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AuthorDrum Stories
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CreditDrum Stories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures
DescriptionMusic of the Tribes by Hugh Tracey: Hugh Tracey explores the Mbira, a unique African instrument played by plucking metal tongues on a resonator. Used across many tribes, the Mbira varies in structure and tuning. Tracey documents its historical, cultural, and musical significance, describing types, regional styles, and celebrated players across the continent. CONTACT US TO ORDER AND LICENSE THE IMAGES FROM THIS ARTICLE
FilenameAPN760359.pdf
File TypePDF
File Size8 MB
Date Created2 April 1951

Drum Magazine story, South Africa edition, April 1951_001

Music of the Tribes by Hugh Tracey: Hugh Tracey explores the Mbira, a unique African instrument played by plucking metal tongues on a resonator. Used across many tribes, the Mbira varies in structure and tuning. Tracey documents its historical, cultural, and musical significance, describing types, regional styles, and celebrated players across the continent. CONTACT US TO ORDER AND LICENSE THE IMAGES FROM THIS ARTICLE
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