Hugh Tracey, issued as part of The Music of Africa Series No. 35. Down By The River presents traditional African folk stories collected, translated, and told by Tracey, preserving oral storytelling traditions from Southern Africa.
This educational and cultural recording includes richly narrated tales such as “The Water Sprite,” “The Magic Herdboy,” and “Mapandangare, the Great Baboon.” Originally intended for schools and cultural institutions, these recordings form part of the important archival work of The African Music Society and the International Library of African Music.
An historically significant title for collectors of African folklore, spoken word recordings, and South African cultural archives.
Genre: Spoken Word / African Folklore / Educational / Cultural Archive
Track Listing:
Side One
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The Water Sprite
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The Delicate Daughter
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The Magic Herdboy
Side Two
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Mapandangare, the Great Baboon
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The Woman and the Mouse
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Sakunaka, the Handsome Young Man
